Thousands of them are being used by militaries as sentries. They are highly trained and motivated; this is not merely as hard for them to be trained for they are highly intelligent.  Having a good generation of puppies is a dream for owners and breeders alike.

However it is important to know what to expect from their first litter. It is said that they can give birth to many, some or none. The first litter can be as many as 12 puppies but then due to factors such as stillborns, sickness or accidentally squashing, several only survive. From the 12 maybe 3 to 8 puppies are in good shape. Knowing what may happen can prompt owners to take steps in preventing unfortunate events when the happy moment arrives.

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The German Shepherd Handbook is a comprehensive resource providing you with all the information you ever need to know about your German Shepherd. The author of the book, Michael Tapscott, spent months researching and observing the breed to answer all your questions about German Shepherds. The German Shepherd Handbook is available for purchase at a bargain $37.