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The health of your German Shepherd is of paramount importance. In these chapters, you'll find a wealth of information on the major categories you need to know. Through these chapters, we aim to show you the various pillars we use to maintain your health.
That said, let's not forget that every living being is also subject to its own destiny; dogs are not robots or clones. With living things, there is always an element of unpredictability; it is essential in breeding not to lose sight of these concepts.
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Dysplasia in German Shepherds
- Understanding this common joint condition, its genetic origins, existing screenings and preventive measures in breeding.
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Genetic diseases screened for
- Overview of the main hereditary conditions tested in our breeding: degenerative myelopathy, MDR1, pituitary dwarfism, etc.
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Prevention and veterinary monitoring
Vaccination, deworming, growth assessments: our health monitoring protocol for each puppy and adult.
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Preserve rusticity
- Natural health comes from careful selection, a healthy environment and gradual exposure to real-world stimuli.
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Food
- Kibble, homemade ration or BARF: our food choices for an active, robust and well-digested dog.
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Understanding inbreeding
Calculation methods, reasonable thresholds, risks and avoidance strategies in the rational selection of the German Shepherd.
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Genetic identification
Why we systematically carry out DNA profiles on our dogs, and how this protects the seriousness of parentage. As a reminder, genetic identification of breeding dogs is mandatory ( see the SCC website here)
