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What do German Shepherds usually die from?
What do German Shepherds usually die from?
According to a 2017
study
, the primary causes of death for German Shepherds are musculoskeletal disorders and inability to stand. Hip dysplasia and degenerative myelopathy are common disorders associated with German Shepherds.
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