Informative Articles

The following collection of articles are intended for educational purposes, providing external resources for continued learning about the German Shepherd breed and all it encompasses.

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The Illustrated Standard for the German Shepherd Dog
By Linda J Shaw

German Shepherd Dog

• The Genetic Origin of the Breed

• German Shepherd Dog Structure
• Front and Rear Angulation in the Working Dog
• German Shepherd Dog Types
• The German Shepherd Dog Family
• Types of German Shepherd Dogs
• The Illustrated Standard of the German Shepherd Dog
• Conformation of the Working Dog
• Movement of the Working Dog
• Anatomy and Physiology of the German Shepherd Dog
• Dentition of the German Shepherd Dog
• The Back and Spine
• The German Shepherd: Sloping Toplines
• Strengths and Weaknesses of the Modern German Shepherd Dog
• Universal Siegers
• GDR Bloodline (DDR/East German GSDs)
• Conflict between Show Dog Breeders and Working Dog Breeders
• Important Pillars of the Breed
• German Shepherd Siegerin vs. Wolf: Movement and Anatomy Comparison
• Working-line German Shepherd vs. Show-line German Shepherd: Movement and Anatomy
  
• Top Line (Anatomy) in the German Shepherd Dog
  

Schutzhund / IPO

• Schutzhund and the German Shepherd Dog
• What is Schutzhund?
• Everything you Need to Know About Schutzhund
• Teaching the Down and Article Indication
• All About Schutzhund / IPO
• IPO Rules 2012
• Choosing a Puppy with Schutzhund Potential
• Conditioning your dog for the AD
• The Power of Protection

Herding / HGH

• Guidelines for Herding Competitions
  
• The German Shepherd Herding Dog
• Genetics is Everything (Herding)
• The Large Flock Herding Dog: Puppy Selection and Foundation Building
• From HGH to Schutzhund
• The Boundary Instinct
• History of Tending in Germany
• The Origin of the German Shepherd Dog
• The Tending Pup
  
• The Instinct Test
• The Beginning of Training
• Advanced Training
• Training for the HGH
• Grip Sheep, Bite Sleeve
• The Young Tending Dog

Training and Socialization

• A Guide to Socializing your Dog
  
• Teaching Your Dog the Perfect Recall
  
• Nothing in Life is Free Training
• Raising Puppies
  
• Housebreaking Puppies
• Explanations of Dog Sport and Working Titles
• How to Proof Your Dog's Obedience 
• The Power of Training Dogs with Markers
• Terminology of Canine Behavior and Training - Drives
  

• Marker Training
  
• Clicker Training
  
• Building Drive
  
• The Attention Game

• Focus and Attention
  
• Sit, Down and Stand
  
• Hier (Front position)
  
• Targeting
• Heel Position (Finish)
  
• Heeling
  
• Out Command / Drop It
  
• Clicker Retrieve
  
• Jumps and Walls
  
• Motion Exercises
  
• "Go out" command
  
• Training the Voraus / Sit means Sit

• Tracking IPO (Schutzhund) Style
  
• Teaching Tracking
  
• Articles

Conformation and Sports

• A Beginner's Guide to AKC Dog Shows
• How to Prepare Your Dog for Rally Obedience Competition
• Canine Sports: Competitive Obedience
• Getting Started in AKC Rally-Obedience

Health and Nutrition

• Canine Dentition
• Reference Guide for Bloat (Gastric Dilatation Volvulus)
• Common Plants that are Toxic to Dogs
• Common Toxins for Dogs
• Megaoesophagus in the German Shepherd Dog
• The Incredible Raw Food Diet for Dogs
• The Best Dog Foods: What Should I Feed my Dog?
• The Benefits of a Homemade Diet for Dogs
• Hip Dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
• An Examination of Hip Grading by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
• OFA X-Ray Procedures
• The Status Of Degenerative Myelopathy In German Shepherd Dogs
• Facts About Hip Dysplasia
  
• Digestive System of the Dog
• Dr. Dodd's Minimal Vaccine Protocol

Genetics

• Ethics and Genetic Capability
• Genetics of Coat Colour and Type in Dogs

Breeding

• Understanding Inbreeding and Linebreeding
• The Maternal Grandsire
• How Many Litters?
  

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