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Weekly Topic
Dealing with Pet loss
Talking to children about the loss of a pet
By: Terrificpets Staff
Families with pets will eventually have to deal with the death of a pet, which is difficult for both the adults as well as the children in the house. In a great many of families and cases the death of a beloved dog, cat, bird or gerbil is the first close death that children will be exposed to. It is important for parents to talk to kids about death and allow them to grieve for the pet.
One of the worst things that parents can do is to lie to the child about the pet. Some parent's mistakenly believe that if they simply tell the children that the dog ran away or they gave the dog to some other family that the kids will eventually stop asking about the dog and will accept the fact that the dog is no longer in the family. In reality this leaves the children in limbo about the pet, constantly looking for the dog, trying to find out where the dog is and eventually, at some point in time, coming the realization that Mom and Dad lied to them.…
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German Shepherd Dog
| Life Span: | 13-15 years. |
| Litter Size: | 7 - 8 puppies on average |
| Group: | Herding Group |
| Recognized By: | CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
| Color: | German Shepherd Dogs come in various colors, with strong dark colors preferred. All colors are permissible except white, though a small white patch on the chest is allowed. Black and tan is the most popular and most common color. |
| Hair Length: | Medium |
| Size: | Large, Extra Large |
| Shedding: | Heavy Shed |
| Male Height: | 24-26 inches |
| Male Weight: | 77-85 pounds |
| Female Height: | 22-24 inches |
| Female Weight: | 77-85 pounds |
| Living Area: | Because they are fairly inactive indoors, German Shepherd Dogs are perfectly happy as indoor dogs, even in an apartment. These dogs are agile and can be in tight situations without appearing clumsy. However, they do need access to exercise, so if you live in a place where the dog does not have access to a yard, it's imperative that you walk or run with him. |
About this Breed
The German Shepherd Dog is a very strong and alert breed. They have a noble appearance with a strong and chiseled head. They have medium sized eyes that are dark and almond shaped. Their ears are somewhat pointed and open toward the front. They stand very erect when at attention. Their skulls are sloped into a long wedge shaped muzzle. Their noses are black and they have strongly developed jaws with teeth that meet in a scissors bite. The German Shepherd dog has a strong neck that is muscular and long, but always in proportion to the rest of his body. Their chests are deep and filled out. Their legs are strong and muscular and their feet are short and compact. German Shepherd Dogs should always be longer than he is tall. The most desirable proportion is 10 to 8 1/2 length in proportion to height. A female German Shepherd Dog should look decidedly female, and a male German Shepherd Dog should look decidedly male, particularly when you look at their heads. Today, there are German lines of this breed and American lines. The German lines of the German Shepherd Dog tend to be larger dogs with a broader head and darker coat. Dogs with the American line are typically smaller and have less sloping in their hips, which is a traditional German Shepherd Dog characteristic. American lines also show more silver with black coat coloring, whereas the German lines are nearly always black and tan.
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