German shepherds

German Shepherd Dog lying with tennis ball © Becky Murray/RSPCA photolibrary

Often portrayed as military or police dogs in films, German shepherds are often thought to be aggressive. But we’ve seen firsthand how German shepherd puppies, like any breed, can grow into intelligent, loving dogs if given the right training and socialisation.
 

German shepherd cross Tanzi © RSPCA

Tanzi is a white German shepherd cross who came into our care during 2010. She hadn’t had the best start in life and was anxious of new situations.


With patience, the right training and behaviour advice, this overgrown German shepherd pup was soon able to find a loving new home.

 

German shepherds and German shepherd puppies

We believe that every dog should be judged according to deed, not breed, and that German shepherd puppies and dogs, when raised correctly, can make loving loyal pets.


German shepherds, or Alsatians as they are sometimes known, have become a popular breed. Tens of thousands of online searches for German shepherd pups for sale are conducted every month in the UK.


German shepherd puppies for sale

Puppy and adult German shepherds © istockphoto

Do those looking to buy German shepherd pups really know what they’re getting into?


Before responding to an advert that says ‘German shepherd puppies for sale’ make sure you do your homework.


Pedigree German shepherd puppies can suffer from inherited diseases and those breeding dogs for a profit aren’t always as concerned about a puppy's health and welfare as they should be.


Don’t risk it. Don’t buy a German shepherd puppy before you Get puppy smart

 

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