Articles from the German Shepherd Dog Federation of South Africa

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Articles about GSD Health

Health Issues put in Perspective

​Article by FJ van Kraayenburg

The Sloping Back Controversy

Article by FJ van Kraayenburg

Hip & Elbow Dysplasia Facts

Article by FJ van Kraayenburg

Hip Dysplasia Literature Review

Article by FJ van Kraayenburg

Articles about GSD and the Federation

A Brief History of the GSD in South Africa

Article by FJ van Kraayenburg

Articles about GSD Training

Training your Dog in the Federation

​Article by A Biesman-Simons

The Importance of Socialization

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

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