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| Dog Breed of the Month: The German Shepherd | |
| One of the most recognizable and utilized breeds in the world, the strong, agile and sinewy German Shepherd is one of the few dogs that can be found accompanying a SWAT team, guiding the visually impaired and guarding the doorways of your typical American household, existing colorfully in each realm. Only in existence for about 90 years, we trace this breed’s ancestry back to a group of sheepherding and farm dogs in Germany. |
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Informal breeding groups of
sheepherders collaborated to create dogs with desirable working
qualities. They’ve done just that—creating a beautiful breed
with a harmonious body, an undeniable intelligence about them
and a disarming loyalty. Coming to U.S. in the early 1900’s, this breed became popular after its work with the Red Cross in World War I and became notorious after the silent film star Rin Tin Tin arrested the sentiments of the American people. The trainability of this breed is
fantastic. The German Shepherd is pup of all trades: used as
guide dogs, watch dogs, obedience dogs, agility dogs, herding
dogs, drug detection dogs as well as a search and rescue dogs.
What can’t this dog do? |
Other than that, the German Sheppard
is a natural breed, not requiring clipping or unusual amounts of
grooming.
If you want to purchase a German Shepherd pup, consult a breeder you trust. Unwise breeding has resulted in bone structure problems, which manifests in the form of hip and shoulder dysphasia. They also have a susceptibility to bloat or stomach turns, a clotting disorder called Von Willebrand’s disease as well as progressive retinal atrophy—in other words, eye problems. This breed is also known for its sound temperament, one of its many inheritances as a result of its breeding. It is fearless without being hostile. It is full of expression and self-confidence, though not without a certain aloofness. You have to gain this dog’s trust. It won’t love you immediately like the Golden Retriever. Don’t get us wrong; this breed is not rude or timid. The German Sheppard is poised and approachable though this breed does have a watchtower heart. |
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Agility for Dogs &
Cats ... a Vitamin, Mineral & Herbal Formula |
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Let's face it, most of us don't treat our pets to massages, acupuncture and Reiki. Many dogs and cats don't get
adequate exercise. Some pets are bred such that healthy joints
in the back, knee or hips are almost unusual. No matter the
breed type, dog or cat, age takes its toll on the body and the
joints are no exception. |
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The trick is to select the
appropriate nutrients for the body’s many types of joint tissues
and cells. Agility's ingredients work together as a balancing
formula. As a balancing mechanism, its results are similar to a
massage. When you massage, you are sending signals within the
cells of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. It's much
like waking an army and rousing them to action. Agility does the
same. Used in conjunction with one another, Agility and regular
massages are powerful for a pet's body. Each ingredient carefully considered, Agility was formulated with the body's structural system in mind, which happens to include more than bone alone. Make a fist and you will see that while your finger bones close, the muscles, skin, tendons and ligaments are all involved, structurally. |
Agility contains scientifically
tested ingredients that can help maintain joint and connective
tissue health, such as:
MSM ... a natural source of
organic sulfur, which is crucial for the maintenance of healthy
ligaments, tendons, bones and joints. |
| How do they know where to go? They go with the flow – the flow of energy. | |
March 2006 Issue
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Jane Says "No one part of the body stands alone. Massage the muscles if you want to help the kidneys. Give alfalfa if you want to support healthy kidneys and the bone. I deeply believe that we are all built on and around energy. I massage all of my animals. I even take my goat Daisey for acupuncture!" |
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