Older GSDs still love activity, they just need it gentler: shorter walks, sniffy strolls, maybe some swimming or easy training sessions. My girl is 9 yrs old, and was diganosed with early onset hip displasia in her right hip when she was 3 yrs old. (this was due to prev owner running her as a puppy for miles training for a race) My girl acts like she is a pup once she gets outside and gets her toy. Then she sleeps until time ot eat or she hears the cookie jar lid. lol I love my baby. Would love to see photo of your senior shepherd--how old are they and what is thier favorite low-impact activity! Loki and her fave toy is a frisbee. We do not throw it. We kind of hand it to her, get excited and congratulate her and she carries it around as she follows us around the yard.

An update on my sweet babies

Loaner six months old now

My Lucy Lewis is getting so big

Someone asked if Max is a white Swiss Shepherd this sent me down a rabbit hole of exploration A "white German Shepherd" is a German Shepherd with non-standard white coloring, while the White Swiss Shepherd is a separate, recognized breed with its own standards. The key differences lie in their physical structure, temperament, and pigmentation. White Swiss Shepherds typically have a straighter back, are more slender, and tend to have a more gentle, family-oriented temperament, whereas German Shepherds have a more angled back and are often bred for work, making them more intense and protective.