The German Shepherd Today
The third edition of The German Shepherd Today continues in the tradition of this peerless guide to provide the best, most complete information on this breed to its legion of admirers. Fully updated, it brings you the Shepherd's story from the beginning and takes it right to the closing years of the 20th Century. In 35 definitive chapters, you can explore in as much depth as you like everything that makes this breed both remarkable and justly celebrated. Here are just some of the topics:Choosing a Puppy or Mature Dog (American-Bred or Import)Reading German PedigreesNaming a German ShepherdHousebreakingGrooming and General CarePreliminary TrainingEarly Obedience TrainingRetrievingObedience Classes, Tracking, AgilityConformation TrainingThe Sieger ShowSheepherding Trials in GermanySchutzhund Trials and Training, Breed Surveys, and Conformation ClassesKoer Reports of Famous German DogsGerman Shepherds in the U.S.Futurities and Maturities in the U.S.National Specialty and Obedience Trial with lists and photos of Grand Victors & Victrixes, and Obedience Victors & VictrixesDog Shows in the United StatesThe Professional HandlerHandling TipsRegister of Merit Sires & Dams (and pedigrees)BreedingThe Genetic FactorThe Color FactorThe Breed StandardStructural AnalysisDiseasesEarly North American Bloodlinesand a great deal more. Everything about The German Shepherd Today is directed at enhancing your knowledge of and pleasure in the breed. Whether you are seeking or raising your first puppy, looking for help in basic or advanced training in the many disciplines in which the breed excels, are a rank novice or a seasoned veteran with the breed there is something valuable you can take from this edition of the breed's most honored work of reference. Visit us online at www.mcp.com/mgr