Tipatina is one of Maxine puppies.  Maxine and her companion Tina (adopted) came to use so pregnant we thought they'd pop...and they did a few days later. 

 

Tipatina loves people and other dogs.  She loves to play with either her sister or her brother.  She’s just a very happy puppy.  She is learning to ring the hanging bell on the door to go outside.  She loves to play with both her brother and sister.  When tired, she loves to cuddle with both her brother and sister and always seems to want to be touching one of them before nodding off.  She’s smart and loves to be cuddled.

 

***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.