German Shepherd is originated from Germany but Yoranian is originated from United States. German Shepherd may grow 37 cm / 15 inches higher than Yoranian. German Shepherd may weigh 41 kg / 91 pounds more than Yoranian. Both German Shepherd and Yoranian has almost same life span. German Shepherd may have more litter size than Yoranian. Both German Shepherd and Yoranian requires Low Maintenance.
Basic Information
Group:
Herding dogs
Toy dog
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Germany
United States
Life Span:
9 - 13 Years
12 - 14 Years
Other Names:
Alsatian, Alsatian wolf dog, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schaferhund, Schaferhund
Yorky Pom • Yorkie Pom • Yorkie-Pom • Yorki-pom • Yorkipom • Yoranian Terrier • Porkie • Pom-Yorkie
Colors Available:
Black and Tan, Sable, Bicolor, Black and White
crcream to apricot
Coat:
dense and thick, short, medium thick, thick and fluffy, long, furry around their chest, ears, tail or backs of their legs
thin Thick, short/medium, shiny, wirehaired double coat
Shedding:
Constant, Seasonal
Moderate
Temperament:
Aggressive, Alert, Gentle, Intelligent, Loyal, Outgoing, Protective, Quiet
Curious, Energetic, Intelligent, Loving
Grooming:
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
New Owners Friendly:
Yes
Yes
History
In 1882 german shepherd was introduced in a show at Hanover. They were created
by the cross breeding of the rural sheep dogs by a man named Max. In 1906 they were first
exported to America. After that the breed became very popular in UK.
The Yoranian is a mixed breed, hybrid or “designer” breed. They are a cross between the Pomeranian and the Yorkshire Terrier and are very small dogs. They were developed in Yorkshire, England in the 19th century. It is a very playful, family dog that is not registered with any pure breed club such as the American Kennel Club or AKC.
Description
The GSD is very good for being a watchdog and hence it do not welcome guests to home.
But when trained from a puppy it will suit itself for making new friends. GSD like to be
always with somebody and they can be its master or his family members or else its partner.
The GSD is very intelligent and active hence they should be always kept busy, exercised
and playing. Nowadays many of them are trained well and made as four legged stars.
When we see all around the world many of them are involved in helping the physically
challenged people. Also they are very important personnels in working with police and
military for finding the criminals. Their excellent sniffing power works very good when
given proper training for finding illegal smuggling. But basically the breed was set in
to herd the sheep and protect them from predators.
Based on the popularity they are ranked 2nd in US and 4th in UK.
The Yoranian is a toy breed, as are both its founding breeds. It checks in at only 7 pounds and stands only 6-10 inches tall. It can have medium or long fur in any combination of the parent’s colors including tan, black, blue or white. They have small ears that stand upright and erect, a small muzzle, medium tail and large round eyes. They can be long and slender like the Yorkshire Terrier or barrel shaped like the Pomeranian.
Characteristics
Children friendliness
The GSD is a very good child friendly dog, they love to play with kids.
Adaptability
They adopts both hot and cold climates, but they like cold weather very much
and also their body is suitable for cold than hot.
Learning ability
The GSD has high ability to learn tricks and also they are interested in
learning. As they have very high intelligence they learn very easily and quickly.
1.Children friendliness absolutely but monitor so that the dog does not get hurt. They are fragile.
2.Special talents – high energy and lots of enthusiasm
3.Adaptability – very adaptable small apartments are great.
4.Learning ability very high gets bored easily
Health Problems
The GSD has the chances for getting orthopaedic diseases such as hip dysplasia
and elbow dysplasia. Other common orthopaedic problems which affects GSD are Panosteitis,
Osteochondritis and cruciate ligament rupture.They also get some skin problems such as
allergies and pyoderma. Digestive problems such as chronic diarrhea and colitis are
also seen in GSD.
Hair fall
GSD is a continuous shedder. They are having a two layer coat. They should be
brushed daily as it will remove the dead fur and thus prevents shedding.
The Yoranian has some medical challenges such as:
• A very fragile neck and back. They can be hurt easily.
• Low Blood Sugar must be monitored.
• Eye irritations and dry eyes without enough tear production.
• Dental issues with decay and loss of teeth.
• Patellar Luxation of slipped kneecaps causing lameness.
• Retinal Atrophy can lead to blindness.
Caring The Pet
The GSD should be given an cool environment which they will enjoy a lot.
Feeding the puppy
The GSD puppy should be fed small quantities of food but several times per
day as it needs to gain 2 gms weight per day. The preferred food for them is dry food
along with raw liver pieces which would provide them excellent energy. The protein food
given to puppy should contain 25 to 30% calories. Puppies consume more food when compared
with adults.
Feeding the adult
The GSD needs a food which has a considerable amount of protein. They are
carnivores in the nature. The protein can be given from cooked meat. The artificial food
products will not be suitable for them. When are provided with protein food they will
gain fat from itself. The recommended fat content for GSD is 5% to 8%.
Points for Good Health
The GSD should be provided with a nutritional food for their good health.
Games and Exercises
Physical exercises are very much needed for GSD since they are very energetic
and power packed. It is highly recommended to make them play and run daily as they don't
need to get bored. They can be made to climb in hilly areas as they want to explore their
surroundings. They can be made to swim or play hide and seek and find the missing
objects. Regular morning walk will be very good for them.
1 Feeding the puppy don’t overfeed and feed small pieces of toy dog food. 3-4 x per day ¼ cup daily
2.Feeding the adult don’t overfeed/ high quality adult toy dog food. Make sure pieces are small. ¼ to ½ cup daily
3.Points for Good Health – lots of energy and enthusiasm
4. Games and Exercises high energy and enthusiasm at least 2 walks a day.
loves to play inside
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