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Cedarwood German Shepherds
TC - Temperament Certified
This certifies that this dog has passed a rigorous test given by professionals certifying that the dog has sound nerve.
CGC - Canine Good Citizen
CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The
Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good
manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. More
AKC
OFA & OFE - OFA is short for the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. This an organization does testing on canine hips and
elbows for specific genetic defects like hip dysplasia.
DISCIPLINES
Are purebred dogs better than mixed breed dogs? (Taken from the AKC)
For several important reasons we think your new dog should be a purebred. At the top of the list are matters of predictability
and reliability.
Purebred dogs are the result of a long process of selective breeding for specific physical attributes and temperaments. When
you buy a purebred puppy you know what to expect as far as size, amount and type of coat, and temperament in the grown
dog.
When considering a purebred dog it is possible to narrow down the choices to those that most clearly fit your personal
lifestyle and interests. For example, will the dog be good with children? Will you have the time to groom and exercise the dog
properly? If you buy a dog with qualities you want it's more likely you'll be a responsible owner.
A good purebred breeder will tell you why his or her breed is not for everyone and help guide you to a breed more suited to
your lifestyle. These breeders also have the experience to give puppies the care and nurturing they need at critical
early stages. This not only insures you'll have a healthy puppy, but that the puppy is much less likely to develop
into a difficult or impossible adult.
Family Pet - From birth we will socialize a family pet puppy around everyone and everything. They will be taught NOT TO
tug and NOT TO bite us. They can play with toys and chase a ball, but only in a non-aggressive way. These dogs need to
be comfortable with strangers and other animals coming up to them. They will be in the house learning new footing, carpet,
wood floor, slippery floors and stairs. Starting at 6 weeks we will take them away from the litter for a ride in the car and
maybe to the store. I take them to school and let kids pet them.
Working Dog and Personal Protection - From birth to 12 weeks we will socialize the puppy just like the family pet puppy
except for the tug and bite. These puppies need to learn how to tug and always "win". This builds their confidence. They
need to learn that it is ok to bite, and biting us is fine. We will build on their natural aggressive prey drive. These puppies will
be brought into the house also and taken for rides and to school, but not as much as the family pet puppies.
After you get your puppy home at 8 weeks, you should continue to follow this regimen, but after 12 weeks the puppy needs
to become more anti-social. Only to come out of its house, whether its a crate or an outside pen, to WORK with you
training. It's entire world will become focused on this time with you. Professional training is imperative! Find a trainer
in your area who can work with you regularly, if you don't you could end up with an uncontrollable, potentially
aggressive adult.
This type of dog can be raised with the family and live with you in the home if trained properly.
Registries
SV German Shepherd Dog Club of Germany
WUSV - THE WORLD UNION OF GERMAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUBS
This certifies that this dog has passed a rigorous test given by professionals certifying that the dog has sound nerve.
CGC - Canine Good Citizen
CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The
Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good
manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. More
AKC
OFA & OFE - OFA is short for the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. This an organization does testing on canine hips and
elbows for specific genetic defects like hip dysplasia.
DISCIPLINES
Are purebred dogs better than mixed breed dogs? (Taken from the AKC)
For several important reasons we think your new dog should be a purebred. At the top of the list are matters of predictability
and reliability.
Purebred dogs are the result of a long process of selective breeding for specific physical attributes and temperaments. When
you buy a purebred puppy you know what to expect as far as size, amount and type of coat, and temperament in the grown
dog.
When considering a purebred dog it is possible to narrow down the choices to those that most clearly fit your personal
lifestyle and interests. For example, will the dog be good with children? Will you have the time to groom and exercise the dog
properly? If you buy a dog with qualities you want it's more likely you'll be a responsible owner.
A good purebred breeder will tell you why his or her breed is not for everyone and help guide you to a breed more suited to
your lifestyle. These breeders also have the experience to give puppies the care and nurturing they need at critical
early stages. This not only insures you'll have a healthy puppy, but that the puppy is much less likely to develop
into a difficult or impossible adult.
Family Pet - From birth we will socialize a family pet puppy around everyone and everything. They will be taught NOT TO
tug and NOT TO bite us. They can play with toys and chase a ball, but only in a non-aggressive way. These dogs need to
be comfortable with strangers and other animals coming up to them. They will be in the house learning new footing, carpet,
wood floor, slippery floors and stairs. Starting at 6 weeks we will take them away from the litter for a ride in the car and
maybe to the store. I take them to school and let kids pet them.
Working Dog and Personal Protection - From birth to 12 weeks we will socialize the puppy just like the family pet puppy
except for the tug and bite. These puppies need to learn how to tug and always "win". This builds their confidence. They
need to learn that it is ok to bite, and biting us is fine. We will build on their natural aggressive prey drive. These puppies will
be brought into the house also and taken for rides and to school, but not as much as the family pet puppies.
After you get your puppy home at 8 weeks, you should continue to follow this regimen, but after 12 weeks the puppy needs
to become more anti-social. Only to come out of its house, whether its a crate or an outside pen, to WORK with you
training. It's entire world will become focused on this time with you. Professional training is imperative! Find a trainer
in your area who can work with you regularly, if you don't you could end up with an uncontrollable, potentially
aggressive adult.
This type of dog can be raised with the family and live with you in the home if trained properly.
Registries
SV German Shepherd Dog Club of Germany
WUSV - THE WORLD UNION OF GERMAN GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUBS