Todo sobre el pastor alemán con Luna, una invitada muy especial.

Hello and welcome to the Happy Pets and Families Channel. Today I'm going to talk to you about the German shepherd dog breed. Specifically, I'm going to show you around with Luna, who is here with me today. She's going to help me teach you everything you need to know about this breed. The German shepherd is a very noble and exceptional breed of dog. They are perfect animals to have with a family because they have a great attachment to all members of the family. The German shepherd, like other breeds that have been selected in a very intense way, has fixed in its genes a series of characteristics that manifest themselves in a fairly predominant way, and that for some animals and specific individuals, can cause some problems and inconveniences. If you've thought about having a German shepherd, you should always try to adopt it from a kennel or an animal protection association before buying it. By purchasing perpetual breed animals that continue to be genetically selected and that continue to reproduce indiscriminately through adoption, we can also try to help animals that do not have the luck and opportunity to belong to a family and to have the love and affection that this can give them. Always try to adopt. Before buying any type of dog or peter, you have to know what their needs are and what requirements they will have regarding the space where they can grow up and also the time needed for exercise and attention in general. And you have to be aware of whether you are capable of dispensing with these needs. Understand that a dog, like no other pet, is a toy, and this animal can live with you for many years. You do not have to think only about your present possibilities, but you should also think about the future possibilities of time, maybe maintenance and space. A German shepherd needs a lot of physical exercise. It needs to be able to walk and run on large areas of land. Up to about two hours of running or walking every day to prevent it from getting frustrated and to help it grow in a healthy and balanced way. Right now, Luna is a puppy and is in the middle of her development phase. The attention she needs is much greater than an adult animal. Her family is completely delighted with her because she is a very young dog who has come to bring a breath of fresh air to the whole family. In addition, she is extremely lucky that her family can dedicate all the time she needs and also a huge amount of land to be able to run and be happy. Although she is very obedient and already responds perfectly to orders and to being called by her name, she will only remain still for a long period of time if she is being given affection and caresses regarding her diet and especially when they are puppies. The German shepherd is a fairly demanding animal that will require a very complete diet during the first year of life. Feed your dog high end foods that will allow this large animal to grow in a balanced way and without any type of deficit during its growth. You should try to ensure that the feed or food you give it is rich in chondroitin and glucosamine, since these foods help prevent the degeneration of joint cartilage and this breed is particularly prone to joint problems. Training a German shepherd is a very important part of its development since as they are very intelligent animals, they need to be given a good foundation so that they know how to act in the future and also know how to behave correctly and be friendly with people and animals around them. If you are not sure about any key aspect of their education, do not hesitate to ask for help from educators and people who can give you expert advice. If they do not receive the correct education, it can cause you a lot of problems which they may also encounter throughout their life. Problems such as aggression or separation anxiety are quite common if they are not properly educated, Their behavior will depend on their education in these early stages of life and your relationship with them will depend on it throughout their life. You should pay special attention to diseases that can be transmitted by external parasites which we have discussed in another video and we will provide the link in the description box. Like any other animal, they will need an adequate internal and external deworming regiment as well as an adequate vaccination regimen to prevent diseases such as distemper or porbovirus. In Luna's case, in addition to other anti parasitic methods, she has a collar that will prevent her from getting fleas and ticks which in turn can transmit diseases to her. Her mouth, teeth, ears, the rest of her skin and also all the hygiene that involves her intimate areas are part of the normal care that any type of animal must have. In addition to diseases that dogs may have acquired in the case of German Shepherds, you should also be aware of certain diseases that they suffer from congenitally. These are diseases that develop during their development and diseases that, as I mentioned at the beginning of the video, are very much rooted in their genetic characteristics. Diseases such as hip dysplasia or problems such as elbow dysplasia. They are usually associated with lameness that can occur even in very young animals. They are a malformation of this type of joint. If you notice any type of lameness even in a very young animal, you should go to your veterinarian if it does not appear, it could start around 7, 8, 10 months of age so that an early diagnosis of this type of disease can be made. They may also have neurological problems because the shape of the back of their body, the tail area and slightly droopy, and this has been a typical shape that has been sought through genetic selection. They also tend to suffer from problems such as cauda equina syndrome, which is an arthrosis of the spine that can cause compression of the nerves that go to their legs. They may also have problems such as degenerative myelopathy. Both diseases can have clinical signs such as incoordination or weakness in some parts of their body, such as the hind limbs. Another group of congenital diseases that these types of animals tend to suffer from are those related to their eyes. Sometimes we can observe the presence of juvenile cataracts that occur when the animal is very young. Another type of congenital diseases that are closely related to the German shepherd breed are heart diseases. These are related to development and can cause problems such as fatigue, problems with exercise and fainting. A very important aspect that you need to know whether you have a German shepherd or any other type of large or giant dog breed is that they are animals that are predisposed to suffering from stomach dilatation and torsion. You have a very interesting article about stomach dilatation and torsion on the blog and I will leave the link in the description box. Although it is not a breed considered potentially dangerous, you should take into account its size. I recommend that you always walk it on a leash and also that you do not let it off the leash unless you are in an area specially set up for them. Introduce it to other animals using its leash, and if you see that it shows any type of shy or distrustful nature towards other animals, you should consider using a voicemail. Luna is still a puppy and today we have carried out her identification through which we have put her microchip and opened her passport. In this way, Luna will always be recognizable and if at any time she were to get lost, we would always be able to know who her family is. So congratulations. If you have a German shepherd, you can dedicate all the time it needs. If you're thinking about it and in this video you've discovered that the German shepherd is the type of animal that best suits your needs. I encourage you to get to know this breed and want to be a part of its life. You'll be surprised by its affection, intelligence and desire for activity. Apart from its character with your entire family. It's an ideal animal if you want to do physical exercise with it. If you want to run or walk with it in the park, it will always inject you with a good dose of positive energy when you get home. As I mentioned at the beginning, it would always be best for you to adopt it because there are a lot of dogs that are looking for a second chance and a family that loves them. They will only return love and companionship to you. 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