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Nothing is cuter than a puppy rumbling around your house, but have you taken into consideration what kind of a puppy you want? Well with so many dog breeds around these days you should find out which of these breeds would be very loyal to you. Well this question has a simple answer. A German Shepherd, it is a dog that can be easily trained and taught to perform various tasks.

While looking at German Shepherd dogs for adoption one needs to look at them very carefully as hereditary breeding has caused heath problems for them. These problems include hip and elbow dysplasia, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, dwarfism, flea allergies and keratitis. The best way to ensure that you are getting a disease free puppy is by contacting a reputed breeder who would be able to provide you a certificate assuring the puppy's health.

German Shepherd puppies have a tendency that they are very eager to learn so it is better that you take efforts to train them in a better manner so that you have friendly and obedient puppies that are capable of learning everything that is being taught to them. The best place to train your puppy is outside where it can learn new things easily and quickly. Also this ensures that your puppy stays fit and healthy.

While it is a fact that puppies enjoy going out for walks and playing outside, this is especially true in case of German Shepherd puppies. The walks can be used as a method to train your puppy to have good social behavior in the company of strangers. There is one other important thing that needs to be taken into consideration while training your puppy.

This thing is that a German Shepherd is a very intelligent dog. But if there is no activity that is currently occupying the puppy, then it can turn into a destructive puppy. Correct training and proper handling are the only methods to reduce this destructive nature. It should be ensured that your puppy is being trained with a lot of patience, firm but gentle handling and lots of affection.

Another thing that needs to be addressed is the grooming part, which in case of German Shepherds is very easy to perform. You only need to brush your German Shepherd's coat on a daily basis. Apart from this your puppy would require a bath only twice a year. Bathing your puppy more than this amount may lead to loss of your puppy's protective skin oil.

Even though you have a wide range of options while getting a pet dog, the German Shepherd is one dog that will be your companion and mate throughout your life.

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