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!
Erika Marino
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My girl❤️
Grant Brooks
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Get used to someone sitting at the back door! Hey Lola?
Celso Perez
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Janette Isabel Perez
Tim Mcguire
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Selina Leigh Richmond
Deborah Bedwell
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One for u terri
Melanie Golding
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Sam Golding
Renee M Allen
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The boys…
Banica Love
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I love dogs. I was raised with dogs.
Mary Lopez
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I am Gsd lover and owner but these 12 don’t apply or work for me
Katie King
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Steve Edwards
Ally Gauld
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Julie Gauld
Colleen Tierney Boyko
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Dan
Dave Davison
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Get a mop for when it snows
Anne Lawrence
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They are the best
Nadine Bitner
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Looks just like my big boy ! Yours GSD beautiful !!
Derek Ritchie
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100% Sheba Jessica Harriman
Dave Davison
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Nadine Bitner thank you. We lost him this summer due to seizures.
Kim Jessen Swille
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Torie and Knight
Abbey Grieve
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Mia Alameddine
Teresia Assaad
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Danny Mohamed Rachel Assaad Kristen Assaad
Aaron J. Scolnick
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Never had an issue with the TV?
Laura Barrick
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I first experienced the unconditional love of a GSD when I met my husband. I had two small boys and he had a dog. We became a family. When we had to say goodbye to her we decided we need another GSD. She was also a wonderful dog and companion. Now after 23 years with a GSD are thinking about another furbaby. A new puppy will never take the place of our others but after having them in our life we realize our home is not complete without one.
Heather Harvie
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Ha ha ha love this post
Mike Tkachanko
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How true it is.
Nadine Bitner
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I’m so sorry for your loss
Eddie Bracamontes
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Sophie Peña
Eddie Bracamontes
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what! you did not! bull spit!
Sophie Peña
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I did not what!?
Eddie Bracamontes
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have her in bed with you!
Sophie Peña
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I went and got her!
Megan Lupton
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Elaine Freeman
Sacha Whalley
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So true…its really his couch!
Sacha Whalley
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Beautiful
Kim Bash Moistner
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I can add another one to this list. You will not have any pizza left when you get up in the morning!! lol
Michelle S Miller
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Shawna DeLong
Sheila Warren
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That’s why I love them so much
Denise Hilton
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My best friend Spooky.
James Brown
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Kimberley
Dave Benham
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#13 they are highly allergic to fleas so make sure they are on flea meds in summertime
Dave Benham
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Your long hair is beautiful, we have one as well.
Dave Benham
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King
Shirley Jane
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The GSD never has to demand respect, it’s earned. We’ve had 2, both of which are deceased. One was 10 and half, the other 11 and half. They left a hole in our hearts. We are in search of another. One word sums up the GSD ….. MAJESTIC!!!
Jenny Wong
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Cheebag Wongie
Malcolm Fuller
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Elaine Fuller
Ann Annie Patrick-Troy
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Tallulah Cackamalla-Babcock x
Yolanda Maraventano
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Lucy Reda <3
Zoe Rodriguez
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Mags Montes
Martina Hartmann
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Elisabeth Hartmann
Elisabeth Hartmann
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Audible “Awwws” were said at every picture lol
Chad Hensley
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You$#%&!@*your brains out, they let you in the house