http://www.annunciogratis.net/author/squarethumb3 What You Should Know About German Shepherd Puppies German Shepherd puppies are intelligent and easy to train and are natural workers. They need lots of exercise and are awed by adventures. They naturally protect their owners, and so early socialization is important to teach them that animals and humans aren't dangers. They may become scared in unfamiliar situations. Eyes German Shepherds usually have brown eyes, however they may also have blue eyes. It is a genetic variation. Both parents must carry the recessive genes for their puppies to have blue eyes. The color of a dog's eyes does NOT indicate the health status of the dog. In general German Shepherds are healthy and do not suffer from any genetic diseases that are linked to their eye color. However, they may be afflicted by a variety of health issues that are common to all dogs. These include epilepsy/seizures bleeding disorders, epilepsy, and immune-mediated disorders. Preventive screening can help to avoid these conditions. Blue eyes are not common in other breeds of dogs However, they are uncommon in German Shepherds that are purebred. It is often an indication of a dog that does not from a breeder who follows strict standards for breeding practices and guidelines. It is more likely the puppy is a mix breed, with significant amounts of Weimaraner and Siberian Husky in it's ancestry. It is not unusual for German Shepherds, although it is rare with one blue and one brown eye. This condition is known as heterochromia. It may indicate that the dog has an issue with their health. Cataracts are another frequent issue in German Shepherds. They are characterized as areas of opaqueness on the cornea's surface or in the deeper layers of the cornea. They can cause loss of vision or hinder the ability to detect light. This problem can be prevented by restricting your German Shepherd's exposure to direct sunlight, and encouraging it to spend more time indoors. It can also