german shepherd.
You know those times when you just have to pick up one or two things from the drug store, but it's Saturday, and you just can't be bothered to put on pants? Or maybe you just did a big grocery shopping only to return home to discover that you forgot one item, and it's not like you're going to go all the way back to the store for that one thing. That's when having a dog like this around would come in real handy. Trained to shop on behalf of his owners, the dog can only carry a bag containing a few small items at a time, but it's enough to eliminate some of those annoying errands that you're too lazy to do yourself. Our dogs have so much more potential that we usually give them credit for. ...
Nus89, Flickr Name: Maya Location: Asturias, Spain Age: 45 days Breed: German shepherd mix Favorite Toy: A pink dog plush Favorite Treat: Bay leaves Likes: Car rides Dislikes: The leash, being brushed Weird Quirk: Maya loves to bite her adoptive mother's tail! If you'd like to submit your pet for a chance to be featured as Paw Nation's Cute Pet of the Day, upload your favorite pet photos to our Flickr pool! More Cute Pets ...
Brandon712, Flickr Name: Panzer Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Age: 9 months Breed: German shepherd Favorite Toy: Tennis balls Favorite Treat: Greenies Likes: Panzer likes visitors, walks, playing outside, sticks and digging holes in the back yard. Dislikes: He doesn't like being left alone. Weird Quirks: He'll defecate only in his owners' yard. Fun Fact: His name is German for "tank." ...
A Belgian Malinois. podilatis, Flickr Obviously the news this week has been dominated by one story: the demise of Osama bin Laden. While the grisly details of that affair may not be something you'd typically read about under the Paw Nation masthead, it is worth mentioning that this, like many U.S. military actions before it, involves four-legged, furry heroics. That's right; the Navy SEAL team that brought down Osama bin Laden counted a single canine unit among its ranks, according to the Huffington Post. The exact identity of the dog, like its Navy SEAL counterparts, remains a mystery. Reportedly the animal was a Belgian Malinois, although reports indicate it may have been a German ...
Tobyotter, Flickr Diarrhea, a condition which is medically defined as having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements a day, is a common affliction for household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Cynthia Leveille-Webster, professor of internal medicine at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. What are the signs that my dog has diarrhea? Aside from loose poops (or maybe accidents on the new carpet), frequency, blood in the stool and weight loss may indicate a problem with diarrhea. If problems persist after a couple of days, it may be time to take action. ...
antaean, Flickr Hip dysplasia is a common affliction for household dogs that can cause arthritis or lameness if untreated. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Jonathan Murray, owner of Parker Veterinary Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., to get some insights about the condition. What are the signs that my dog has hip dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is the medical term for abnormal development if the hip joint. The abnormality occurs as the puppy grows up and the hip joint develops. Dysplasia results in a hip joint that is "too loose," resulting in pain and arthritis due to abnormal motion within the joint. The signs of hip ...