Mark1647545493 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 We adopted a 3 1/2 year old, 80lb. German Shepherd named Koby tonight. He's been home for 5 hours now and still hasn't barked. He even met the neighbors dog thru the fence and not a peep out of him. I can't hardly believe it because the folks we got him from said he was to hyper. He just needs to be played with. I can't get over how smart he is. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/markfisher/koby3.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/markfisher/koby7.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d106/markfisher/koby6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I had a sheperd growing up; best dog you could have, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Shephards rock, end of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 they are great dogs, until they get hip dysplasia(sp). and cant walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hip displasia sucks But they are HELLA smart dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1647545493 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 He's the smartest dog I've ever owned without a doubt. He had free roam of the house last night and didn't damage anything like I kinda figured he would. He barked a couple times around 1am because he wanted to go outside. After that I didn't hear another peep out of him till the alarm clock went off and startled him. I hope he never has any problems with his hips. Wonder if there is any preventive maintence I could do to help prevent hip problems? thanks everyone, I just had to brag him up a little... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 cool dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 the hip proublem is a genetic one, so not much preventive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 i want a dog...but nothing that big...i like it tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Nice dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Advocate Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Youre a nice dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitamincj Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Sit Ubu sit. Cool dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 My dog is a german shepard/black lab mix (leaning more towards the black lab side though). Very good dog. The hip problems are common with a number of larger breed dogs. But much better than some foo-foo faggy small dog!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 golden retrievers are the win... buster is a year and a half and allie is 4 months. they are truly smart dogs.. and very kind and loving. here is a pic http://images5.theimagehosting.com/mygoldens.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 i dont know if its to late to train the dog but make it like these... http://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/policedogs.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyPimpstress1647545491 Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Can you see my dog doing that Clark??? btw, cute puppy... i love shepards! I have one as well (used to own two ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 the hip proublem is a genetic one, so not much preventive. not nessesarily, it is common in shepards, but you can help prevent the hips from developing problems by limiting thier jumping for the first year - year and a half, like jumping off stuff and allowing it to jump to catch frisbee's ect. looks like a good dog, you have a fenced in yard? can my lab come over and play??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordstang2000GT Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Cool dog. Here is a pic of my American Bulldog Jovie. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/fordstang306/Jovie-for-Web.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/fordstang306/Jovie-side-web.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/fordstang306/Jovie-shrunk-side-view.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Can you see my dog doing that Clark??? btw, cute puppy... i love shepards! I have one as well (used to own two ) Jen your dog is the size of a Festiva. that dog would be even cooler if you yelled at it in german. BTW this is CLARK THE GREAT on dumbasses name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorback Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Dude awesome job. I love shepherds, my last two dogs have been shepherds. You have a very nice looking one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mithesaint Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 not nessesarily, it is common in shepards, but you can help prevent the hips from developing problems by limiting thier jumping for the first year - year and a half, like jumping off stuff and allowing it to jump to catch frisbee's ect. Hip Dysplasia is a multifactorial disease of large breed dogs. Genetics plays an important role, as does the dog's environment. Most dysplasia is expressed early in life (2-3 years old) and then progresses to degenerative joint disease and arthritis. Some cases can be treated with pain killers, other, more severe cases in younger dogs need total hip replacements. There have been many studies that have proven that a balanced diet fed in MODERATION helps reduce the incidence of dysplasia in a given genetic population. If he doesn't have any problems yet, that's a good sign, but it's no guarantee he won't get arthritis later in life. Sadly, many big dogs do. What should you do? Keep your dog in good shape. Daily walks and weekly trips to the park. Keep his muscles lean and strong, and keep him thin. Look at your food bag. What are you feeding him? Anyway, look at the bag. Find out how much he is "supposed" to get, and reduce that amount by 10-15%. The feeding guidelines are formulated for sexually intact dogs and their energy needs. Assuming that your dog is neutered, which he should be, his energy needs are less than if he wasn't neutered. That help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Might i recomend a new type of treat for your new family member. One of our dogs became REALLY sick after some bad raw hide chips. And our vet told us that raw hides have a tendancy to carry bacteria on them that make dogs sick. In our case it was Colitous. (trust me its gross and nut fun) She told usa bout Greenies. They are a littel pricey but the dogs seem to love them and they are good for their teeth. You can get them at meijers and petsmart and order them on line. your dog is very pretty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhobs Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 cute german shepard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supldys Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 awesome dog! I've wanted a german shepard for awhile. Not only are they badass, they're a dog that might actually be able to keep up with me running (as long as they dont get that hip aids), plus german commands are the shiznit and what better dog to teach them to? Just I barely have time for myself, let alone a dog, so I'll just have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.