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| Thread | Latest post | Forum |
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| Help with old pedigree please | 13.8 years ago | Pomeranian |
| I tried to make a correction on mothers name | 14.7 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Why are some Poms so inbred? | 16.2 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Stolen Pomeranian found in Tuscola County | 15.9 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Registration problem on a particular bitch | 16.5 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Fixes to the website | 14.1 years ago | Pomeranian |
| Possible parvo exposure | 17.6 years ago | Pomeranian |
The best tool for breeders in the fight against canine hip dysplasia (CHD), to come along in years, is the SV's HD Zuchtwert, or Breed value assessment number (HD ZW). The HD ZW number is an estimation of the probability that a dog will produce progeny with CHD.
You may have felt that choosing a breed was the biggest decision you had to make before getting a dog. But now that you have made that choice, you are now faced with a more basic decision: do you want a male dog, or a female?
Many breeds of dog become popular because they have one or two distinct characteristics that people admire and appreciate. But what perhaps sets the German Shepherd apart from other popular breeds is the unique constellation of attributes that these dogs possess. Loyal, loving, tranquil, intelligent, athletic, eager to learn, cheerful, serious, strong, handsome, dignified – these adjectives can all legitimately be used to define the personality of the highly respected and beloved German Shepherd (GSD).
