DELLA - GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG DOG FOR ADOPTION
German Shepherd Dog Dogs For Adoption in Modesto, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Della
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Breed
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Gender
Female
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Age
Young
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Location
Modesto, CA, 95357 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog. Adoption Event Schedule Events run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM every month at these locations: 2nd Saturday, Sacramento - Pet Food Express 3rd Saturday, Modesto - Strand Hardware Store 4th Saturday, Roseville - Pet Food Express Please visit the GCGSR Rescue Page for specific address information. All of our dogs are in foster homes and not in one single kennel location. Adoption events is the best way to meet several of our dogs at once. Della is a beautiful female who is approximately 18 mos old weighing ~77 lbs. She is many things but is not Della-cate. Our two favorite words to describe her are Adora-bull and Lova-bull. In other words, she is an adorable bull in a china shop. At her young age, she hasn’t quite grasped the fact that she is 75 lbs. & of pure adolescence and is not a teacup lap dog.If you need your personal space from your next 4-legged buddy, Della will probably not be a good fit for you. If, however, you cannot get enough love from your furry family member sidekick, Della could be your dream girl.Della is house trained and has a very gentle mouth when taking treats. She is very easy going and has done great with the 3 male German Shepherds in her foster home. While she has gotten along with all the dogs she has met so far, Della would be just as happy being your one and only. She is a girl who thrives on love, attention and positive feedback. With her calm & easy-going temperament, it’s possible she would evaluate well for work as a service dog.Della is very smart & catches on quickly. She learned to fetch on the 3rd throw and has learned to wait calmly when all the dogs are gathered at the door to head out for a walk. Dellas’ curiosity and desire to investigate the unknown is a wonderful trait but it will keep you on your toes. For those with GSD experience, we know that having a smart German Shepherd works both ways. As an example, after watching us enter & exit our pantry through the baby gate, Della figured out how to open it herself.Returning from taking the garbage outside, we found Della tossing a bag of sweet potatoes up in the air in the family room. Looking at our Ring camera, Della watched us leave the room, she entered the pantry and grabbed the potatoes in under 2 minutes. Mind you, it was not for the lack of toys as there are dog toys in every room in our house. Her response when questioned ……. “if the potatoes weren’t there for my entertainment, why are their potatoes in the house” …. followed up with puppy dog eyes.Della rides nicely in cars and is learning leash manners. She has shown high prey drive on walks but has not been tested with cats in the home. It’s possible, she may be fine with a dog savvy cat. Level 2 Understanding Dog Levels Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires. Go to our home page for an explanation of the Dog Rating Levels. Additional Adoption Information For more information and to see when this dog will be attending an Adoption Day, please see our Dogs page on our main website. (Adoption Process) We operate within a reasonable driving distance from the Greater Sacramento area, the Central Valley down to Merced, and Lake Tahoe. A reasonable driving distance is determined by where one of our volunteers is willing to drive within our areas of service. That means we don't adopt out of our area, to Southern California, or out of state. Puppy Requirements We have special Requirements for Adopting a Puppy and a separate Puppy Questionnaire that must be completed on puppies. Please see our Requirements for Adopting a Puppy or email us at infogcgsr for more information. Thank you for visiting!
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Physical Attributes
Altered No -
Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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Organization name
Greater California German Shepherd Rescue
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Location:
Modesto, California, 95357 USAUSA
Breed overview
German Shepherd Dog
A.K.A.: Alsatian, Alsatian Wolf Dog, Shepherd Dog, GSD, Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund, Berger Allemand, Pastore Tedesco, Perro de Pastor Alemán, Alsatian Dog
Overview:
The German Shepherd Dog, a truly iconic breed, originated in Germany in the late 19th century, primarily for herding sheep. They are easily recognizable by their athletic, medium-to-large build, typically weighing between 50-90 pounds, with a distinct double coat that can be black and tan, sable, or solid black. Known for their intelligence and loyalty, German Shepherds possess a remarkably trainable and courageous temperament, making them exceptional working dogs in fields like police and service work. While generally good with families when properly socialized, their high energy levels and need for mental stimulation make them unsuitable for apartment living without significant daily exercise. Prospective owners should be aware of common health concerns such as hip and elbow dysplasia, as well as degenerative myelopathy, underscoring the importance of responsible breeding and regular veterinary care.
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