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Heidelberg German Shepherds Natural Dog Food

Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-65cm.) Females 22-24 inches (55-60cm.)
Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40kg.)

Heidelberg German Shepherds Training

This breed sheds bits of hair constantly and is a seasonally heavy shedder. 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.

The White Shepherd is easy to groom. When the dog is shedding they should be brushed and combed every day, otherwise occasional brushing will do. The ears should be checked regularly. The claws should be trimmed short. This breed is a seasonably heavy shedder.

Heidelberg German Shepherds Training Originated from the United States, Canada and Europe. It was a direct descendant of the German Shepherd Dog. The White Shepherd has not been mixed with any other breed of dog since its introduction to North America. Certainly, there has been no other breed or breeds added in order to make them white. The gene that controls the white color is a natural component in the total color genetic makeup of the German Shepherd Dog breed. The White Shepherd is registered independently with the American White Shepherd Association in the United States of America.

The White Shepherd is friendly, watchful and loyal. It is very protective of its family in appropriate situations. Can be standoffish or even somewhat suspicious of strangers, but should never be aggressive. They are eager to work and like to be close to their handler. Very intelligent, these dogs are easy to train and learn quickly. White Shepherds can be sensitive and are usually quite obedient and harsh training methods should not be necessary, nor should they be used with this breed. They need a handler who naturally displays his authority in a calm, but firm, confident and consistent way. It is very important that the young dog is socialized well and has lots of positive encounters with many different animals, people, things and situations to help it grow up to be a well-balanced animal. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They generally get along well with other dogs and children. They only bark when it is necessary. They will get along with cats if they are socialized with them as a puppy. These dogs are very vocal. Some are known to hold "conversations" with the dog next door. They make a wide range of sounds and like to use their voices. To be successful pets, these dogs should be trained and socialized from an early age with a firm and loving hand. Coercive or angry training does not succeed well with these dogs. Problems will arise when the dog lives with a meek owner who does not know how to remain alpha over the dog, and or if the dog is not given enough mental and or physical exercise. Do not treat this dog as if he were human. Learn canine instincts and treat the dog accordingly. To be truly happy, the German Shepherd needs a task in life and a consistent pack leader.