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Golly Moses! Look at how beautiful Jara is! Wait until you meet her. You're going to adore her personality too! She is so calm, so lady-like!
Jara and Edna Ann were originally rescued by Josh, a young man who gave them a temporary home with the intentiona of having us find them forever homes. Unfortunately before we could do so, Josh died. We were contacted by his family with the request that we fulfill his desire. Knowing that both dogs are heartworm positive, they have made a donation sufficient to pay for their treatment.
Jara is really a lovely dog. Although not small, she has a petiteness to her, a delicate way of carrying herself. She is quite calm and very loving. My photos just don't do this girl justice! She will make a wonderful addition to any home!

***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schà¤ferhunde, 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.