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Check out Louise's ears. I love them! She is one of those dogs that routinely sits around with one ear up and one ear down. Is that cute or what???? Can you believe this little girl was just about out of time at a local kill shelter? A kind-hearted woman pulled her out and asked our help in finding her a good home. I can't imagine that will be a problem.
Louise is a lovely Belgian Shepherd Malinois, but, oh, is she underweight. I don't know what situation she came out of, but they didn't care for her appropriately. She was absolutely emaciated and heartworm positive. We'll help take care of those heartworms and get some weight on her, don't you worry. And despite all she has been through, Louise is just as sweet and energetic as you please. If you love German Shepherds, you will LOVE Louise!

***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.