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A Golden retriever’s coat gets stinky if not washed. It is advisable to wash the dog every 6 weeks to get rid of dirt and bad odor. Use mild pet-friendly detergents to maintain the natural oils on the dog’s coat.
Besides Golden retriever puppies sleeping a lot, they also suffer from a skin condition called Ichthyosis. This condition causes black scaly or flaky skin to show up on the retriever’s coat. These is merely a genetic defect and will in… Continue reading Do Golden retrievers have health problems?
Although they are used for police work, German Shepherd dogs are teddy bears at heart. They are affectionate and will snuggle up with you on the sofa. But if you have pet allergies, then cuddling with a Shepherd dog is… Continue reading Does a German Shepherd like to cuddle?
German Shepherds have a protective instinct to guard those they love. But not all Shepherd dogs will have this instinct as some would rather be friendly and playful. Training your shepherd dog is a good way for bringing out his… Continue reading Will my German Shepherd protect me without training?
Examine the dog’s coat. A purebred German Shepherd will have a coat with dense hairs that sit close to the body. Also, purebred Shepherd dogs have three coat types; plush, double-coat, and long-haired.
Yes, another rare German Shepherd is Isabella. The Isabella coat has a Lilac color achieved from a paled out black coat. Shepherd mix dogs like the German Shepherd Whippet have a unique Merle coat.
