German Shepherd Dog Facts

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Raising Newborn Puppies: Keeping Warm

At birth, puppies cannot generate their own body heat and must be kept warm and dry. Healthy newborn body temperature ranges between 95°...

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Critical periods in puppy development: 21-49 days

Puppy playtime is more than just puppy fun time. Between 4-16 weeks of age, play is also critical period of learning. During this time...

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Puppy's first three weeks

There are four critical periods in the social life of a puppy. The first critical period spans the neonatal and transition periods...

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German Shepherd Dog Coat Colors

Shepherds come in a variety of coat colors controlled by several series of genes. Black and Tan/Red, Bicolor, Sable, Patterned Sable, Solid

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Can newborn puppies hear?

Puppies are born blind and deaf. Hearing is the last sense to fully develop. The helpless little pups won't be able to hear mom until...

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When can newborn puppies see?

Puppies are born blind with their eyes 'sealed' shut. Just two slits above their wrinkled, pushed in nose. Sight for a newborn pup is a...