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I have a seven year old German Shepherd bitch. I counted her breathing rate this evening, and it was between 10 and 12 breaths per minute. I thought dogs should breathe something like 20 times per minute and am just a little concerned at the slow rate. Any ideas please folks?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Jonnyboy, I feel very sad that you are so terrified of German Shepherds and Rotties.
I would love you to meet my boy, who has a wonderful nature and loves everybody.
I am sure he could convince you that there is no need to be terrified of all dogs of these two breeds. However, my Lancashire Heelers (12" tall) would probably fang your ankles on site.
I would love you to meet my boy, who has a wonderful nature and loves everybody.
I am sure he could convince you that there is no need to be terrified of all dogs of these two breeds. However, my Lancashire Heelers (12" tall) would probably fang your ankles on site.
I went to someones house once and they had a German Shepherd teenager (still thought it was a puppy, but it was quite big.
It wanted to play, but it damn well hurt - and the more you pushed it away the more it fought. I can understand where Jonny is coming from, because if it really went for you, you wouldn't have a chance.
It wanted to play, but it damn well hurt - and the more you pushed it away the more it fought. I can understand where Jonny is coming from, because if it really went for you, you wouldn't have a chance.
I am glad to hear you feel for me, lankeela, and hope you would be able to cure me of my fear. Perhaps we could have an ABer German Shepherd evening at your house, and we could all cure our fears there. I could cure people of their fear of water if you have a swimming pool, and also their fear of spiders.
What do you others think of this?
What do you others think of this?
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Sorry about your problems with GSD's Doc but please dont put all the blame on the dogs, as Lankeela says most of the blame lies in bad handling. Last year I took Max to the Vets open surgery for his boosters and as I walked across the carpark a guy walking by said something about there must be a special offer on. When I entered the waiting room I saw what he meant as there were seven of us all with GSD of ages ranging from about 12 weeks to 12 years who all sat there without a bark or sign of trouble between them.One of the vets took a photo which now hangs on the waiting room wall with a little note to the effect that they wished all owners handled their dogs as well