2/05/2010 Daisy was returned today because her owner has taken a job on the road and has to travel. Thank you for bringing her back and not dumping her. He said that she is a great dog, very sweet, affectionate-loves adults, kids and other dogs. She has had basic obedience training & walks well on a leash. She needs a lot of exercise and is completely house trained. Yes this is her puppy pic, new one will be on website asap.

 

Daisy is one of a litter of six puppies we rescued Christmas week. Their momma, Vania, was picked up by Animal Control, and gave birth the week before Christmas. The adminstrator called Judy and asked if there was any way we could take this little family ~ she always worries about the babies on the concrete floor. Well, gosh, what was Judy supposed to say? Of course we'd take them.
We are always blessed by such wonderful fosters, and thank goodness, because Vania's milk soon dried up and we needed folks who would bottle feed. Did I mention how wonderful our fosters are?

1/16/09 Foster Update:
Daisy is a sweet puppy who likes to cuddle, especially when her tummy is full. She is now eating mush and is very active. Has been dewormed and had Marquis.

2/10/09 Foster Update:
Daisy was spayed today and microchipped. She is a sweet baby. She eats regular puppy food now 3X daily and is used to going out in the yard. She loves to play.

***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schäferhunde, which means German Shepherd Dog in English. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage, they are calmly confident, but not hostile. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when it is necessary.

Serious and almost human in his intelligence, they have a high learning ability. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. His fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground.

A quick daily brushing is best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely, only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. Shepherds have a life expectancy around 13 years.