![]() This website was created by AllĬontent Copyright 2008-2009 © Kennels von Lotta. For information on making use of this article see Terms and Conditions If you do decide to get an American line German Shepherd, be certain that not only its parents, but all ancestors for at least four generations have healthy OFA certified hips and that you can at least verify the temperament of the parents.Ĭopyright 2005. There are no temperament tests required either. This litter has at least one dog in the puppies’ parentage, going back 3 generations, earned an AKC Conformation Championship or Grand Championship title. There is another serious issue to consider when looking at this type of dog - there is no hip certification required by the main breed registries in the United States. In addition, there are several health concerns that seem to be more common among these dogs, such as bloat, allergies, and excessive shedding. ![]() The German Shepherds of this type usually have thinner bones, narrower heads, exaggerated angulation, and softer ears and pasterns. American Bloodlines are practically a different breed of dog, as breeders who promote this type do not follow the international German Shepherd breed standard.
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