German shepards live for around how many years? Mine is going on it's 8th year, and he's still just as hyperactive as when he was 4.
How long do German shepards live?
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RossMAN
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All the websites I searched for quoted a life expectancy of 12-13 years. Damn that sucks, even though 4-5 years is far away I'd still be really sad. My family's Queensland Sheepherder/Corgie died last year and life just isn't the same.
Make sure your dog has a good diet, gets exercise and is loved. Also take LOTS of pictures of your dog.
Make sure your dog has a good diet, gets exercise and is loved. Also take LOTS of pictures of your dog.
MereMortal
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It depends to a large extent on the environment that the dogs live in. I had a german shepard/golden retriever mix that had lots of outdoor space to roam around and it lived to be 17.
Thanks, I thought they only lived up to 8-9 years. So I'm glad to hear that it's later.
My dog has skin problems and has sore paws, he tires out fast even just walking, but I think thats because of his sore paws. I don't know what to do about his paws, the vet said to put a bit of javex in the bath tub with water and leave him in for 5min, but that didn't help. I put polysporine on his paws every day and it also doesn't help.
If anyone has any advice I would me more then happy to hear it.
I've got some pics of Ben up on my web site,
Check em out.
My dog has skin problems and has sore paws, he tires out fast even just walking, but I think thats because of his sore paws. I don't know what to do about his paws, the vet said to put a bit of javex in the bath tub with water and leave him in for 5min, but that didn't help. I put polysporine on his paws every day and it also doesn't help.
If anyone has any advice I would me more then happy to hear it.
I've got some pics of Ben up on my web site,
Check em out.
RossMAN
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our SVEA, a german shepard, she lived until she was 13....that was what, 3 years ago....I still MISS HER!!
Asha'man
Asha'man
Our last german shepard was 14 when we had it put to sleep. Proubly would have lived longer but its hip gave out. And the one we have now has a sore hip from falling on the ice.
<< Thanks, I thought they only lived up to 8-9 years. So I'm glad to hear that it's later.
My dog has skin problems and has sore paws, he tires out fast even just walking, but I think thats because of his sore paws. I don't know what to do about his paws, the vet said to put a bit of javex in the bath tub with water and leave him in for 5min, but that didn't help. I put polysporine on his paws every day and it also doesn't help.
If anyone has any advice I would me more then happy to hear it.
I've got some pics of Ben up on my web site,
Check em out. >>
Nice looking dog! I don't know about the sore paw thing, never heard it except in the "Call of the Wild" stories, and their feet were frozen. I guess you could try some little leather booties, that might do the trick.
re his paws my dog had a similar issue. get bag balm and a tack store (horse store) does wonders. It's probably allergies. u can get him allergy tested than have a vaccine tested which works 66 percent of the time. the stats are on your side 
good luck!! it could be a lot of things, but probably allergies. dogs use their skin to exhibit internal problem. This is very different than humans. if i can help PM me. I have a border collie, he'll live at least 15 years
good luck!! it could be a lot of things, but probably allergies. dogs use their skin to exhibit internal problem. This is very different than humans. if i can help PM me. I have a border collie, he'll live at least 15 yearsHuh. It's not very different from humans at all. Many people consider our skin a 3rd kidney, it has a major role in detox.
And anyone with allergies knows it can most certainly effect your skin!
And anyone with allergies knows it can most certainly effect your skin!
Bag balm is a good choice. You can get it at a Tractor Supply Company (TSC) or your canadian equivalent.
Ryan
Ryan
"<FONT size=3>Huh. It's not very different from humans at all. Many people consider our skin a 3rd kidney, it has a major role in detox.
And anyone with allergies knows it can most certainly effect your skin! </FONT><IMG src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border=0>
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True Eli, I was referring to say GI problems than can be exhibited on the skin instead of a hacking cough or something along those lines.
And anyone with allergies knows it can most certainly effect your skin! </FONT><IMG src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border=0>
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True Eli, I was referring to say GI problems than can be exhibited on the skin instead of a hacking cough or something along those lines.
datalink7
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<< The terrible thing about GS is they are very susceptible to hip problems.
>>So true. I had to put my German Shepard to sleep at the age of 7 because of hip displesia (sp?). It was really sad because he was perfectly fine except for his hips. They were giving out on him and he could barly walk
I still miss him, and it has been two years.German Shepards are the best dogs. Never met a bad one yet, and the one I had was such a big part of my life. They don't say "mans best friend" for nothing.
My pure-bred German Shepherd, Thor, lived from late '81 (we received it weeks old from the AKC, with certificates detailing it's pedigree). It died on July 17th, 1994, broke my heart, and caused me innumerable long crying spells in the month, to month-and-a-half after. It was more than a pet, or a friend---it was the equivalent of my brother, as I was and still am an only child.
What probably made all so much worse was knowing what a tortured existence he had just prior to dying. He had hip dysplasia (a condition where the hips eventually become useless because of the severe pain, and all), which is unfortunately far too common in pure-bred German Shepherds, and some other breeds for about six months prior to passing, flies were often biting at the ends of his ears, and fleas were infesting, aggravating, and torturing the living hell out of him (as well as any person who ventured out into the flea-covered backyard). My solace is that he finally was given the peace he so richly deserved after serving us with unwavering loyalty for more than twelve years during the night he passed.
Like anything else where love is involved, there can be oh-so much happiness, and cruelly, there also lies the greatest of all sadness, and pains.
Two months later (Sept. 1994), we had moved out of that rented house, and within a week, or two, thankfully, had our pain eased with the arrival of a new puppy from a new, friendly neighbor---a Lab/Rottweiler mix. He's long gone now, it seems, but the good memories remain, just as vivid as they were seven years ago---as they will always be. I have a new love now in this pet, but I think of myself as being so fortunate, and priveleged to have grown up with Thor as a sweet, cherished family member for so long. That's what matters.
What probably made all so much worse was knowing what a tortured existence he had just prior to dying. He had hip dysplasia (a condition where the hips eventually become useless because of the severe pain, and all), which is unfortunately far too common in pure-bred German Shepherds, and some other breeds for about six months prior to passing, flies were often biting at the ends of his ears, and fleas were infesting, aggravating, and torturing the living hell out of him (as well as any person who ventured out into the flea-covered backyard). My solace is that he finally was given the peace he so richly deserved after serving us with unwavering loyalty for more than twelve years during the night he passed.
Like anything else where love is involved, there can be oh-so much happiness, and cruelly, there also lies the greatest of all sadness, and pains.
Two months later (Sept. 1994), we had moved out of that rented house, and within a week, or two, thankfully, had our pain eased with the arrival of a new puppy from a new, friendly neighbor---a Lab/Rottweiler mix. He's long gone now, it seems, but the good memories remain, just as vivid as they were seven years ago---as they will always be. I have a new love now in this pet, but I think of myself as being so fortunate, and priveleged to have grown up with Thor as a sweet, cherished family member for so long. That's what matters.
<< Make sure your dog has a good diet >>
Cheap dog food around here is 99 cents a can. That's like what, almost $7 in dog dollars??!!
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