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Vaccinations and your puppy

Vaccinations and your puppy

Vaccinations have been quite possibly the most controversial subject of the last couple of years. The Covid pandemic has provided an important, ...

What makes a good protection dog?

Imagine walking down your local neighborhood street one evening with your German Shepherd dog. The sun has set and the street lights have yet to co...

The importance of limiting jumps and excessive exercise in young, developing pups.

Your new puppy only gets the chance to grow up once, make sure they get the best start possible.

Transfer of Ownership: Bringing Your New Protection Dog Home

How to bond with your new dog and what to expect the first week or two.

ADOPT, SHOP, OR IS IT ACTUALLY BOTH?

I hope the reminder to us, is that many things in life are not mutually exclusive, including adoption or shopping for a puppy. Both have their pl...

Security during an Insecure Time--COVID, FEAR, and why you need a GSD.

To say these are unprecedented times is a gross understatment. I've never in my lifetime experienced a global pandemic with such close impact, a...

Dangers of Early Spaying/Neutering

Early spaying/neutering has long been thought to be harmful. Now there is a recent, well-documented study published by UC Davis with good scientifi...

Feeding your GSD

Raw vs Kibble? Grain free? What is a responsible pet owner to do? Helpful, scientific-backed articles to help you make an informed decision.

The history of the German Shepherd Dog

The incredible beginnings of the world's greatest breed.

What is IPO?

At VBH Shepherds, our dogs are trained and titled in IPO to show their genetic, physical, mental and emotional capabilities.

Hip dysplasia: What you need to know

HD is a fear for every GSD owner. Studies have shown that the genetic factor to HD is surprisingly low - 15-40%. The rest is up to you...

Male vs Female

This is one of the most commonly asked questions that we encounter as breeders. Which is better for a family? With children? Which is more prote...