What Should I Look For When Selecting a Veterinarian For My Beauceron? The first thing that most people look for when choosing a veterinarian for their beauceron is location. Obviously, a vet who is close by is ideal. However, while location is important, it is far from the only thing to consider. The doberman pinscher breed was created in the 1860's by a man named Louis Doberman. Mr. Doberman was a German tax-collector. He needed a dog to protect him from angry people while he worked. To this day, dobermans are excellent guard dogs. A good first step is to ask a friend with a pet to recommend a vet. Once they�ve done that, make sure that the vet�s credentials are valid. Another good tip is to show up for an inspection without calling. If you are planning to look into a particular vet, pack your pets up and take an unannounced ride to investigate the vet�s office. This way, you will see what the vet is actually like on an average day. The German Shepherd Dog is also known as the Alsatian, or Deutsche Schaferhund. Rin Tin Tin, probably the most famous American German Shepherd, was actually born in France in September of 1918 and then brought to America later. It�s also a good idea to consider the hours that the veterinarian�s office is open. If it is not open all days of the week then, while it may be a good choice for general care, you may want to find an alternate emergency veterinarian ahead of time, in case you should ever need their services during off hours. When it comes to collies there is some debate about the smooth-coat collie. Some breed organizations consider the smooth-coat and rough-coat dogs to be variations of the same breed. Others consider them to be completely seperate. It is vital for both you and your beauceron to be comfortable at the vet, so be sure to meet the staff. Make a note of how all staff members treat you and your beauceron, as well as how they treat any other people and pets that may be there at the time. Also, ask whether or not the same vet will be treating your beauceron during every visit. In some larger clinics you may actually be dealing with several veterinarians. By following these steps, you should be able to find a wonderful veterinarian. The greater swiss mountain dog, or swissy, is believed to be a direct descendant of the ancient tibetan mastiff. A versatile dog, the swissy traditionally drove cattle, guarded property, protected human companions and fought in wars.