The German Shepherd Today

by Strickland, Winifred Gibson; Moses, James A.

• ISBN13: 9780876051542
• ISBN10: 0876051549
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-01-12
• Publisher: Howell Book House

Summary

Presenting the Great, New Third Edition of the Most Respected Book in Print on the German Shepherd in the English Language. From the time Captain Max von Stephanitz undertook the development of the modern German Shepherd just before the turn of the 20th Century to the present, dog enthusiasts have been quick to recognize the versatility, trainability, and desirability of the universally beloved Shepherd and have taken the breed to their collective heart. Since 1974 The German Shepherd Today has been recognized as the most definitive source of information for all who glory in von Stephanitz's living legacy. Now, in its third magnificent edition, this great masterwork is more meaningful than ever to the unique fellowship that has the German Shepherd as its common bond. Here you can explore the German Shepherd's roots and the work of the visionaries that launched his fortunes. There is vital information all owners, new or old, need to make the most of sharing their lives with these remarkable dogs. For whatever reason you have been drawn to the German Shepherd and for whatever information needs you have regarding the breed and your relationship to it, you will find all you seek-and more-in the new third edition of The German Shepherd Today. And with the text Shepherd fans recommend to each other, is a large gallery of beautiful photos, enlightening diagrams, pedigrees, and statistics you will find as absorbing as the dog you call your own. The best one remains on top. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Author Biography

WINIFRED GIBSON STRICKLAND is one of the world's premier dog trainers. She has earned 171 Obedience titles including 40 perfect scores and over 1500 awards. Owner of the celebrated Wynthea Kennels, home to 20 conformation champions and seven Obedience Trial champions, she was an AKC Obedience judge for 18 years, director of the GSDCA, and member of the SV.USA and WDA. She is founder and president of the Diamond State GSDC. She is also the author of Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, Joll and Me, and Obedience Class Instruction for Dogs: The Trainer's Manual. She has also created obedience training videos for Beginners, Novice, Open, and Utility handlers. JAMES A. MOSES is synonymous with many of the breed's finest including Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill's Manhattan, BIS at Westminster 1987 and Ch. Altana's Mystique, one of the breed's all-time top winners.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

The Origin of the German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd Dog-No Truer Friend

Choosing a German Shepherd Puppy

Choosing a Mature German Shepherd Dog, American-Bred or Import

How to Read German Pedigrees

Naming and Registering Your German Shepherd Dog

Housetraining

Grooming, Raising and Caring for a German Shepherd

Preliminary Training

Tricks to Teach Your Puppy

Early Obedience Training

Teaching Your Puppy to Retrieve

The Obedience Training Class: Tracking and Agility

Conformation Training for Puppies and Young Dogs

The Sieger Show

Sheepherding Trials in Germany

Schutzhund Trials

Koer Reports of Famous German Dogs

German Terminology

German Shepherds in the United States

German Shepherd Regional Clubs

Futurities and Maturities in the United States

German Shepherd National Specialty Show and Obedience Trial

Dog Shows in the United States

Judging

The Professional Handler

Handling Tips

Register of Merit Sires and Dams

Breeding German Shepherds

The Genetic Factor

The Color Factor in German Shepherds

The German Shepherd Dog Breed Standard

Structural Analysis of the German Shepherd Dog

Diseases

North American German Shepherd Bloodlines

Index

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