but do you know how to keep your gsd well-groomed and looking their best? gsds do shed, so one of the first things nearly every breeder will tell you is to invest in a good vacuum cleaner! (she cautions that those showing their dogs will not want to use a furminator too soon before a show, as its purpose is to loosen and pull out stray hairs, and some of those extra hairs may turn up when you least expect …