The German shepherd is acclaimed as the most intelligent and impressive of guard dogs. This book traces the history of the breed, and gives detailed coverage of training, including the crucial socializing stage. Advice is included on diet, breeding, genetics and health care.
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The purpose of this book
The publishers wanted a book written for the international market. Unfortunately, material for copy from some countries arrived too late to meet the deadlines. The book was renamed the "ESSENTIAL GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG" but was still intended for the world market. Our three basic aims were consideration for the following:-
1. The WUSV (i.e.German) type prevails throughout the world.
2. The GSD was created as a working dog and should remain so.
3. The text should relflect a "hands on" approach resultant from more than thirty years of breeding, exhibiting, tarining and judging GSDs(we are both qualified SV judges and have judged the breed throughout the world).
The International Canine Federation (FCI), which works closely with the WUSV, is the controlling body for all breeds throughought the world. Britain and the U.S.A. are not affiliated the the FCI, whose members are required to adopt and observe the breed standard, also the breeding, exhibiting, judiging and working practices of the country of origin. Therefore, respect for WUSV/FCI principles and practices in Britain and the U.S is voluntary rather than obligatory, which explains the existence of divergent breed types and traditions in both countries.
The German Shepherd Dog is acclaimed worldwide as the most intelligent and impressive of the guarding breeds. The GSD's outstanding temperament means that it excels in a variety of roles, from the disciplines of police and security work, to working as a guide dog for the blind, and competing in Working Trials, Schutzhund, Obedience and Agility competitions. The good-looking German Shepherd Dog has also enjoyed great success in the show ring, and is the companion dog par excellence. In this highly comprehensive Book of the Breed, the authors trace the history of the breed from its origins in Germany to its present status worldwide. There is detailed coverage of training the GSD, starting from the crucial stage of socialisation through to advanced exercises. Expert advice is given on diet, exercise, breeding, genetics, and health care in this lavishly illustrated book, which is a must for all GSD enthusiasts.
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