The German Shepherd Dog: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying, Owning, and Training (Breed Basics)

German Shepherds continues the Breed Basics series. Designed to be clear, concise, and reliable in its training message, this book discusses the German Shepherd dog personality, breed characteristics and history, selecting a litter and puppy, early obedience training and socialization, training for tricks, grooming, preventative care, typical German Shepherd ailments and general canine ailments. The informative and accessible text is illustrated with over 80 color photographs to help readers effectively train their German Shepherds.

Katrina Stevens has been involved with German Shepherds since 1975. Along with breeding German Shepherds, she is an obedience instructor and exhibits her dogs in the breed ring. Having successfully completed the GSD (German Shepherd Dog) League judging course, she also judges the breed. When breeding, her first consideration is temperament and as her dogs are primarily pets, all are included as part of the family. She supports all the breed improvement schemes, and being a qualified nurse, is particularly interested in the health and genetic aspects of the German Shepherd dog.