Salukifan Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sighs.....you are so lucky. I so badly want a GSD, they would have to be my favourite breed, but the shedding, OMG the shedding!!!Good luck with your girl, pics are mandatory:) Not all of them! I've had shepherds for over 30 years and I've FINALLY got one that hardly sheds - and she's a long-coat . I was going to ask if the long coats shed less - it would seem logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Mine sheds like there is no tomorrow! But he has skin problems too, which doesn't help. Unfortunately mine has the skin problems - however I've found the 3yrly vaccination instead of annual has helped a lot. I found that her skin always flared up within a week or so of being vaccinated (hot spots ) and now she only gets ear infections, mainly after a lot of wet weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdog2 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I was going to ask if the long coats shed less - it would seem logical. Only because she doesn't have a double coat - my last long coat shed like there was no tomorrow :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Sighs.....you are so lucky. I so badly want a GSD, they would have to be my favourite breed, but the shedding, OMG the shedding!!!Good luck with your girl, pics are mandatory:) Not all of them! I've had shepherds for over 30 years and I've FINALLY got one that hardly sheds - and she's a long-coat . I was going to ask if the long coats shed less - it would seem logical. If they are Long coats(no undercoat) then yep they are not going to leave the fur bunnies, Long Stock Coats(with undercoat) will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugeanjaam Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I won't hijack this thread but if those in the know could pm me about what to look for and ask the breeder about in regards to a LC GSD that would be awesome! I fully expect some shedding and I am more than happy to groom to help keep it to a minimum but a LC sounds like it may be the go for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I won't hijack this thread but if those in the know could pm me about what to look for and ask the breeder about in regards to a LC GSD that would be awesome! I fully expect some shedding and I am more than happy to groom to help keep it to a minimum but a LC sounds like it may be the go for us. Just budget for a Roomba as well :laugh: Or whip around with a 'swiffer' each morning, that doesn't take long and stops the dust bunnies from forming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelnkids Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 thanks, we may be getting her sooner than expected, the breeder will let us pay half now, and take her and pay the rest when we have it. so i was wondering what toys are good, and how many do i need. i dont think we will need a crate, she will be sleeping inside with us, so a dogbed, is there anything else apart from a chain and collar, and name tag. Just want to be prepared. thanks Can I suggest you rethink the "no crate" decision? Crates are really only suitable to be used inside anyway. With a young family and a young dog, a method of safely separating them is important. A crate provides a safe place for the puppy when you cannot supervise and I'd really recommend you feed her in there, give her her naps and sleep her in there. I would also place her in her crate when your family is eating - at any time. Teach your children that the crate is your pupp's place and she is never to be bothered when she is in there. That gives her a refuge from the kids when she needs one and means you can keep her safely contained when you have visiting kids etc. Seriously, a crate trained dog is a godsend and knowing that she is separted from your kids when you cannot supervise will give you serious peace of mind. I don't know how old your kids are but I would not be allowing them unsupervised time with her until they are all aged 7 years or over. What do you want the chain for? Do you mean a check chain? thanks for the advice on the crate thing, i never thought of it like that, the breeder said she is already crate trained and well use to a crate, so that should be no problem. As regards the chain, i meant a dog lead and choke chain doh, she suggested getting a lunge chain to start with, so she can run quite far, with us still being in control,. until we get use to her, and trust her and vice versa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Congratulations Maxnkids on the impending arrival of your new family member! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 she suggested getting a lunge chain to start with, so she can run quite far, with us still being in control,. until we get use to her, and trust her and vice versa That would be a "lunge line", softer on the hands. A tracking leash is probably the best, but lunge lines from horse supply shops are cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The longcoats do not shed nearly as much as the shortcoats noticably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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