References and Recommended Reading
Publications
The following are a list of publications that are recommended reading. They represent places in which you will find further information if you desire to deepen your knowledge about German Shepherds, or caring for animals in general.
These publications in no way represent the e-Book that you have purchased yet form an important and intricate network of valuable resources, which can be easily obtained from your city library, or purchased at a reasonable price.
Where possible, these books have been placed in an easily identifiable category. This list is advisable only and no obligation to read them is required, as they simply expand on what has already been covered in the e-Book, which you are now reading.
Breeding
Grossman, A (1983). The Standard Book of Dog Breeding. VA: Denlinger
If you are interested in Breeding German Shepherds you might benefit from reading the following information first. Becoming a German Shepherd Breeder requires that certain standards be met and you must also ensure that you will be able to afford it.
‘The Standard Book of Dog Breeding’ will provide you with an overview of dog Breeding and is easy to read and to understand.
Crate Training
Storer, P. ‘Crate Training Your Dog’ Storey Books; Booklet, 2000
This book is easy to read and understand. It can be found online at Amazon.com and you should be able to purchase it for under $5 dollars. You only need the basics to be able to Crate Train your German Shepherd and this book has all the information you need to be successful.
The Law
Randolph, Mary. ‘Dog Law: A Legal Guide for Dog Owners and Their Neighbors’, 3rd Edition. Berkeley, CA: Nolo Press, 1997.
The book ‘Dog Law: A Legal Guide for Dog Owners and their Neighbors’ contains valuable information about the laws surrounding pet ownership and you should consider reading it as background information about owning your German Shepherd.
Resources
German Shepherd Breeders & Organizations
The American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club is where you will find all the required information about German Shepherd Breed requirements. This is a particularly important organization that you will need to be aware of if you intend to show your German Shepherd at dog shows.
The American Kennel Club also offers another avenue to expand your German Shepherd network. It offers updated news on the latest German Shepherd events and news. The American Kennel Club also offers extensive information regarding registered German Shepherd Breeders and where to find them.
http://www.akc.org
German Shepherd Organizations
Shepherd Rescue
This is a website that can provide you with German Shepherds that have been lost and rescued in the Washington DC & Virginia area. This is where you would go if you do not have a lot of money to buy a breeding German Shepherd and are simply looking for a German Shepherd to own as a pet, not as a show dog.
http://www.Shepherdrescue.org
There are also many other German Shepherd rescue organizations. To find a German Shepherd Rescue organization in your area, simply go to your favorite search engine and type in ‘German Shepherd Rescue’. Good Luck!
The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
This website will provide you with further information about Health related topics that you should consider reading about. The website is easy to follow and will provide you with a great resource during your time as a German Shepherd owner.
http://www.akcchf.org
Vaccinations times
The following website has information pertaining to the Vaccination requirements of owning a dog. It lists all the Vaccinations that your German Shepherd will need and when they should have them.
http://www.dvmvac.com
