Your Pet Nose

Jan Ryan

When looking at different German Shepherd puppies for purchase or an adoption, it is important to try and weed out any puppies that may pose a problem to your house or family if they have been exposed to neglect or abuse. While bringing an abused dog into your home may not always have a negative outcome and even though all puppies need love, if you have a family or any small children at home, even a small risk of something going wrong because of abuse is better left avoided.

There are many signs to look for when looking over a puppy, which can give you an idea of its overall personality. You want a puppy that will fit in perfectly with your family and the type of lifestyle that you have. By taking these small little extra steps, you are making sure that bringing home that puppy will not be a decision that you will regret any time in the near future.

When examining a puppy that is at the home or location of a breeder, it is vital that you take a good look around the environment that the puppy has been exposed to. This is important to remember when thinking of how to choose the right German Shepherd puppy. You need to know that a puppy who comes from a bad environment or from a place where abuse took place, that you may have a very difficult time training this puppy to live within your house rules.

German Shepherd puppies are smart and quick on their feet so if a certain puppy seems to be slightly more sluggish then the others or it is just displaying behavior that is not normal compared to its brothers or sisters, you may want to consider a different puppy. If all of the puppies seem to act or move slowly or differently then puppies should, it is best to leave and find another breeder as there may be something genetically wrong with the litter or there could be neglect happening which is common in places referred to as puppy mills.

Also, when looking at picking out the right German Shepherd puppy for you and your family, it is best to make sure that the puppy seems to play well with you. If the puppy seems to distance himself or herself a lot and tries to avoid affection or being held by every means possible, you may want to consider another puppy. As a puppy that does not like close affection will more than likely not like close affection later on as it grows into an adult. Then again, if you are looking for German Shepherd puppies who are more about being alone, this may be more of a dog that would act better as a guard dog.

It is important to figure out what you want in your dog and then evaluate the puppy to see if it fits into your expectations so that you and your puppy will both be happy and content.

Jan Ryan has written hundreds of articles on all things canine, including dozens about German Shepherd Dogs. The German Shepherd has a great personality, which is better than most humans. New dog owners should know basic German Shepherd information before bringing home a German Shepherd rescue dog.

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