Good German Shepherd breeding means a healthy and happy dog, and you may notice the signs of good breeding as your dog grows and develops. But what are some of the things you can learn about a well-behaved dog, and what are some of the signs of poor breeding? It is important to know what you may be getting into with your German Shepherd puppy, which is why it is important to know the signs of poor parenting, as well as the signs of good parenting, to help ensure you have a wonderful pet for your family.
German Shepherds are active and happy dogs. They are extremely intelligent dogs that get along very well to training. You can usually tell of a happy, healthy dog just by looking at how it reacts to its surroundings. A truly well-behaved German Shepherd will be open to training and will be active towards his surroundings but not aggressive. Aggressive behavior is a sign of poor parenting and poor training, as well as possible neglect.
Breeders who breed dogs for profit and not to produce the healthiest dogs can create many German Shepherd breeding problems. Among them is a condition known as hip or elbow dysplasia. If a German Shepherd is not raised properly, his skeletal system will not fully develop. The joints that make up the hip and elbow will not develop and will continually slip out of place causing tremendous pain for the dog. Sometimes these problems can be treated with surgery, but it is difficult to say what other skeletal conditions can arise from a dog bred like this.
Another condition that can come from a poor German Shepherd pup is epilepsy. Through diet and medication, your vet can help you manage epilepsy symptoms, but it can be traumatizing to watch your pet have seizures and also painful for your pet. So, be aware of this condition, but know that it can be treated.
German Shepherds who are victims of poor German Shepherd breeding can also develop a blood condition that is not much different from hemophilia in humans. Your blood does not clot and this can lead to unexplained nosebleeds and even gum bleeding. You may also notice that your dog bleeds very easily from the slightest injury and the bleeding doesn’t seem to stop. If you notice any of these symptoms of a poor German Shepherd pup, take your dog to the vet immediately.
Conditions like dwarfism and flea bite allergies are also the result of poor German Shepherd breeding and can have an effect not only on your dog, but on you and your family as well. When you get ready to get your new German Shepherd puppy, take the time to see if you can notice any of the warning signs of poor parenting so that you can prevent yourself and your family from having to go through a test like this.