With handsome good looks, the German Shepherd was an original canine movie star before the breed became popular police and military dogs.
One of the most capable and trainable breeds in all of dogdom, exceedingly eager to learn and work, a German Shepherd, when well-trained by a confident owner, is a magnificent companion.
It’s been often said that dogs are the only creatures on earth that love you more than they love themselves. Well, German Shepherds are no exception!
But sometimes, we take our furry friends and wonderful companions for granted. There are important life lessons that are sometimes easy to forget in our hectic lives, that all German Shepherd owners must never forget.
If we want to pay back the favor and give them the best life possible, these 20 important reminders should serve you well as awesome German Shepherd owners. The last one (#20) brought me to tears…
Check out the 20 Things All German Shepherd Owners Must Never Forget on the next page:
Alamgir Khan
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آپ کا پیارا جیکی. وفادار اور بہادر
Barzan Almandawi
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how cute is that.
Frances Dann
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Its beautiful but it does apply to all dogs …
Jade Robertson
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Tyler Martin I really did get emotional on the last one. This is you with jax ❤
Lisa Burnette
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Eric Burnette
Kathy Smith Katsurinis
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I will ALWAYS hold a place in my heart for German Shepherd’s. My Schatzie went to doggie heaven years ago, but he was just the greatest dog ever. I’m too old now to have another one, but love looking at their beautiful pictures.
Yogalingam Yogendran
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oh it’s ok..no worries on the 20th point. there is a saying that best done while alive than when they are gone. Also, the mr.gsd is going to a better place.
Martin Tulett
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Agree it applies to all dogs, but a GSD’s loyalty is beyond reproach. Look up loyalty in the dictionary. It says “see German Shepard”.
Ann Garner-Smith
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Our Sydney does that as well Greg. He sits in the garden for hours just looking over the fence at the mountains and watching the birds fly by.
Angelo Raguso
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https://www.facebook.com/puppiesplanetlover/videos/300156293652309/
Deanna Morgan
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I have loved german shepherds my whole life. I grew up with real german shepherds and bonded with ours when I was a child. not the sloped hipped American show ones. Real shepherds have a straight back and live longer healthier lives!
Kenn Kelly
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So very true!
Sara Fairie
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Applies to ALL dog breeds.
Jeff Krause
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Shelby
Juanita Haney
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I love my baby boy so much ♡♡
Mary Hudrlik
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Luv my Shepherds!!! This all comes natural to me….. Amazing breed!!
Jason Earl
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Miss my boy so much
Karen Pearson
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Beautifully put, been there three times, never gets easier, cuddling my rescue gsd, amazes me How people reject this gorgeous breed
Elvin Rurka
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mine’s worth more then anybody to me
Niina Saarman-Bartholdi
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❤️
Diane Lambert
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I was with gsd till the end, it broke my heart but wasn’t alone, still love her to bits ❤️❤️
Sky Smile
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Alexa Gentry
Catherine McCourt
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From the first day with me to his last blaize will never be on his own x
Dean Perry
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Miss my GSD’S every day. Can’t get over it…it’s been years! Best dogs EVER!!
Manda Whittle
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Omg Jodie Fowler you have to try read this without tearing up
Stephanie Adamian
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Beautiful ♡♡♡♡♡♡
Joyce Mcchrystal
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Wouldn’t have it any other way they are amazing we have always had German shepard in the family they are funny affectionate very intelligent
Cheryl Ann
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Agree all dogs and yes especially #20, it was the worst day of my life when he went to the bridge, a year later I still cry.
Cassy Sanchez
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Crystal Ann Moreno
Melissa Foubert-Ranger
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Yes last one …. tears ….
Sunil Dhokia
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Vijya, Martin
Karen Notton
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Last one certainly WAS a killer. I was with my old (14) boy two weeks ago when we had to have him pts. The house is so empty without him xx
Jen Mckee
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Very powerful reading, you really understand when you have loved and lost a shepherd
Elaine Tucci Berkel
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Applies to all dogs. Not just GSD.
Robin Sawyer
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I don’t like to even think about #20 – mine is 3 1/2
Nicola Roberts
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Lost my girl nearly 5 months ago, still struggling with the loss
Mark Holloway
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Hayley
David Thomson Snr
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Nicola Laso Marsh
Carole J Haines
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Mark J Robinson
Sofija Stefanovic
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gDUQsLkUgQ
Mae Havill
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#20 was the worst day my heart was broken I will always love you my big beautiful girl
Lin Whittaker
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I’ve had 4 GSDogs and adored them all..one a marvellous police dog…and yes there were tears by the end of reading this.
Sharon Ruiz
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Aww
Gail Zupko
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Brie Zupko
Ann-Maree Palmer
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Trent Weeks
Mark Holliday
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Only a year old I can’t imagine not having my buddy with me but I know it will happen to either him or me. Either way will be terrible for both of us.
Jesse Davis
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Got to get me another Shepard miss him so much!!!!
Susan R Higgs
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My husband and I have had at least one German Shepherd sleeping on our couch since 1990. We got married in 1988.
Susan R Higgs
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I think they should have added. I must be in the bathroom with you and follow you from room to room.
Susan R Higgs
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It is the hardest thing to love them enough to let them go.