Colours of German Shepherds. German Shepherds are not just black and tan coloured.
Click here for all the colour variations.
G.S.D. Shapes. show dogs have been ruined by the breeding of dogs with roach backs. Some dogs have such back problems as a result of poor breeding that they can hardly stand. For a breeder who is breeding for the more natural straight-backed G.S.D's go to
Diet. A good quality dry complete food can be enhanced with raw meat, chicken, sardines, eggs, some vegetables, rice, pasta etc. For webs on GSD nutrition go to
Crufts in Trouble
Crufts was slammed for allowing a severely roached back G.S.D. to win Best of Breed in 2016. In the picture on the web you can see the dog is not putting weight on its back legs.
White German Shepherds
White G.S.D's were much discriminated against in the past-now they command a high price as they are much appreciated for their temperaments as well as their good looks. For info on white G.S.D's go to:
Flyball The first G.S.D to win the Australian Flyball Title of FD was a white dog, Edelweiss Blizzard at the Royal Adelaide Show in 2000, pictured to the left with his show ribbon. For info on Flyball click here Flyball
Hip Dysplasia:
Elbow Dysplasia:
Dog Breeders-from 1st July 2018 all dog breeders must register with
Here is info from a G.S.D book.
Tracking is a fun way for you and your dog to keep healthy.
For info on clubs go to:
Alerts-
Advance Dog Food has killed police dogs in Vic. Herald Sun
Beneful-killed dogs NBC News
Nexgard flea and tick tablets have caused seizures in some dogs
Pet Food Recalls in Australia
Australian Veterinary Association
Holidays with your GSD. For info on dog friendly places to stay in Australia go to