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German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Senior : : Large
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Dahlia is a beautiful senior shepherd who was just left at our shelter one morning. This sweet girl must have made a great pet for someone. We can't image as to why she would be left with no information. We are hoping to find an amazing home for her soon!
FOSTER UPDATE:
-LOVES the water! Great dog for water active families!
-Is definitely food, toy and bone possessive with other dogs, but with people she is not possessive at all. Currently lives with a 3lb Pomeranian and 25 lb chihuahua mix and gets along with them just fine.
-Loves affection, loves to cuddle, very sweet but careful when touching her hip as it may make her squeal.
***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.
FOSTER UPDATE:
-LOVES the water! Great dog for water active families!
-Is definitely food, toy and bone possessive with other dogs, but with people she is not possessive at all. Currently lives with a 3lb Pomeranian and 25 lb chihuahua mix and gets along with them just fine.
-Loves affection, loves to cuddle, very sweet but careful when touching her hip as it may make her squeal.
- Leash Manners: Dahlia does not pull and walks very closely to you, so you have to watch out in order to not step on her feet.
- Crate/House Training: I believe she is house trained, but she was only in my apartment a few hours and asked to go out once. She is not a huge fan of the crate, but I am not sure how she will be alone in the home so crate may be necessary.
- Socialization: She is wonderful with EVERYONE! She likes kids and people of all ages. She likes other dogs, but is most comfortable with smaller dogs. She is also okay with cats from what I have heard from shelter staff. I took her to Lake Eola and she was a hit. She was great with wheelchairs, ducks, swans, turtles, cars, motorcycles, and skateboards. She was not a huge fan of bicycles though. Not sure why, but it was the only time she went on alert and barked. She loves her human. I could have had her off the leash and she would not have left my side including while we were eating lunch. She just needs to learn her new name so that if she turns the opposite direction of you it is possible to call her over.
- Energy Level and Exercise: She has a low energy level, but is always up for a walk. When in the car she simply laid on the back seat and went to sleep, same thing in my apartment.
- Obedience Training: I have tried telling her to sit or lay down, but it did not work so she needs some training in that sense. But she does not jump on you, only puts her head in your lap.
- Ideal Home: I believe she will be great in any home. She is not high energy so she may not be a perfect home for little kids because she does not always want 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.
More about Dahlia the German Shepherd
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
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