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German Shepherd - also known as the Alsatian. German Shepherds are very adaptable, extremely intelligent and eager to learn and can be trained as guide dogs, avalanche dogs, tracking dogs and police dogs. Most Shepherds are reliable, self-confident, loyal to a fault, protective, brave and even-tempered. Shepherds need a lot of attention, physical and mental activity to keep happy. Acceptable colors are sable, black and tan, bi-color and all-black. Click here to see a wide variety of German Shepherd photo jewelry.

• The life span of a dog, on an average is between 8 to 15 years.
• The sweat glands of a dog are located between their paw pads.
• Dogs have better vision at nighttime than humans.
• A dog that is one year old can have the physical maturity of a 15-year-old human being.
• Dogs mature by six months old. The smaller breeds usually mature before the larger breeds.
• A dog’s nose prints are as unique as a human’s fingerprint? They can act as a proof for identification.
• On an average, at least 70% people all over the world always sign their dog’s name on a greeting card along with the rest of the family names.
• The St. Bernard is considered to the heaviest of all dogs.
• The oldest known dog breed is the Saluki.
• The smallest dog breed is the Chihuahua. It weighs only 4 pounds and is 5 inches high at the shoulders.
• The tallest breed is the Irish wolfhound. It is about thirty-nine inches tall at the shoulder.
• Puppies are born helpless sixty-three days after conception with an average litter of three to six puppies. They are blind and can not stand.
• When a dog becomes too warm it sticks out its tongue and pants.
• Dogs were first domesticated about 12,000 years ago.
• To keep themselves warm in the winter, dogs sometimes curl up
with their tail covering their nose.
• In many cities, there are close to 50,000 pets each year that have no homes and no one to take care of them.
• Dogs have three eyelids? They have an upper and lower eyelid and a third one inside of the other two.
 

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, always practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and always stretch before rising.
Run, romp and play daily.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.