Articles from the German Shepherd Dog Federation of South Africa

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Articles about GSD and the Federation

A Brief History of the GSD in South Africa

Article by FJ van Kraayenburg

List of Terminology often used in the GSDF

Articles about GSD Training

Training your Dog in the Federation

​Article by A Biesman-Simons

The Importance of Socialization

GSDF Awards System

Award Calculations and Statistics

Articles about Breeders & Breeding

Finding and Selecting the Right German Shepherd Dog Puppy

By S van Kraayenburg

The Responsibilities of the Breeder

By C Thompson

Articles about GSD Health

GSDFSA Dental Procedures

GSDFSA Hip & Elbow Procedures

Minimum Requirements for Trial Entry

Minimum Requirements for entry into GSDF trials

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