
The German Shepherd Dog is a natural protector and so adaptable and intelligent that he has performed just about every job known to dog. If he had opposable thumbs, he would be unstoppable.
They are highly intelligent and will not be content to live life as a couch potato. He's a dog of action, and needs to live with an active person who will give him a job worthy of his talents.
German Shepherds love children and make great family dogs when they are given early socialization and training.
Most of us think of the German Shepherd as a black and tan dog, but they can also be sable and solid black.
Dogs with white, blue or liver-colored coats are frowned upon by breeders, so don’t fall for marketing claims that those colors are “rare” and command a higher price.
These are some of the things we probably already know about German Shepherd dogs if we live with one. However, there are a few things all German Shepherd owners must remember about these wonderful companions.
Find out the 10 Things German Shepherd Owners Must Never Forget on the next page! The last one brought me to tears… :'(
Roland Doucet
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A GSD must live with the host family. They think, and love and respect. To tie them to a tree or a doghouse is cruel. If you think a dog is to be chained to a tree, then get a plant, an artificial plant.
Lynn Howard
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First I have heard of 19 years, gives me hope mine will too.
Julia Ellaway-Russell
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Jay James we have a 4 year old who is still a nightmare ! Fabulous dog not nasty but high alert. We understand his issues more now and months of training drew blanks. Like you say only ok after long walks which we do daily. Also got him a companion and that has helped. Any tips from anyone would be great.
Ally Reynolds
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Looks like my boy 🙂
Robert Livingstone
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Truly love this breed i have had a lot of different breeds but the GSD has by far the best dog ever!
Lindy Loya
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Shepherds are fabulous but not for everyone!
Andrew Fehlberg
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Natalie Fehlberg
Scott Johnson
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So true…
I was with my girl for her very last breath. She passed away in my arms while looking into my eyes.. I did that for her as that was she needed & deserved..
Rip Jessie, you will never be forgotten & you will live on in me. I will always love you my little girl. Xx
Maureen Franco
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It used to be called a cats lick lol
Hugh Mcilwraith
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Carol Bell
Carol Bell
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True.
Margaret Frances B
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Awww. That is awesome to know. I have a GSD and I see many traits that were mentioned. Wow.
Jay Paradise
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I could not agree with you more. I had one for 9 years and when he passed he took a big chunk of my heart with him. He passed in 1991 and I miss him still.
June O Connor Ostrander
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So true…..
Joy Redo
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a most amazing breed of dog……..you will never have a more loyal friend
Susan Holmes
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He looks like ours and he’s just as loving
Полад Агаларзаде
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Зверь – собака, кошка не выносит глумления и издевательст. В отместку он может и сильно навредить. Относитесь к своим питомцам бережно и с любовью, не унижайте его никогда. Он – равное вам существо.
Tony R Pointer
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And people say big dogs are dangerous around little ones…. Only if there in the wrong hands
Kishan Raj
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I love this breed
Bruce Mau
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Ashley Dean
Neil Harvey
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My boy storm
Pasquale Centracchio
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They are great I have one and I love him
Debbie L. Fredricks
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My boy Jaxx….my ❤️
Kelly Rodriguez
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Alex Rodriguez
Judith Hill
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Wonderful pictures of dogs but much as I’d like to read the article lose patience following pages.
Donna Kelsey
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Heh Alicia Webb this is a pretty darn cute picture
Ashley Nicole Mendoza
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AWWWW *all of us is filled with cuteness and determination
Dot Morris Daoust
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Best breed I have ever shared my home with. So loving & loyal
Michael Graetz
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Was it cheese or peanut butter and jelly on his nose
Ronald Monroe
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Our GSD Monroe, a rescue from German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County. Most loving dog I ever had. He is shown kissing my wife. This scene gets repeated daily.
Glenys Croft
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Our rescue dog is wonderful with the grandchildren and is so loving – had German shepherds for 40 years and would never have any other!
Bob Johnston
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Kenzie is the best
Alexandria C. Kincaid
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Eric E. Kincaid see #3
Tracy Bodekor Hartig
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Love my girl!
Iris Davey
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Aaah. I feel shivers down my back.
Joy Hynus
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Jordyn Hynus a must read!
Joy Hynus
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Best dogs we’ve ever had.
Michael Bateman
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Yours look just like mine
Joy Hynus
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Michael Bateman oh wow! That looks like Harley’s twin! (Harley is on the left/Koda on right)
Michael Bateman
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Joy Hynus sure does
Margaret Sales Martel
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Miss my German Shepherd brooke. Love them loyal and intelligent.
Christy N Jeff Tilson
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Yes they are the best Rodney Crater!!!! We have had them in my house since I was a girl and still do! Jared and Annie
Marjorie McAlpine
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Sarah Catherine Nicola Mark
Chris DiFabio
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What a beautiful animal I love doggies
Roger Pennington
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Our Ash – 13 months old
Nathan Murphy
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Emma McPolin
Javier Lopez
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Buddy the GSD at 9 months old.
Michael Kolofer
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My bubba is a packing, protecting and full of love kinda guy
Pat Galecki
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They sure are the best
Will Kline
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Hi there. I’m Beach and 3 months old.