Akira the Shepherd Puppy's sister, Derry the Shepherd Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Akira the Shepherd Puppy's sister, Rinnie the Shepherd Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
Akira the Shepherd Puppy's sister, Sally the Shepherd Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
Akira is one of a beautiful litter that we rescued. Their momma, Evelyn is a truly beautiful German Shepherd. She is jet black with soulful eyes. This sweet dog was picked up by Animal Control, lost, alone, and about to give birth. Mary Beth, the administrator, called Judy and asked her to please take her and her little family ~ she'd given birth to five puppies. By the time we got there, the count was up to seven! Sadly, two of them did not make it. 8/31/08 Foster Update: Akira is a sweet little snuggler and she wears a little pink crochet collar like a princess. And a princess she is. She very gently eats out of your hand like she is still nursing. She actually sucks on the canned food and puts her little paws on either side of the food and pushes against your hand. It's really sweet.
We expect Akira to be spayed and ready for her new hom early September.
***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schà¤ferhunde, 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.