German Shepards Video

More videos here http://www.dog-breeds-explained.com/german-shepherd-dog-breed.html German Shepards Video The German shepherd is only just over 100 years old. The breed was the deliberate product of a breeding program began by 'The Father of the German Shepherd', Rittmeister Max von Stephanitz. They first gained fame as a working dog in the German Army during WWI. However, German shepherds became truly famous with the introduction of Rin Tin Tin in the movies of the 1930s! German Shepherds do have health conditions, which they are somewhat more prone to than other breeds. Bloat (GDV, Gastric Dilatation Volvulus) is possible and occurs when the stomach dilates as a result of an excess of fluid, and sometimes twists. Otitis Externa is an inflammation of the ear canal that frequently affects dogs with long ears, such as those of the German Shepherd. More info on German Shepards Video? Go to dog breed video channel here http://www.youtube.com/user/dogbreedvideo