The German Shepherd does require attention. The breed is active and needs some mental stimulation, so a daily walk coupled with some thinking exercise, be it obedience training or a simple "fetch the ball" routine will greatly enhance your dog''s quality of life. Grooming on a weekly basis will suffice.

Please take note:
Potential purchasers of the German Shepherd should ensure that both sire and dam of their puppy have been accredited with an "A" stamp for being screened for Hip Dysplasia. The German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia has in place breed improvement schemes that also screen the breed for haemophilia in male dogs and Elbow Dysplasia.

IDEAL OWNERS

The ideal owners of German Shepherds are people who are able to be assertive and command respect from their dog - while respecting the dog back in return. These people are usually very active and enjoy the company of their dog without making a fuss or expecting lap dog behaviour.

IN CONCLUSION

If you have decided that the German Shepherd is the dog for you and you are able to meet its need for mental and physical stimulation, then contact one of the groups listed below:

DECISION TIME

Before making a decision on getting a puppy, here are some articles you might find helpful:

• What do we need to consider if we are thinking of buying a puppy?
• How do I determine which breeder to use?
• What should you ask the breeder?
• How do you check if the breeder is reputable?
• What to ask your vet prior to buying a puppy

RECOMMENDED BREEDERS

Breeder Name	Kennel	State
Christine and A anderson	Beychief	NSW	Contact
Dawn Howard	Killara	VIC	Contact
Judy and Wayne O'Loughlin	Arkahla	SA	Contact
Heidie	Leabashiba	QLD	Contact
Robyn Outen-Scott	Outenhof	QLD	Contact
Jodie Davis	Hinterhaus	WA	Contact
Animal Kapers Boarding Kennels P/L	Kaperville	WA	Contact
Richard and Carol Mindin	Kardin	VIC	Contact
Cindy Hrvatin	Vonkrause	SA	Contact
Mary Jefferson	Maraya	QLD	Contact
Irene Hayton	Masterton	QLD	Contact
Nicole Smith	Pzaal	QLD	Contact
Jenny Morris	Fax	QLD	Contact
Jenny Boekelman	Jentol	WA	Contact
Tony and Anna Schoemaker	Tonaker	SA	Contact
Kerry and Richard Clarke and McNamara	Chamshep	QLD	Contact
Beryl Owen	Sheprose	SA	Contact
Lyle and Jan Strachan	Adelora	SA	Contact
Judith Hayton	Crossfire	QLD	Contact
Jennifer Muirdick	Jayemdee	WA	Contact
Gennie Mitchell	Vonrauten	SA	Contact
Matthew and Caryl Morris	FREEVALE	NSW	Contact
Jacqui Edwards	Vonraven	WA	Contact
Stephen Crozier	Gewalt	SA	Contact
Michael and Donna Vigor	Kunama	SA	Contact
Jenny and John DeLucia	babenberg	SA	Contact
Michelle Morelli		NT	Contact
Debbie O'Keefe	Debbar	QLD	Contact
Richard Hosking	LaShadas	WA	Contact
Carol Mason	Masonhaus	TAS	Contact
Brian and Gayle Fellowes	Jonkahra	NSW	Contact
Andrew and Rachel Jones	Zandrac	VIC	Contact
Bob and Debbie Tatham	Thunderbolt	NSW	Contact
Vicki Livingstone	Arishikoa	NSW	Contact
Tuozhi LIU	Andrew And Rachel Jones	VIC	Contact
Bernard Smith	Budgeree	VIC	Contact
Janice Perkins	Janeme	TAS	Contact
Brad Smith	Elantra kennels	NSW	Contact
Dave Wilson	Eldava	QLD	Contact
tony scarcellar	gipfel	VIC	Contact
Melissa	Vondoussa	SA	Contact
Robyn Knuckey	Freinhauf	WA	Contact
Peter and Jane Damarell and Pike	Vonpeta	SA	Contact
Howard and Jill Smith	Kleindraht & Purdella	VIC	Contact

* We have vetted and approved these independent breeders as meeting, at the time, our criteria for the reliable breeding, feeding, care and sale of suitable quality puppies of this breed. This does not mean that other breeders do not meet these criteria or are not otherwise suitable suppliers. Nor can our vetting and approval guarantee the quality of a breeder or puppy or that you will be happy with them. We disclaim any liability for the quality, acts or omissions of these breeders or their puppies and our approval of breeders is not a substitute for you making all appropriate enquiries and checks (including veterinary checks) before choosing a specific breeder or puppy.

CANINE CLUBS

Australian Capital Territory ACT Canine Association Inc PO Box 815 Dickson, ACT 2602 Tel: 02 6241 4404 Fax: 02 6241 1129 Email: CONTACT Website: www.actca.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		New South Wales Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd PO Box 632 St Marys, NSW 1790 Tel: 02 9834 3022 or 1300 728 022 (NSW only) Fax: 02 9834 3872 Email: CONTACT Website: www.rnswcc.org.au (Details current as of 1/08/04)
Northern Territory The North Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 37521 Winnellie, NT 0821 Tel: 08 8984 3570 Fax: 08 8984 3409 Email: CONTACT Website: www.users.bigpond.com/naca1/ (Details correct as of 6/08/04)		Queensland Canine Control Council (Queensland) PO Box 495 Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006 Tel: 07 3252 2661 Fax: 07 3252 3864 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cccq.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
South Australia South Australian Canine Association Inc PO Box 844 Prospect East, SA 5082 Tel: 08 8349 4797 Fax: 08 8262 5751 Email: CONTACT Website: www.saca.caninenet.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Tasmania Tasmanian Canine Association Inc The Rothman Building PO Box 116 Glenorchy, Tas 7010 Tel: 03 6272 9443 Fax: 03 6273 0844 Email: CONTACT Website: www.tca.freeservers.com (Details correct as of 1/08/04)
Victoria Victorian Canine Association Locked Bag K9 Cranbourne, Vic 3977 Tel: 03 9788 2500 Fax: 03 9788 2599 Email: CONTACT Website: www.vca.org.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)		Western Australia Canine Association of Western Australia Inc PO Box 1404 Canning Vale, WA 6970 Tel: 08 9455 1188 Fax: 08 9455 1190 Email: CONTACT Website: www.cawa.asn.au (Details correct as of 1/08/04)