Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Succinct Info About Long Haired Puppies

By Heinz Kaufmann


Long-haired German Shepherd puppies are not purely German Shepherds. They are a combination of the mentioned type and collies which generally are long-haired. Long-haired German Shepherds look like the Siberian Huskies.

Long-haired German Shepherds are different from the original types of this breed. They have straight backs as compared to the pure-breds that are of angular rears. They are also well-liked because of their large size and long coats.

Long-haired German Shepherds are yielding, brave and accommodating to family members and visitors alike. Being cross-bred, their social skills are well-developed and they tend to interact well with prospective puppy buyers.

If you choose to go to a private breeder, some pointers need to be considered. Ensure that they in are partnership with a veterinarian and have sufficient research on breeding issues such as genes and health. It is also important that the breeder can also train dogs if you are choosing a long-haired German Shepherd as a pet.

Before selecting a long-haired German Shepherd, be assured that they are of the right temperament. A way to find that out is to spend time with the puppy's parents. Interact with the dam and the sire separately. Their qualities and the way they behave will most likely be found on their litters when they mature. By doing this, it will be much easier for you to decide if you are going to choose from their puppies or not.

While the long haired German Shepherd appears different, because it is cross-bred with a border collie the breed has a mixed bloodline and hence the characteristic traits also change. Almost all of the long-haired German Shepherd puppies are very feisty and energetic and can fit well in an active person's life. From going boating to car rides and swimming in a lake the dog is versatile and craves adventure. Perfect companions for adults, these large-size dogs are great for personal security as well as family dogs.

Long-haired German Shepherds are normally in black, pure white and sable. Some of them are in combinations of black tan and black silver. Other coat colors are also in orange and black-red and black-cream combination. Blue breeds are also possible but then are not acceptable.

Long-haired German Shepherds are also famous to be at ease with training due to their indisputable obedience. Consequently, these types are not restricted as pets only but as hunting companions and personal protection. As puppies, they are of moderate drives but this tends to change as they grow old. Apart from their eye-catching physical attributes, they tend to have preserved the characteristics of the original German Shepherd and show an encompassing confidence and wit.

Long-haired German Shepherd puppies generally live with the family who owns them. They are acquainted with their owner's daily activities including the noises of family members, or the loud music from entertainment sets. Five week old puppies from kennels are usually released on playgrounds for them to be familiar with the outside world and for them to familiarize with human-lived surroundings. So it would also be a benefit if the breeder you are eyeing on supplies play toys to their puppies like slides, sandboxes and ramps.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment