German Shepherd
German Shepherd Also known as "wolf dog", it was once hailed as "the best dog in the world" king". Its appearance looks particularly cruel, because it resembles the appearance of a wild wolf. It was once speculated that it may be a direct descendant of wild wolves. However, the German Shepherd's character is very gentle, and many people are attracted by its character. I want to raise a German Shepherd.
What should you pay attention to when buying a German Shepherd?
Look at its skin: The skin of a strong German Shepherd is soft and elastic, and the skin is warm, neither cool nor hot. , the body temperature is between 38 degrees and 39 degrees. The coat is loose and shiny, free of odor, parasites, lice and scabies. The skin of sick German Shepherds is dry, has poor elasticity, the coat is messy and rough to the touch. If you see alopecia areata, scabs and decay, there are external parasites.
Inspect the oral cavity: The healthy German Shepherd has a clean and moist oral cavity, pink mucous membrane, bright red tongue, no tongue coating, and no bad breath. The German Shepherd's mouth is closed and does not salivate. If you have bad breath, it means that your teeth are diseased or there is a problem with your digestive system. If your teeth are yellow and have pits, it may be a sequelae of German Shepherd Distemper.
Check its hands and feet: Let the German Shepherd run back and forth to check whether the hands and feet are normal. If there is lameness, the two forelimbs It is unusual to close inward (O-shaped legs) or spread outward (X-shaped legs). At the same time, pay attention to whether the male dog has testicles, because male German shepherds are prone to cryptorchidism. This disease does not affect the reproductive ability of male German shepherds, but it is a serious disadvantage if competing.
Check the anus: the anus of a strong German Shepherd is contracted, the surrounding area is clean and free of foreign matter, and the stool is excessively soft and hard and becomes Strip. When suffering from gastrointestinal diseases such as dysentery, the anus is rarely loose, the surrounding area is dirty, and inflammation and ulcers are occasionally seen.
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