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Colorado German shepherd breeders, dog breeders, breeder of German shepherd puppies in Colorado, German shepherd breeders CO |
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Any
breed of dog depends on it's human partner/owner to care for them and to
provide the necessary means to fulfill their needs in any condition and of
course to adore and love them for life. This dependency is rewarded many,
many times over with your dog’s unquestioned devotion and heart-felt
affection not to mention the respect and the love you receive.A dog
quickly becomes a family member and as such it must be able to fit in with
the family’s lifestyle. If it is the wrong breed of dog, brought home for
the wrong reason, and/or one that fails to meet your expectations, then
instead of the animal becoming a beloved member of the family, it could
become a burden and an outcast. With careful consideration about the needs
and requirements of different breeds and thought as to how this pertains to
your own lifestyle, the end result will be four-legged loving companion, a
family member that will bring you much joy and happiness for years to come
and treasure a lifetime.
There are 147 different AKC recognized breeds of dogs and counting. These
dogs come in many shapes, color, type and sizes. Some breeds have longer
hair, others are short haired; some need lots of room to run, others just a
small yard; some require laps to sit in, others are more independent. Before
bringing a dog home to become a part of your family. You should ask yourself
the following questions and write down the answers. Then seek a dog that
best meets your responses.
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| A puppy (ask yourself the questions below) |
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- do you know how big it will grow.
- do you have enough room, both inside and outside, to meet its
exercise needs.
- do you know how active it will be.
- will its temperament and personality fit your own.
- will it constantly need attention.
- do you have the time to train the puppy.
- is it easy to housebreak.
- are you prepared to forego other activities in order to tend to the
pup’s needs.
- can you afford the necessary vaccinations and visits to the
veterinarian.
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| An adult dog (ask yourself the questions below) |
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- can you provide sufficient daily exercise routines for the dog.
- do you have time to spend taking care of the dog’s emotional needs.
- are there special dietary needs.
- are there any health problems that you should consider and be aware
of.
- do you have a safe place to keep the dog when you are not at home.
- will its coat require special care and professional grooming.
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| are you prepared (ask yourself the questions below) |
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- to spend quality time with the dog.
- make personal sacrifices in order to see to the dog’s needs.
- feed, groom and house it properly.
- be forgiving if it goes to the bathroom where it should not.
- deal with dog hair.
- take it to training classes, if necessary (a German shepherd needs
to be trained, he enjoys training and learning).
- treat the dog as a four-legged member of your family.
- accept the responsibilities of dog ownership.
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| Positive reason to own a dog |
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- a companion who asks no questions, makes no judgments.
- someone who loves you regardless of who you are, what you do or how
much money you have in the bank.
- to come home to a presence that immediately fills the room with love
and devotion when you walk through the door.
- To live a life that is mindful while being minded, loving while
being loved, and caring while being cared for.
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| In short, dogs are man’s best friends and most faithful companions,
but they do bring with them responsibilities and obligations that must
be considered by anyone thinking about getting a dog. |
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