I will begin this article with a stunning statistic- The average lifespan of German Shepherds in Europe is 13.1 years of age with many living to 14 and 15. The average lifespan of the same dog in the United States, same physiology and genetics is 7.2 years of age....

The OFA, an organization which evaluates the hip joints of dogs, was started in the 1960's with good intentions and served a good purpose. This because at that time Hip Dysplasia ( HD ) was prevalent in many Euro German Shepherd Dogs that were being imported into the...

   German Shepherd people in America should know what Schutzhund is, and that Schutzhund dogs are very different from actual real life working dogs. People should be aware as modern Schutzhund is largely misunderstood, and modern breeders are exploiting Schutzhund for...

The Immune System of dogs, like all Mammals has been evolving for millions of years. During this time it has adapted and developed a defense against the diseases that affect the specific Mammal. So the diseases that affect dogs have also been around for millions of...

This is a subject that has prompted questions, been discussed, and written about thousand or millions of times. With all of this I ( Edward Denny ) have never read a correct response. The fact is that these terms '' Working '' and '' Show '' lines are INCORRECT...

    Between 4-8 months of age, puppy skeletons will be developmentally ahead of the soft tissue (muscle, ligament and cartilage ). So we have these large heavy front leg bones ( the Radius and Ulna ) with cartridge between them ( The elbow ) that is too immature to...

As mentioned elsewhere on this site, 99.99999999999% of so called GSD's in the U.S. are not Authentic, true ( whatever adjective one might use for real ) German Shepherd dogs. This doesn't mean that the others are bad dogs, but same as a Cocker Spaniel or mixed breed,...

    Crates are cages, developed decades ago for transport. Manufacturers realized that people use them as cages, that's why they are sold for such. The term '' Crate Training '' means the following- I do not have the appropriate environment for a dog- and / or I want...

This condition results when one or both testicles to not drop from the abdomen down into the scrotum. While this is rare in Europe, it is very common in intact Male dogs in the U.S. There is little research on going as to why. It is the opinion of Edward Denny, based...

    This condition is the result of degenerating nerves in the lower spine, thus resulting in a loss of function of the back legs. This condition ( DM ) is highly misunderstood by the American Veterinarian system, and knowing the truth about this condition, can also...

This is a subject that we could go on and on about, thus providing many statistics, spread sheets, etc. However we will only provide the basic facts here because there actually isn't any type of debate amongst those who do even very little research on this subject....

Fleas have been around for millions of years, however there has been an explosion in the flea population over the last 20 years. This is because of climate change, and not only are there more fleas than in the past, modern fleas are resistant to pesticides that had...

Fist, I want you to know specifically why I wanted and needed to write this article...... The European German Shepherd ( Authentic German Shepherd dogs ) is an incredibly  healthy and hardy animal. Thus the result of 100+ years of select breeding by highly qualified...

In Europe, the price of German Shepherd puppies is basically uniform, this because all of these puppies in Europe are Authentic German Shepherd dogs, and they are being re-produced for the right reasons. As discussed elsewhere on this website, there is no Governing...

There are Three types of German Shepherds- The americanized-German Shepherd, East German/DDR Shepherds and West German Shepherds. Americanized-German Shepherds are not a true German Shepherd. These dogs lack the intelligence, instincts, working ability, color and...

Regarding the exploitation of the German Shepherd Breed in the United States, Hip Dyplasia ( HD ) is one of the more common forms. In Europe there is one type of HD, and its called HD, and while very rare amongst Authentic GSD's, this is a very debilitating, crippling...

This is about consistency in taking your puppy outside.  Of course German Shepherds should be outside allot anyway, but when inside, take your puppy out frequently and they will develop the habit of wanting to relieve themselves outside. Dogs don't want to go on an...

You will find this information on our '' Puppies page ''. We placed the title here to tell you that you need to read that page. So please read our Puppies page.

So how do you keep your dog happy and healthy in the United States? The same way your Grandparents or Great Grandparents did, and people in Europe do today. You simply do NOT expose your dog to an American Veterinarian unless you suspect a broken bone, need stitches,...

This includes overbite, under-bite and various other teeth misalignment issues. While there is no doubt a genetic component related to some breeds, this is not the case with the Euro West GSD. There have been studies conducted in Europe, and the causes of such issues...

They are a terrible thing for a dog, they are NOT exercise for a dog ( except an elderly dog ), and your puppy or dog will be miserable when tethered to one.  Leashes were intended as a means for close, tight control of your dog in a situation that calls for such....

    Myocarditis is NOT heart disease, it is heart damage that is often misdiagnosed or mistaken for heart disease. This can include enlargement, inflammation, and it can lead to valve and / or ventricle deformity, and aortic problems. Many, and I think the vast...

A puppy should be fed 2-3 x per day until 12 weeks of age. Feed 2x per day until 12-15 months of age..  After 12-15 months, feed 1-2x per day. 8+ year old's should be fed 2x per day. The volume of food varies with each dog, depending on their metabolism and energy...

Regarding the exploitation of this breed in the U.S., people selling so called protection dogs are a big part of this. Keep in mind that in the U.S., there is NO Governing body for the reproduction, sale, or training of dogs. Of the best bred German Shepherds in the...

This information is on our '' Puppies Page ''.  We placed the title here to tell you that you need to read that page. So Please read our Puppies Page.  

This is a subject we could go on and on about here, but we will only state a few facts and offer some advice for help. Either thru ignorance or greed, this is one of the most miss-understood and misdiagnosed issues by the American Veterinarian system. Skin issues in...

If you acquire a puppy a from a Real Breeder, then it has been matched to you based on your lifestyle and request. However same as a child, the adult that your puppy develops into, depends on what you do going forward. So 50% is what you get, 50% is what you do, of...

Contrary to what most people know or think, the AKC is NOT any type of authority for the reproduction of dogs. The AKC is simply a record keeping service, and as explained in another article, this low functioning entity is why there is no governing body for the...

I will begin this article by stating that there are some very good Veterinarians in the United States. I have found a very good one in Versailles Ky. The good ones are typically Veterinarians that have been practicing for many years, are financially secure and not...

We will begin with this....All American German Shepherds and mixed breed dogs should be spayed and neutered. However, True European German Shepherd Males should NEVER be neutered, and Females never spayed unless post 7 years of age. This because Mammals have to have...

  Regarding the exploitation of dogs in the U.S., so called Therapy and PTSD dogs are a big part of this. As mentioned elsewhere on this site, there is NO Governing body in place for training dogs, and there are NO requirements in the U.S. to be a so called '' Dog...

Every person wants an obedient dog that behaves well and obeys commands upon instruction. However in the modern World this has gone way too far, and the reason is dog owners who are in reality '' Control Freaks '' and shouldn’t have a dog. Then there are greedy so...

    Many people consider me ( Edward Denny ) to be a ''Professional Trainer '', and while I have prepared hundreds of dogs for high level Protection, for Law Enforcement, to be well behaved and obedient, and for Search and Rescue, I have never considered myself to be...

Dogs only need one general anti-viral vaccine ( Parvo, Distemper, etc. )  to be protected for life. This Vaccine should occur between 7-15 weeks of age.  Then one Rabies vaccine between 8-12 months of age.  Beginning with the second Vaccine of either, Vaccinosis...

Somewhat common in adolescent West German Shepherds.  Urination is often followed by a clear, thick mucus substance. This is caused by inflammation of the developing vaginal tract. While bacteria is often involved, it typically clears up without assistance or Meds. ...

In Europe, practically every Country's Registry is actually a governing body for the reproduction of dogs. A person must meet many qualifications to become a Breeder. Then each dog before being registered, and most certainly before being breed, must meet strict...