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German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California © 2003
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Rescue clubs are non-profit organizations, whose job is finding, rescuing and treating abandoned and stray German Shepherds. They deal in finding owners for these dogs. Rescued dogs cannot participate in any breeding project, because faults and health disorders are among the most common pretexts for abandoning of a pet. Therefore, rescue organizations are responsible for spaying/neutering these dogs.
People abandon their pets for various reasons, such as changes in living conditions or daily regime. Health problems of owners may render them unable to care for their dogs, and therefore often leave pets unsupervised. Some people leave their dogs after discovering faults after a failure to pass a confirmation show because of breed standard deviations or genetic disorders. This has much to do with irresponsible care or improper choice of a breeder.
If bought from a 'puppy-mill', an owner may underestimate the likelihood of deviant behavior toward people, other animals and children. True breeders consider it of paramount importance to warn potential buyers of these possibilities.
German Shepherds Breeders Pictures - Health Problems
German Shepherd dogs may suffer from various genetic diseases, such as elbow- and hip dysplasia (elbow- and hip construction disorder), degenerative Myelopathy (poor hind leg condition), and Epilepsy (sudden paralysis attacks). Pups need examinations from early puppyhood. You must exclude diseased species from breeding projects.
Some illnesses relate to improper exchange of substances. Pannus (an eye condition) correlates to immune disorders. German Shepherd dogs can suffer from pannostteitis (excessive bone growth), Peripheral Vestibular Disease (poor coordination) and Von Willebrandt Disease (a blood disease).
German Shepherds Breeders Pictures - Club Links
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Chicagoland Shepherd Rescue © 2000-2004
Chicagoland German Shepherd Dog Rescue
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Ballarat Branch GSD Club Victoria - Provides obedience classes, tracking, agility and show training, and puppy classes. Events, results, and photo gallery. Australia.
Duston GSD Training Club - Teaching owners of German Shepherd Dogs. Includes schedule of events, newsletters [PDF], local law, and links. Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
Estonian Association of German Shepherds - Association information, show schedule and results, working trials and training schedule, Kærung results, breeders, archives, and links.
German Shepherd Dog Club of America - GSDCA organization and breed information, events calendar, show results, temperament test details.
German Shepherd Dog Club of Atlanta - Information on events, membership and training classes.
German Shepherd Dog Club of Canada - Provides information on the breed, shows, events calendar, and member information and application. Arthur, Ontario.
German Shepherd Dog Club of Houston - Club information, upcoming shows and trials, links, and fund raiser to provide vests for Police dogs.
German Shepherd Dog Club of Manitoba - Classes, events, show results, breeders, membership information with online application.
German Shepherd Dog League NSW Inc - Breed information, puppy listings, hereditary disease information, training and locations, upcoming events, results of recent club activities and related links. New South Wales, Australia.
German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain - Membership information, show dates and results, newsletter, and articles.
German Shepherd Dog of America - Working Dog Association - A non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare and betterment of the German Shepherd Dog through demonstrated working abilities and conformation to the international breed standard. List of member clubs, events, and applications.
German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada - Club information, contact and links to member clubs, breed standard, events and results, articles, merchandise and bookstore.
GSA Ireland - WUSV affiliate training club with groups around the country. News, SV breed standard, membership, contact information, and links.
Northern New Jersey German Shepherd Dog Club - Founded in 1954, dedicated to the betterment of the breed through obedience training, show handling classes, and educational lectures. Schedule of classes and lectures, membership application, and links.
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Australian German Shepherd Dog Ring © 1998-2003
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Official Swedish German Shepherd Club - Club history, shows, trials, club magazine. Bilingual.
Ottawa Area German Shepherd Dog Club - Promoting responsible ownership of the German Shepherd Dog. Club information, local GSD events and breeders, and links of local interest.
Rocky Mountain German Shepherd Dog Club - AKC and GSDCA sanctioned club offering monthly meetings and specialty shows. Includes events calendar, photographs, rescue contacts, and a membership application. Denver, Colorado.
S.A. Alsatian (Shepherd Dog) Club - Kennel Union of South Africa affiliated breeding and obedience training club founded in 1922. Includes membership information and training and events schedules.
Southern Idaho Working Dog Association - Striving to maintain the working character the GSD breed is known for. Events, announcements, and links.
The German Shepherd Dog Club of Rochester, NY - Enthusiast club that hosts shows, matches, and seminars. Includes articles and advice, upcoming and previous events in the area, and links to nearby rescue organizations.
The German Shepherd Dog Club of Wales - Club information and show dates and results.
Wellington District German Shepherd Dog Club - NZKC affiliated club offering obedience and show training. Includes news, show results, photo galleries, breed standards, listing of NZ GSD clubs, and links. Taita, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
German Shepherds Breeders Pictures - Breeders Links
Alkarah German Shepherd Dogs - Small breeding kennel located in the hills of Hunterdon County in western New Jersey. Breeding GSDs for 25 years.
Brierwoods German Shepherds - Member of the German Shepherd Dog Club. All dogs OFA, and raised around children in a family environment.
Jagermeister- Breeding working bloodlines for companion, sport, and law enforcement. Photographs, pedigrees, trial results, and training services. New Egypt.
Jardo Kennels, Reg. - From imported bloodlines for pet and show. Bred for temperament, structure, and substance. Imports available. Member of GSDCA for over 45 years. Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Karizma German Shepherd Dogs - Breeder with photographs of dogs. Located in Annandale, New Jersey.
Mercer's German Shepherd Dogs - Breeding for health and temperament. Photographs and pedigrees.
Thom's- Small hobby breeder. Photographs, profiles, and pedigrees.
