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German Shepherd Dog
Loyal, confident, intelligent, protective and highly versatile.
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Score overview
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Health 3/5 The German Shepherd Dog has a moderate overall health profile. Conditions to monitor include hip and elbow dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, gastric dilatation-volvulus and lumbosacral disease. Risk varies between bloodlines and individual dogs. Recommended preventive care includes orthopaedic screening, available DNA testing for degenerative myelopathy, and appropriate neurological and digestive assessment. Regular veterinary care and healthy weight management remain essential. Advantages Things to consider
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