German shepherds are one of America’s favorite big dogs, coming in fourth place behind Labradors and Golden retrievers, according to the American Kennel Club. The loyal, brainy and courageous breed is ...

Scientists have mapped the genome of the German shepherd, one of the world's most popular canine breeds, after using a blood sample from 'Nala,' a healthy five-year-old German shepherd living in ...

Hip dysplasia usually affects dogs as they become older, but for a litter of seven German Shepherd puppies surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, all need surgery now before the ...

A dog’s hips carry the load of a lifetime of running, playing and jumping. And unfortunately, faulty hip joints are a common condition for many dogs. While genetics are an underlying cause of abnormal ...

Among dog breed populations that have been surveyed, it's been found that about a third of the dogs have joint diseases (1). We know that since they are genetic, the issues can eventually be ...

Quick and easy. Get matched with a Pet Insurance partner. Embrace Pet Insurance and Lemonade Pet Insurance Hip dysplasia is a common and painful condition affecting many dog breeds, especially larger ...