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Hairless German Shepherd Apollo – Exclusive Interview With His Owner
It is very rare that a German Shepherd is born completely without hair. But back in 2019, two amazing GSDs showed up at the local shelter in NC totally hairless. At first the employees at the shelter thought the hair loss was simply the result of abandonment or neglect. But the story evolved and it turned out they were quite the anomaly. This is the story of those two amazing dogs including an interview with Tyler Poe, the owner of Apollo, the hairless German Shepherd. The Story Behind The Hairless German Shepherd Puppies: Although extremely rare in German Shepherds, Alopecia can cause a GSD to be born without hair. Such…
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German Shepherd Bald Spots – 7 Major Causes
The German Shepherd is known for its supreme intelligence, family friendly demeanor and extreme loyalty. But their physical attributes stand out as well. Who doesn’t love those big fluffy perky ears and their beautiful double coat of fur? But sometimes GSDs will develop bald spots or lose their hair. And often times the cause may not be immediately evident. It is good to know what may cause the balding so that you can get a jump on the diagnosis and treatment. What Causes German Shepherd Bald Spots? There are plenty of different reasons for bald spots on your German Shepherd. Usually there is an underlying cause that may not be…
