Nadja vom Zauberberg update

Sable German Shepherd vom Zauberberg

This message from Divya J: Hi Andreas, Hope all is well with you and your canines. Nadja is now 8.5 years old and super fit.Excellent energy levels and learning new things.Due to her 2-4 miles daily walks, she has built muscles on her trunk and feels solid. No more running, too hot in FL.She never is in the crate anymore either, so life is good.Not one day goes by without… continue reading

Spay or neuter my Dog

Jim K. asked: Should I spay my female- or neuter my male dog? Hello Jim, If you have to make a choice between spaying your female or neutering your male, because they live in the same house hold, we suggest you consider spaying the female. You get rid of the situation of him going nuts for ten days twice a year. You also get rid of the mess of her… continue reading

German Shepherd grooming

It is highly  recommend to brush daily, using special brush/rake, that is designed to brush the undercoat and the top coat by having uniquely shaped teeth. Do not use the wire brush, it will scrape the skin and possibly injure it. Daily brushing keeps effort to a minimum and is done in minutes It will also help to discover any skin problems before they can escalate. All dogs should be trained to stand… continue reading

German Shepherd Nail trim

The nails of your German Shepherd should be trimmed about every two months. Unless he is spending sufficient amount of time running on hard surface so that his claws are grinded down naturally. If he has due claws, those of course need to be trimmed regularly as they don’t touch the ground while walking, and therefore can’t be naturally grinded. If the dog has grown claws that are too long,… continue reading

German Shepherd Breeder System

Michelle S. asked: What does H’Litter mean? Zauberberg Team answers: If you have ever bought a German Shepherd puppy from a German breeder, you might have wondered how they name their puppies. The German registration system with the German Shepherd breed club in Germany (Verein fuer Deutche Schaeferhunde, SV) requires breeders to operate by the following rule for their breeding kennel: After a German breeder has applied and was granted… continue reading

When should I start training my dog

Heinz Vom Zauberberg

When should I start training my dog Training a dog should start as early as possible. As soon as a young puppy  has the focus to follow movement and is skilled to take a treat from your hand, you should start the Teaching Phase! Teaching means to make him understand which behaviors are worth while doing and which ones are NOT. The behaviors we do want him to do are positively… continue reading

German Shepherd puppy Zauberberg

Hi Pam, Thank you for keeping us posted about the developments of family and your Zauberberg dogs. Amazing how Jade vom Zauberberg has taken it up on herself guarding and protecting your grandchildren! Now your new puppy, Jewels vom Zauberberg, is catching up – at only 5 months old! See Pam’s Testimonial about Zauberberg German Shepherds.