Information for new guy.

Wigglesdabum · 02-05-2012, 12:07 PM

Hey everyone! I am just now getting into finding a puppy for myself and my future wife very shortly. I am getting out of the Marine Corps soon and will be moving back home with my fiance. Once we get married in this coming December I was looking at getting a GSD. I have never owned one before but am pretty set on that breed in general. I am not sure of all the sub groups bellow that like show dogs work dogs ddr. To be honest I started reading in here and got a little over whelmed and decided to post here. What I want is pretty basic I am looking for a loyal companion that will protect me and my fiance and wake me up at night if anyone breaks in or wake my woman up so that we can defend ourselves. I was hoping to find a breed that is short haired so I dont have to vacuum as much. This is my first post so be easy on me hah. Thanks for any info yall!

Emoore · 02-05-2012, 12:09 PM

If you want a breed where you don't have to vacuum as much, you might want to re-consider getting a GSD. They *all* shed A LOT! More than any other breed I know. They have a dense undercoat that sheds all day every day, and then twice a year they "blow their coat," which is exactly what it sounds like.

1sttimeforgsd · 02-05-2012, 12:10 PM

Ditto on the shedding!

Wigglesdabum · 02-05-2012, 12:27 PM

No i can deal with the shedding I was just wondering if there was a specific type that maybe did it a little less.

Emoore · 02-05-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wigglesdabum

No i can deal with the shedding I was just wondering if there was a specific type that maybe did it a little less.

They say the long hairs shed less because the hair gets caught on the other hairs and doesn't fall to the ground.

Freestep · 02-05-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Emoore

They say the long hairs shed less because the hair gets caught on the other hairs and doesn't fall to the ground.

Which can cause matting if not brushed out!

Courtney · 02-05-2012, 12:37 PM

Welcome and thank you for your service

GSD do shed but my opinion regular grooming & a good healthy diet will help alot with shedding...and a Dyson vacuum!

TaZoR · 02-05-2012, 12:40 PM

You can have them groomed every 6-8 wks...a brush out is pretty rea$onably priced

Courtney · 02-05-2012, 12:41 PM

^^^ yes

I just make grooming nails & brushing part of our weekend routine.

Wigglesdabum · 02-05-2012, 12:44 PM

what about the breed questions? should i be looking for show or work lines?

02-05-2012, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wigglesdabum New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9	Information for new guy. Hey everyone! I am just now getting into finding a puppy for myself and my future wife very shortly. I am getting out of the Marine Corps soon and will be moving back home with my fiance. Once we get married in this coming December I was looking at getting a GSD. I have never owned one before but am pretty set on that breed in general. I am not sure of all the sub groups bellow that like show dogs work dogs ddr. To be honest I started reading in here and got a little over whelmed and decided to post here. What I want is pretty basic I am looking for a loyal companion that will protect me and my fiance and wake me up at night if anyone breaks in or wake my woman up so that we can defend ourselves. I was hoping to find a breed that is short haired so I dont have to vacuum as much. This is my first post so be easy on me hah. Thanks for any info yall!

02-05-2012, 12:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	If you want a breed where you don't have to vacuum as much, you might want to re-consider getting a GSD. They all shed A LOT! More than any other breed I know. They have a dense undercoat that sheds all day every day, and then twice a year they "blow their coat," which is exactly what it sounds like. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

02-05-2012, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,891	Ditto on the shedding! __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

02-05-2012, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wigglesdabum New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9	No i can deal with the shedding I was just wondering if there was a specific type that maybe did it a little less.

02-05-2012, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Courtney Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,912	Welcome and thank you for your service GSD do shed but my opinion regular grooming & a good healthy diet will help alot with shedding...and a Dyson vacuum!

02-05-2012, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
TaZoR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: collegeville, pa Posts: 276	You can have them groomed every 6-8 wks...a brush out is pretty rea$onably priced

02-05-2012, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Courtney Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,912	^^^ yes I just make grooming nails & brushing part of our weekend routine.

02-05-2012, 12:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wigglesdabum New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9	what about the breed questions? should i be looking for show or work lines?

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