
Generally considered dogdom's finest all-purpose workers, the German Shepherds are large, agile, muscular dogs of noble spirit and high intelligence.
There are many reasons why GSDs stand in the front rank of canine royalty, but breed experts say their dogs’ most important attribute is character:
…loyalty, courage, confidence, the ability to learn and retain commands for an amazing number of specialized jobs, and the willingness to put their life on the line in defense of loved ones.
Well-bred GSDs of proper training and socialization will be gentle family pets and steadfast guardians eternally devoted to their human flock.
But, says the breed’s written standard, there’s a “certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships.”
If you are considering to own a german shepherd, or you’ve just become a new german shepherd owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.
Check out the twelve realities new german shepherd owners must accept on the next page! …and if you already are a german shepherd owner, see if you can relate!
Don McCune
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RUN that by me again will you
Joe Francis
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Tiffany Christina a few huskey one there as well lol
Corey Henri
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Patti Henri thats the one I was telling you about lol
Shane Murphy
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Derby Katelyn Dale Hampton Jr so true
Tony Kuo
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Jace Lin
Amanda Gross
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Brennan Gross
JP Thomas
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Colt Winterrowd
Patti Henri
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haha so true…..yours is def #2 ,5,6, 7 lol and 10 and 11…..but hes a keeper xo
Melissa Ford
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I’ll never own another breed ♡
Luke Defendorf
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Katherine Myers
Nicole Albanese
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Dominic Albanese
Brenda Lea Purdy Goodvin
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This is our GS, Angel. Love her!
Brenda Lea Purdy Goodvin
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Yes, we love our German Shepard, but boy does she shed!
Rhonda Brooks Clowers
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My Drake is 5 years old and he is my best friend in the whole wide world!
Jess Cangson
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Looks alot like my Harley!
Margaret Ryan
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Cedric Szigeti
Nigel Adams
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Katy Adams Rose Adams Alice Adams
Colleen Katy
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Andy Fin
Natalie Cairns
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I miss my Roxy, miss fighting to get a wee bit of my bed back and cuddling into her.
Would love to get another German Shepard but don’t know how the cats will react
Sandra Smith
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I just sent you a friend request , kindly accept that
Kristen Inglish
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Love our boy Con! He just turned had his first birthday in May!
Nicole Hyder
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Andrew Hyder
Lori Leggett Guin
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T Bart Guin maybe I should have done more research! Lol at least she took over my position of craziest one in the house. Says it right there in black and white.
Kris Dorus
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Lauren MacDonald seriously tho
Lou Stevens
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We have 3 GSDs – love them .
Rod Gill
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Who cares they’re worth it!!
Sarah McMaster
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Brandon Severino
Emily Saechao
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Johnny D Xiong
Brandon Severino
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Oh my God I know. He’s so little, like how does he lose that much hair
Tippra Seese
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Absolute truth!
Brendan Crockett
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Danielle Lee
Anne Nihipali Priess
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So true. My pup is dominant, and he was a$#%&!@*until right around 4.
Carra McGuire
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All true, and they become a part of the family in no time! They love & protect unconditionally! We LOVE our GSD!
Carra McGuire
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Our Jack Russell sheds more than our GSD…but we love them both!
Carra McGuire
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Spoiled…
Danielle Lee
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OMG I want one
Ashley Marie
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Erika Proffitt
Leah DeLuca
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Mine doesn’t get on the bed, would rather lay on her blanket on the floor and hates to cuddle and is afraid of every one she meets! Lol
Teena Carpenter-Krause
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So true!!
Erika Proffitt
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Let’s raise puppies together
Kieran Gerred
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Hayley Grigg
Richard Reeves
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Mine loves a snooze
Catie Cortese
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Michael Pierre Charlet too cute and sooooo true. Read the 12 things.
Colin Symmons
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Katie Hitchon
Toni Lea
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Nathan Lea
Carol Peterson
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And my reco
Susan Patrick
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Mischa is one year old she is my 3rd German Shepherd she is so loyal and my best friend x
Bridie Taber
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Ric A Mortis Sally Ann <3
Chris Fisher
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Kim Fisher
Jeff Briston
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100% on the mark! And I like it!