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We currently have a sable male and a sable female puppy available for sale in North Central Florida. Go to http://florida-germanshepherds.com for additional information

Maternal antibodies are those antibodies that are transferred to the puppy or kitten when they receive colostrum milk from their dam only in the first 36 hours of life. After that, even though the breast milk contains many antibodies as well as wholesome nutrients, these antibodies can no longer cross the neonatal intestinal mucosal lining.Continue reading “Puppy vaccinations, timing is critical”

AT WHAT AGE DO GERMAN SHEPHERDS EARS STAND? Puppies ears can stand up anywhere from 8 weeks to 8 months. And generally, they should be standing up by the time your puppy has finished teething. WHY DO GERMAN SHEPHERDS EARS GO UP AND DOWN? It’s common for a pup’s ears to perk up and thenContinue reading “When Will my German Shepherds Ears Stand”

Why I recommend NuVet Plus – As a quality breeder, my highest priority is the health of the dogs I breed. Part of that responsibility includes doing everything possible to assure their wellbeing after they go to a new home. While all quality dog foods will provide everything needed to sustain life, virtually all ofContinue reading “Best Joint supplement for your puppies”

Fruits are perfectly safe for dogs to eat, as long as they’re lower in sugar. Some of the healthiest choices include berries. because they’re also prebiotic. But not all fruits are good for dogs. Here are some of the healthiest fruits you can choose for you dog: Apples Apples are good for dogs. They containContinue reading “What Fruits can a dog eat?”

Sex Hormones Directly Affect the Health and Wellness of Dogs Spay and neuter programs have certainly helped reduce pet overpopulation problems and diseases associated with the sex organs, such as ovarian and testicular cancers, pyometra and some prostate disorders. However, research indicates that the downside to removing the gonads and associated sex hormones is thatContinue reading “ILL Effects of Spaying and Neutering”

The Toxic Contaminants Hiding in Your Pet’s Food According to PetfoodIndustry.com, unwanted toxins inevitably make their way into dog, cat, and other pet foods, and “some level of contamination is unavoidable.” The list of “ingredients and substances” the ultraprocessed pet food industry tries to avoid includes “arsenic, mercury, PCB, BPA, dioxin and aflatoxin.”1 Among theContinue reading “The Toxic Contaminants Hiding in Your Pet’s Food”