Long Hair German Shepherd

Caring for Long Hair German Shepherd Dogs

The iconic long-haired German Shepherd is known for its sleek, silky coat and rugged good looks. Ironically, this variation of the German Shepherd isn’t the result of selective breeding but due to a genetic fault. Roughly 10-15% of purebred GSDs are long-haired, making them a rarity among the species. Working with a reputable long coat German Shepherd breeder like Shelley’s Long Coat German Shepherds is your best bet for finding one of these beautiful canine pups. The following provides valuable counsel on caring for long-haired GSDs.

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Grooming

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The long hair German Shepherd is an absolutely gorgeous dog! Keeping that dog gorgeous looking, however, will require consistent grooming - professionally and at home. Your pup will need regular brushing to keep its fur smooth and detangled. Long hair German Shepherds tend to lose hair from brushing and shedding alike, so keep a compact vacuum cleaner handy as well as quality lint rollers to de-fur your clothing. When it comes to bathing, four times a year is generally enough, unless your pup is extremely dirty due to outside play. Excessive bathing can dry out your puppy's skin and strip its coat of oils that keep it healthy, shiny, and moisturized.

Exercise

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Long hair German Shepherds have the energy to burn and need vigorous exercise to stay healthy and fit. They make excellent exercise buddies for fitness buffs or active children and teens who love spending time outdoors. These dogs are happiest when spending time playing, exercising, or hanging out with their family.

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Living Requirements

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As a fairly large dog, your long hair German Shepherd will need spacious living quarters and a large yard or nearby park where your pup can run. As these pups can be hyperactive, they’ll need the training to learn good behavior indoors and out.

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When you’re ready to buy your German Shepherd pup, come to Shelley’s Long Coat Shepherds, a long coat German Shepherd breeder you can trust.