Old Fashion Large German Shepherds
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What Happen to our beloveded German Shepherds?
Look at what German Shepherds use to look like
Old Fashion Large German Shepherd Dogs are the kind I breed. I am getting back to when I think the German Shepherds looked their best.
We are now taking deposits on our litters we have pups now.
My dogs are AKC bred German Shepherds Old Style (Old Fashioned, Original, Old World etc). Dogs exceeding 30" at the withers, and well over 100 pounds in weight. They are "flat backed" and "straight backed", in reference to the excessive slope of some American show dogs and the roaching of some German show dogs.
German Shepherd Journal
I am a small Kennel and Old Fashion Large German Shepherd dog breeder of sound OFA Certified Old Fashion Large German Shepherds located in Long Beach, California. As one of just a few Old Fashion Large GSD breeders my main goal for my breeding program our legacy is to breed Old Fashion Large German Shepherds puppies that are Intelligent, Noble, Dignified, Sensitive, Loyal. Sound in mind and body.
I am tired of the dog show people with all their money trying to tell me what I should like in a German Shepherd. To show what I mean if you go here you will see what the German Shepherd looked like before they change him by their standards see Look at what German Shepherds use to look like at top of the page.
Old Fashion Large German Shepherds
Intelligent, Noble, Dignified, Sensitive,
Loyal. Sound in mind and body.
LanesShepherds@Gmail.com
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Old Fashion Large German Shepherd Dogs are the kind I breed. I am getting back to when I think the German Shepherds looked their best.
We are now taking deposits on our litters we have pups now.
My dogs are AKC bred German Shepherds Old Style (Old Fashioned, Original, Old World etc). Dogs exceeding 30" at the withers, and well over 100 pounds in weight. They are "flat backed" and "straight backed", in reference to the excessive slope of some American show dogs and the roaching of some German show dogs.
German Shepherd Journal
I am a small Kennel and Old Fashion Large German Shepherd dog breeder of sound OFA Certified Old Fashion Large German Shepherds located in Long Beach, California. As one of just a few Old Fashion Large GSD breeders my main goal for my breeding program our legacy is to breed Old Fashion Large German Shepherds puppies that are Intelligent, Noble, Dignified, Sensitive, Loyal. Sound in mind and body.
I am tired of the dog show people with all their money trying to tell me what I should like in a German Shepherd. To show what I mean if you go here you will see what the German Shepherd looked like before they change him by their standards see Look at what German Shepherds use to look like at top of the page.
Old Fashion Large German Shepherds
Intelligent, Noble, Dignified, Sensitive,
Loyal. Sound in mind and body.
LanesShepherds@Gmail.com
a href=">My German Shepherd Blogs
Temperament What is it?
Know Your Dog
Most breeders advertise that they are promoting good temperament. But what does this really mean? Everyone wants it, promotes it, advertises it, but can they define what they mean. I asked several dog people, from experts to novices, how they would describe good temperament. Respondents include people in the U.S. and abroad as well as Schutzhund, herding, conformation and agility representatives. As you might expect, no two answers were alike, and later in this discussion, I will anonymously quote some of the people who were nice enough to respond to my query. Temperament means something just a little different to everyone.Because everyone has a slightly different idea, I recommend that when we talk about temperament, we need to specifically describe the qualities we are referring to in this term. Good temperament to me means a dog who is alert, and confident, playful, eager to please, intelligent, even intuitive. Shep, for example, seems to know who he can rough-house with (my daughter) and who he can't (Grandmother). "Bad temperament" is the opposite -- fearful, distracted, overly aggressive, not bright, not safe.
Fortunately I've had very little experience with bad temperament dogs. I think you can mistreat any dog and make it fearful and bitey, but it seems that if you get a dog with good breeding and you socialize him/her and treat them appropriately, the good breeding just comes through.
For any given situation or stimulus, there is a range of reactions that any dog may have. A dog with bad temperament shows reactions that are more extreme because it reacts to the situation or stimulus with emotions & instincts, rather than using its brain which might otherwise temper the resulting behavior.
At least I think that fear is an emotion, and I do believe that dogs have that. I also think that a happy dog with it's tail wagging is also expression some emotion. I do recognize that emotions & instincts are very closely related in animals, but I think it's fair to assume that they have both. One way or the other, my definition wasn't implying that emotions are more (or less) significant than instincts.
In response to the question about how much is genetic vs. how much is socialization, I think the only safe answer is, "A dogs response to a situation or stimulus may be affected by either genetics or socialization, but genetics plays a far stronger role than it does in humans. Since humans have much stronger powers of reason & logic, and we have language that we use for schooling, humans can hide their genetics better than any other species."
How's that? It doesn't give any absolute percentage, which is why I said it was a 'safe answer.' "
"Good Temperament:
is born of natural confidence, the strength to overcome fear (note: not the absence of fear!) and a very strong desire to please the alpha and preserve the pack. A dog with good temperament to me is one who is able to perceive a threat with discrimination and intelligence and looks to his master for guidance yet is capable of independant thought where necessary; is socially confident with other dogs; is reliably tolerant of unpredictability.
Bad Temperament:
is often born of overwhelming fear, mistrust and insecurity producing a low threashold for defense / avoidance. Sometimes it is born of raw highly strung nerves, desire for the alpha position, fearlessness and absence of sociability producing a low threashold for fight. To me, bad temperament is shown in a dog who is unable to discriminate in his perception of a threat, is unable to tollerate unpredictability, can not be taught how to socially interact with other dogs, is unable to bond with his master (through his own temperament fault or the master's!) and feels the only way to keep "threats" away from him is to bark and snap. Weak nerves (is that the same as bad temperament?) are shown in a dog who cowers behind his masters legs on his belly with ears back, or one who hackles up, peels his lips back over his teeth, ears back and snarls / barks at the side of his master.
- the causes of good/bad temperament (genetic and environment)
- the importance of imprinting from good / bad / no mother
- the effect of social development and early weeks imprinting
- what further effects can be had with good / bad training.
In my opinion dogs like people have certain genetic emotional responses that are shaped to varying degrees from birth to death. That may be why many people talk about training being a factor in temperament.
When I think of temperament in dogs I usually am thinking of dogs that have not been unduly influenced by their surroundings. You could take a dog with basically good temperament and abuse it enough to make it nervous and aggressive. You could improve a nervous dog with some confidence training. In both cases a reversal of those conditions could tend to bring back the genetic traits or temperament.
1. Good temperament is a calm and clear headed emotional response to most conditions that are not at the fight or flight level.
2. Bad temperament is a nervous, frightened or aggressive emotional response to the same conditions that would not normally be at the fight or flight level.
Are You Good Enough To Befriend A German Shepherd?
You Need To Know What Your Getting Into!
If your not a good dog person: I want to scare you away from the German Shepherd breed of dogs. I do not want to see German Shepherds in shelters because you do not know what your doing by becoming a dog owner.Unstable temperaments: German Shepherd Dogs are a dime a dozen, and most of them are bred and offered for sale by people who don't have the slightest idea of how to breed good-tempered dogs. Obedience instructors and behavioral consultants see LOTS of German Shepherds with neurotic behaviors, including aggression, biting, sharpness, and/or extreme fearfulness.
Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation: German Shepherds MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored -- which they usually express by destructive chewing. Bored German Shepherds can make a shambles of your house and yard.
Providing enough socialization: Most German Shepherds have protective instincts toward strangers. They need extensive exposure to friendly people so they learn to recognize the normal behaviors of "good guys." Then they can recognize the difference when someone acts abnormally. Without careful socialization, they may be suspicious of everyone, which could lead to biting. Some German Shepherds go in the opposite direction -- without enough socialization, they become fearful of strangers, which can lead to defensive biting.
Animal aggression: Some German Shepherds are dominant or aggressive toward other dogs of the same sex. Some have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
Heavy shedding: German Shepherds shed only once a year -- for 365 days. In other words, they shed constantly. You'll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops -- Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you're REALLY up for this.
Serious health problems: From hip and elbow problems, to bone diseases and cancer, to stomach disorders and skin diseases, German Shepherds are one of the riskiest of all breeds in the health department.
Legal liabilities: German Shepherds may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. In this day and age, the legal liabilities of owning any breed that looks intimidating and has a history as a guard dog should be seriously considered. People are quicker to sue if such a dog does anything even remotely questionable.
* There are energetic German Shepherds, and placid ones.
* Hard-headed German Shepherds, and sweet-natured German Shepherds.
* Serious German Shepherds, and good-natured goofballs.
* Introverted German Shepherds, and German Shepherds who love everyone.
Now if all of this has not scared you away from the German Shepherd read on.
Some German Shepherd bloodlines are "hard" and businesslike, while others are calmer and milder.
The German Shepherd is one of the most capable and trainable breeds in all of dogdom, exceedingly eager to learn and work, the German Shepherd, when well-trained by a confident owner, can excel at high levels of competition."
Responsible, knowledgeable breeders breed dogs together only when BOTH dogs have been medically tested for genetic health problems. Which health problems varies from breed to breed. A responsible, knowledgeable breeder knows which tests are required for his breed.
Responsible, knowledgeable breeders breed dogs together only when BOTH dogs have excellent temperaments, i.e. not nervous, timid, shy, hyperactive, or aggressive.
Responsible, knowledgeable breeders sell their own puppies, right from their own home. They NEVER place a puppy in a pet shop or give it to a "broker" to sell "on consignment."
German Shepherds will do fine in an apartment if they have sufficient exercise. They do need a job though so even in a home with a yard, these dogs should have something to do so they feel needed.
Ten Commandments for the Responsible Pet Owner
1. My life is likely to last l0 to l5 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me--it's crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment. I HAVE ONLY YOU!
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll NEVER forget it.
7. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for ME if you are there. Remember, I love you.
As A German Shepherd owner you need to be a pack leader.
If you do not know what that means or how to be a pack leader I would suggest you read Be The Pack Leader by Cesar Millan AKA The Dog Whisperer this will give you some incite to your dog as well as to yourself.
German Shepherd Videos
Have Fun Watching these GSD's in action
Some of my as well as others video of the great German Shepherds we love.
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Pure Breed German Shepherds
One may find many purebred German Shepherds at a German Shepherd breeder's kennel and this means that the sire and dam are members of a recognized breed and the ancestry of the dog is the same over many generations. Even if a pure bred German Shepherd is not one's cup of tea or it is priced beyond one's budget, one should be able to find a good German Shepherd that is handsome, well proportioned as well as strong and a starting point in the quest for this breed may mean visiting a German Shepherd breeder's kennel.
Such is the variety of German Shepherds available at a breeders kennel that one may also locate the White German Shepherd at a German Shepherd breeder's kennel. The German Shepherd breeders kennel should be having a huge gallery of adorable puppies that may be very young in age or be in their teens or even be adults. What is essential is that the German Shepherd breeders should breed sound dogs and the dogs and puppies that they offer should comply with this sounds in temperament as well as conformation.
The dogs that one finds at the breeder's would be quick to adapt to the family, obedience as well as be agile and good for protecting the owner. Breeders often specialize in certain categories of the German Shepherd and one would need to locate one that specializes in the category that interests one. One should expect quality, character, nobleness, versatility, intelligence as well as loyalty, correct structure and soundness in the dogs found at a breeder's kennel. The males ought to be strong as well as masculine and stallion-looking and the females ought to look cute as well as feminine.
The better German Shepherd dogs should show their nobility as well as quality, easily. A key requirement of a German Shepherd is that it appears noble, for without such nobleness, it would appear common. Another sign of a good German Shepherd is that it be at least 20 per cent bigger than the female. The German Shepherd dog that one would expect to find at a German Shepherd breeders, should possess good character and have a sound temperament and it should also be approachable and stand its ground quietly. A German Shepherd that shirks from its owner or shows signs of being a fear-biter is not a dog one should normally find at the German Shepherd breeders kennel.
The German Shepherd bought from a German Shepherd breeder's kennel should have a good size as well as heavy bones and a nice correct head with dark eyes and also a nice top line plus a nice rear. The German Shepherd is a trotting dog; so its structure should be developed at the breeder's to meet these requirements. One should not have much difficulty finding a quality German Shepherd Breeder as this breed is very popular and much sought after and, there are many breeders that raise the German Shepherd assiduously. Like Lane's House Of Shepherds.
Anyone interested in owning a German Shepherd should make an effort in finding a quality German Shepherd breeder and this should not pose much of a problem if one knows what one is looking for and understanding the characteristics that a fine German Shepherd dog should have. The better breeders would have ample knowledge as well breed dogs from the best sires and dams. Finding a quality German Shepherd breeder means checking to see whether they have suitable facilities for breeding German Shepherds as well as facilities for training and taking care of the hygiene of the dogs.
The dogs should enjoy good health and get proper veterinary care and the dogs should be well structured and beautiful in appearance. Finding a quality German Shepherd breeder requires little effort but plenty of cash as the dogs can cost a lot and good German Shepherd breeding is dependent on the breeder owning a female of good lineage. It is not so much the fame of the parent dogs that counts for a well bred German Shepherd dog as is the lineage of the parent dogs. Finding a quality German Shepherd breeder means looking for those breeders that have a mother with excellent structure, health as well as character so that the siblings would show similar characteristics.
A German Shepherd breeder that has a pack of parent dogs having a sound family tree would be preferable to those breeders that have a list of famous names. So, finding a quality German Shepherd breeder means going to the breeder and checking out these characteristics rather than being influenced by the impressive fame of the sires and dams, since an offspring of them that is a reject would not be ideal as compared with one that is well structured and has all the characteristics of the parent dogs.
One should also be aware that many breeders sell off their kennel surplus and if one is not aware of bloodlines, structures as well as temperaments of German Shepherds, finding a quality German Shepherd breeder would be that much more difficult. One should also know that genes combine to give the best as well as the worst bred dogs and so one should, when finding a quality German Shepherd breeder, look for a breeder that has parent dogs that are dominant for quality. One needs to exercise care that one does not believe all that is claimed by the breeders and not be taken in by glitter names in the breeder's catalogs. It is necessary to evaluate individually each breeding dog and look for a balance between quality and price.
As there are so many breeders, finding a quality German Shepherd breeder requires either searching the internet or checking out advertisements, both of which does not require much effort though selecting the dogs is more difficult and requires some specialized knowledge. With knowledge about how quality German Shepherds are bred it then becomes important to use this knowledge to find out how to find Old Fashion Large German Shepherds to get one's hands on a quality Old Fashion Large German Shepherd.
Such is the variety of German Shepherds available at a breeders kennel that one may also locate the White German Shepherd at a German Shepherd breeder's kennel. The German Shepherd breeders kennel should be having a huge gallery of adorable puppies that may be very young in age or be in their teens or even be adults. What is essential is that the German Shepherd breeders should breed sound dogs and the dogs and puppies that they offer should comply with this sounds in temperament as well as conformation.
The dogs that one finds at the breeder's would be quick to adapt to the family, obedience as well as be agile and good for protecting the owner. Breeders often specialize in certain categories of the German Shepherd and one would need to locate one that specializes in the category that interests one. One should expect quality, character, nobleness, versatility, intelligence as well as loyalty, correct structure and soundness in the dogs found at a breeder's kennel. The males ought to be strong as well as masculine and stallion-looking and the females ought to look cute as well as feminine.
The better German Shepherd dogs should show their nobility as well as quality, easily. A key requirement of a German Shepherd is that it appears noble, for without such nobleness, it would appear common. Another sign of a good German Shepherd is that it be at least 20 per cent bigger than the female. The German Shepherd dog that one would expect to find at a German Shepherd breeders, should possess good character and have a sound temperament and it should also be approachable and stand its ground quietly. A German Shepherd that shirks from its owner or shows signs of being a fear-biter is not a dog one should normally find at the German Shepherd breeders kennel.
The German Shepherd bought from a German Shepherd breeder's kennel should have a good size as well as heavy bones and a nice correct head with dark eyes and also a nice top line plus a nice rear. The German Shepherd is a trotting dog; so its structure should be developed at the breeder's to meet these requirements. One should not have much difficulty finding a quality German Shepherd Breeder as this breed is very popular and much sought after and, there are many breeders that raise the German Shepherd assiduously. Like Lane's House Of Shepherds.
Anyone interested in owning a German Shepherd should make an effort in finding a quality German Shepherd breeder and this should not pose much of a problem if one knows what one is looking for and understanding the characteristics that a fine German Shepherd dog should have. The better breeders would have ample knowledge as well breed dogs from the best sires and dams. Finding a quality German Shepherd breeder means checking to see whether they have suitable facilities for breeding German Shepherds as well as facilities for training and taking care of the hygiene of the dogs.
The dogs should enjoy good health and get proper veterinary care and the dogs should be well structured and beautiful in appearance. Finding a quality German Shepherd breeder requires little effort but plenty of cash as the dogs can cost a lot and good German Shepherd breeding is dependent on the breeder owning a female of good lineage. It is not so much the fame of the parent dogs that counts for a well bred German Shepherd dog as is the lineage of the parent dogs. Finding a quality German Shepherd breeder means looking for those breeders that have a mother with excellent structure, health as well as character so that the siblings would show similar characteristics.
A German Shepherd breeder that has a pack of parent dogs having a sound family tree would be preferable to those breeders that have a list of famous names. So, finding a quality German Shepherd breeder means going to the breeder and checking out these characteristics rather than being influenced by the impressive fame of the sires and dams, since an offspring of them that is a reject would not be ideal as compared with one that is well structured and has all the characteristics of the parent dogs.
One should also be aware that many breeders sell off their kennel surplus and if one is not aware of bloodlines, structures as well as temperaments of German Shepherds, finding a quality German Shepherd breeder would be that much more difficult. One should also know that genes combine to give the best as well as the worst bred dogs and so one should, when finding a quality German Shepherd breeder, look for a breeder that has parent dogs that are dominant for quality. One needs to exercise care that one does not believe all that is claimed by the breeders and not be taken in by glitter names in the breeder's catalogs. It is necessary to evaluate individually each breeding dog and look for a balance between quality and price.
As there are so many breeders, finding a quality German Shepherd breeder requires either searching the internet or checking out advertisements, both of which does not require much effort though selecting the dogs is more difficult and requires some specialized knowledge. With knowledge about how quality German Shepherds are bred it then becomes important to use this knowledge to find out how to find Old Fashion Large German Shepherds to get one's hands on a quality Old Fashion Large German Shepherd.
German Shepherd Things
Gifts For The GSD Lover In Your Life
Just a few things you may want to give to someone who has German Shepherds.
Reader Feedback
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KiwiGayle
May 7, 2012 @ 6:20 am | delete
- Comprehensive lens. We fostered 10 German Shepherds for a breed rescue in Wisconsin and can say that it was a very rewarding experience and through fostering we were able to confidently move them to permanent homes rather than picking up an unknown temperament at a shelter. One dog was HUGE but a gentle giant. Stood 30 inches at the shoulder.
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AussieWolf
Mar 10, 2012 @ 9:47 am | delete
- best dogs in the world
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Squidllydiddllydoo
Dec 1, 2010 @ 11:22 am | delete
- When properly trained German Shepherds are simply one of the most adorable breeds of all. Noble, intelligent, brave and loving.
http://www.homedogtrainingadvice.com/dealing-with-german-shepherd-aggression/
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KiwiGayle
Oct 16, 2010 @ 12:15 am | delete
- I'm involved with German Shepherd rescue and we had a lovely dog 30" at the shoulder recently. Starved and hair loss, long toenails and a nasty fistula infection. Two months later he had hair, infection gone and found a perfect home. We also have our own GS who climbs trees. My lens is www.squidoo.com/Marlena-the-tree-climbing-dog
You have put a lot of thought into this lens. Wish the same for people who get a dog and then a year later surrender or worse abandon them.
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BoCRon Aug 4, 2008 @ 6:20 pm | delete
- You may want to read Max von Stephanitz's book "The German Shepherd in Word and Picture". The ideal (and original) GSD was not a large dog by today's terms. The book was written in 1925 and has pics of the original Seiger winners which were lighter and much more athletic. Even then Capt von Stephanitz was disgusted about the larger dogs being produced in the 20's, so to get a true historical pic, you should show dogs from the teens and 20's. But all in all, size was secondary to function and good nerves.
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