Maverick came to us from a high kill shelter. He is a very sweet loving dog! Plays well with other dogs.  Will do well with child 10 years and up do to size. Cats will need to be introduced .  He walks well on the leash, is moderately active,  likes car rides and enjoys his privacy when he goes to the bathroom. He has a thick husky coat so some regular de-shedding will be required!

 

Like many dogs on the south, Maverick is heartworm positive, but don't let that scare you.  We are treating him with monthly heartworm preventative, our preferred method.  Many dogs live long happy lives after being treated for heartworms.

 

***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schäferhunde, which means German Shepherd Dog in English. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage, they are calmly confident, but not hostile. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when it is necessary. Serious and almost human in his intelligence, they have a high learning ability. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. His fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground. A quick daily brushing is best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely, only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. Shepherds have a life expectancy around 13 years.