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German shepherd puppy lying beside its teddy bear, with big pointy ears and a sweet gaze. A cozy printable for kids who love dogs; get the free PDF.
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Download PDFPrintA German shepherd puppy lying down with front paws stretched out and a teddy bear propped up beside it.
Use black for the back and warm tan for the legs and face.
Write about what the puppy and its teddy would do all day long.
Their floppy baby ears usually stand upright at around half a year old.
The German shepherd puppy in this picture is resting beside its teddy bear, maybe after a long chewing session. Puppies go through a stage when they need to chew almost everything they find, from stuffed toys to sneakers and chair legs, and it can surprise new families.
That happens because dogs lose their baby teeth, just like kids do. Puppies have about twenty-eight sharp baby teeth that start falling out around three or four months old. Forty-two adult teeth grow in to replace them, and during that switch their gums feel itchy and sore.
Chewing soothes those gums, and it is also how puppies explore the world. Scolding does not help much. A better plan is to offer sturdy toys made for their size and swap any forbidden item for an approved one every time. Some chew toys can even be chilled in the fridge to calm tender gums.
German shepherds are very smart and learn fast, so this stage is perfect for patiently teaching what is okay to chew. By six or seven months old, a shepherd puppy has all its adult teeth, and the urge to gnaw on everything slowly fades away.
