I want to get a German Shepherd Plz answer the questions inside..?

Question

- What type of care do they require?
- What do they eat?
- How big do they get?
- How much room do they need?
- How much do they cost?
- Are there any laws to do with owing one in Australia?
- Wheres the best place to get one from?

Answer 1

1. German shepherds tend to be long haired so they require brushing every couple of days or if you live in a hot place eg Brisbane we often clip them.
2. They should be fed a good quality dry food such as Eukanuba large breed. Raw bones on a weekly basis is good for their teeth also.
3. They tend to weight anywhere from 25-35Kg depending on male vs female and whether they are genetically small or big
4.Cost is difficult to tell you but you need to consider food, worming, flea control, tick control (if in QLD), heartworm control, vaccination, registration, desexing, microchip, toys and other incidentals. The larger the dog the more it costs
5. No laws in Australia except you do have to register them and generally you are only allowed 2 dogs per property unless a registered breeder. Laws are that you must provide fresh food and water, shelter and seek vet help when required. Dog must not bark excessively or cause harm to other living things. Must be walked on a lead and pick up faeces.
6. ring the Canine Control Council in your state they will give you a list of registered breeders whos dogs have been hip and elbow scored.

Answer 2

I have had my girl for 6 years. They need a lot of play, they train easier than most breeds, they need brushed at least 2x a week they keep them selves very clean so bathing is usually 1 -2 a year unless other wise called for IE: Fleas. they do need a lot of room depending on the type of the breed you get they have anywhere from small shepherds to the full size classic German shepherd. I have the large one. She eats about 4 cups of beniful every day 2 in the am 2 at night, plus what ever else she can mooch. I do not know about Australia law. go to www.AKC kennel club/Australia.com or org do not remember which start your research there. 1 thing ALWAYS make sure who ever you get your puppy from is a licensed breeder and you see both parents there actions and attitude is most likely what you can expect from your dog. Shepherds are very protective of there family. Shepherds have a very common hip joint problem so make sure that your breeder can show that this has been bred out of them ot as your dog gets older they may be in for some serious issues. so make sure you want and are able to deal with that 8- 10 years down the road. if you have any more questions you can email me at [e-mail]

Answer 3

I own a german shepherd. They require the same care as other large breed dogs. They need food, shelter, the occasional bath. They require training and a lot of exercise. You need to walk them often.
They are a large breed and can weigh anything from about 60-90 lbs. I feed my dog a specific brand of food. I give her Royal Canin for large breed puppies. Once she turns a year old, they have a food specific for german shepherds (same brand). THe food cost is approximately $50/month. You would also have to pay for the appropriate veterinary care ex. spay/neuter, vaccinations, etc... The purchase cost depends on many factors, my dog was the product of an accidental breeding so, I only paid $300 (American). I have seen breeders online charging around $800-$1200. I would buy only from a reputable breeder. I would also look into adopting from a reputable animal rescue service. I would not buy one from a pet store. Most pet store puppies are from puppy mills (horrible places where conditions are horrible). As a priniciple, I cannot support such places.
I do not know if there are laws in Australia regarding dog ownership.

Answer 4

What type of care do they require?

German Shepherds are keenly intelligent and enjoy learning. Basic obedience training is excellent for them. Many of them enjoy learning tricks as well (or more!)
This is a natural breed, meaning that it does not require clipping or unusual grooming. Only occasional baths are needed. German Shepherds are double-coated with a coarse, water-resistent outer coat and a heavy, woolly undercoat. They are heavy shedders, especially in spring, and require regular combing. This is definitely not a dog for those who cannot abide dog hair on the furniture, carpets, clothes, etc.


- What do they eat?

Dog food. if its a baby it cannot it salt, or and oil. it also cannot eat sugar. atleast i recommend it because it can get heart disease and diabetes.

- How big do they get?

They get pretty large. like pretty much the same size of a golden retriever.

- How much room do they need?

You will need to carefully consider how much space you have. They need a medium sized place like a normal dog. a large or extra large crate. but be absolutely sure to take it to big spaces for it run around and have tons of fun.

- How much do they cost?

a fair price, i would say is probably 700 or 800 $

- Are there any laws to do with owing one in Australia?

I dont think so, i think its perfectly fine.

Answer 5

ok...i have 3 german shepherds, they need regular walking, in summer flies like to munch on their ears so you'll need to get some cream from the pet shop to repel them. mine eat a mix of dry food, chicken mince, and once or twice a week some raw chicken wings or necks etc. they can get pretty big, my male must be around 80-90 kgs...but my female would be possibly only 50 or so....not certain. they'd prefer pleanty of room to run around, but if you walk them daily or every 2 days you could get away with a smaller yard. all in all cost wise the bigger the dog the more money its going to cost as meds and food go by weight etc. but they are a good breed,loyal, smart, there are not any laws as far as im aware in autralia as they are not a breed such as pitt bull. the best place to go is if you have a look on trading post website, there are breeders and heaps of pups on there, for a resaonable price. i hope i was some help and good luck!

Answer 6

hi!...I am the proud owner of a German bred GSD. they are wonderful intelligent dogs and I would highly recommend one if:
you have the time to dedicate to training and socialization. there are great breeders around the globe and I am sure they have some in Australia. what you want to look for in a good breeder, is one that is out to improve the breed...not out there to make a quick buck....they should give you a health guarentee, because GSD's are prone to hip and elbow displasia, this guarentee should last at least two years but I have known some that offer it for the life of the dog. you should also get a written contract. here in the states you can find a GSD anywhere between $700-2000 dollars
feeding GSD's.....there are many differant ideas on this, some truely believe in raw feeding, others just go with a high quality kibble made specifically for large breeds. if you go with the kibble route when you look for food you always want to read the ingredients the first ingredient should always be meat, stay away from meat byproducts and fillers such as corn.
My GSD is 16 months old right now and weighs 95 pounds and he is at his full height, but still has a bit to go in filling out. so he will get over 100 pounds once he is totally mature.
I had to laugh at someones comment about GSD's have a tendency to bite their owners..LOL farther from the truth! GSD's are extremely loyal and have a tendency to attach themselves to one person...in my case it is me and I call mine my "velcro-dog" he is always at my side and is the sweetest of dogs. they are also wonderful with children and other animals, but that goes back to proper training and socialization.
exercise is a major thing with GSD's they need alot of it. we don't have the biggest yard in the world, in fact most would call it tiny. but I take my dog out for walks twice a day and we go up to the school yard and play with the sling-shot ball so he gets plenty of exercise....GSDs are very active dogs and can become bored very easily...and let me tell you a bored GSD is a destructive GSD...found that out the hard way when he was only a pup! my best advise to you would be to do tons of research on the breed to see if it will fit into your lifestyle and then start looking at breeders in your area. you want to check out quite a few before you decide. and never ever buy from a pet store! you have no idea what you would be getting into with a dog from there and the possible health problems as well as temperment issues.

Answer 7

The German Shepherd is a noble breed, but I am afraid it is getting harder to find really good examples of these even in Germany. Some police agencies in Germany are switching to other breeds including the Giant Schnauzer.
One problem is that as a breed they have had issues with biting their owners and owners families.
Be very thoughtful before you make this purchase, and consider other breeds just to cover all the options, especially if you have children.

Answer 8

They get big. My aunt got a 1 year old and she is big. The best place to get one is from a very good breeder. Make sure you meet both parents! And don't get one off the streets(the hood) They need to be walked every day and be brushed a few times a week! ^_^

Answer 9

I'd suggest looking up your local German Shep Association for the info you are after. You could also go to one of their open days or a dog show in your area and ask plenty of questions.

This article has some basic info on German Shepherds - http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/german-shepherd-training.html

Good luck if you get one - they are a great breed.

Answer 10

i own one first off be prepared they shed 24-7 and require a lot of maintence they eat dog food anything where the first ingredent is turkey beef etc is fins do not use somethinf where the first ingredent is corn meal (have also found meat as first indgrent helps with sheding) as far as room goes they are hig energy dogs as long as you and him/her go for walks you are fine the price varies i paid 10gs for i mine but work every penny you can also find them at the pound and as far as size mine is 65 pounds he is on the small side european shepards tend to be smaller and American breed tend to be larger but they are great and loyal pets