--- product_id: 195861718 title: "The German Shepherd Handbook: The Essential Guide For New & Prospective German Shepherd Owners (Canine Handbooks)" brand: "linda whitwam" price: "€ 47.52" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/195861718-the-german-shepherd-handbook-the-essential-guide-for-new-prospective store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The German Shepherd Handbook: The Essential Guide For New & Prospective German Shepherd Owners (Canine Handbooks) **Brand:** linda whitwam **Price:** € 47.52 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The German Shepherd Handbook: The Essential Guide For New & Prospective German Shepherd Owners (Canine Handbooks) by linda whitwam - **How much does it cost?** € 47.52 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/195861718-the-german-shepherd-handbook-the-essential-guide-for-new-prospective) ## Best For - linda whitwam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted linda whitwam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The German Shepherd Handbook: The Essential Guide For New & Prospective German Shepherd Owners (Canine Handbooks) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Gzj4hpLTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love for GSDs *by C***N on November 20, 2020* When I started to read “The German Shepherd Handbook” it reinforced what I was taught by a breeder I’ve gotten to know her name is Bobbi King. My mom found her after her rescue GSD had passed away. Low and behold the original owner was Bobbi King who owned him with another breeder. Whopper located on p. 225 he was a gentle giant and my kids and I loved him. The handbook speaks on any topic possible to owning a GSD, health problems that may arise, the importance of health testing, socializing, traits, anxiety, and skin allergies, etc. What stuck out to me was finding a good mentor if you are looking to breed your GSD. I had talked to Bobbi on occasion about this and she took me under her wing. First thing first we had the dam that I bought from her health tested. We went to a dog show where there were mobile vets to do the testing we needed. She stated it is more expensive when you go to a vet's office but mobile vets at a dog show tend to be cheaper. She hand walked me along with her dogs to be tested as well. We had hips and elbow, eyes, detention, thyroid, cardiac, degenerative myelopathy, and temperament testing. Then she stated when you have all that you will get a certificate from OFA showing everything you’ve tested for on one certificate. You want to make sure that both dam and sire are health tested it doesn’t mean they will not develop it but are less likely to. She then had me register with AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program to show my GSDs are health tested even had me arrange their binder a certain way so when the potential buyers see the GSDs info it is appealing to them. Shows your knowledge and love of the breed itself. We talked about the positives and negatives of breeding: 1) costs, 2) vet visits, 3) training, 4) puppies/older GSD being returned at any time, and 5) full-time care of Dam and puppies, etc the list goes on and on. This book described what I went through as a GSD owner and breeder. This pretty much covers everything you need to know and then some. The fact it covered finding a mentor had me thinking about all the things I went through and why I do it. I breed to carry on the trait that I want in my future litters. Sadly I retired my dam but will pick up again when I am ready to start again with a future female I may buy. I will do it with the knowledge I gained from this book and from my mentor Bobbi who is also a great friend of mine! If you looking into getting a GSD whether it is a puppy, an adult, or a rescue GSD this is a great book to have in your arsenal of knowledge of GSDs. The first 3 pics are of my Redwood Run's "Echo" Vom Haus Drage and the last picture is of Whopper who is laying by my mom's bedside when he was first rescued by her. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value *by A***R on March 12, 2025* Great quality, price, and informative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Gift! *by D***E on November 10, 2020* My older parents recently purchased a German Shepherd several months after they lost their 13 year old German Shepherd. They have owned other German shepherds, but puppy is different. First of all he is huge and still growing. He's easy to train and super boisterous. Smart and stubborn. They needed something to refresh them on what to do with this cannily watchful inquisitive male.This book is just what they needed. This is giving them a fresh perspective on what to do with this new guy under different & unique circumstances - the COVID pandemic. He was not able to be socialized through puppy kindergarten or other safe ways to introduce him to many different people & circumstances. My parents acquired him right before our state was locked down. They would not have gotten him if had they had any idea what was going to happen. They would have waited. Of course they love him to pieces now and he is a gorgeous most black striking Shepherd. Yet they needed something to help with some bad habits he has picked up because they were not able to do the things they normally do with their pups.This book is able to provide some solutions to problems, suggestions of what can be done, and how to prevent some other bad habits from forming. He's strong and tall. The kitchen counters and the sink are his playground. This book is helping them and they are so grateful. They only wish there were color pictures. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/195861718-the-german-shepherd-handbook-the-essential-guide-for-new-prospective](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/195861718-the-german-shepherd-handbook-the-essential-guide-for-new-prospective) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*