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"The German Shepherd Dog is: "Remarkable in his unswerving loyalty to his master, irrepressible in his high spirits, never idle, always in motion, good-natured but not a flatterer, a constant pleasure to the eye." Max von Stephanitz |
I was introduced to the German Shepherd Dog in 1993 when I adopted a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix. She taught me many wonderful things about dogs and dog ownership in general. The traits I love most about her are the same ones found in most well bred German Shepherd Dogs. The first pure bred GSD joind the clan in 1995 and touched my heart in a place that's never been touched before. My life will always be shared with a GSD companion.
While the German Shepherd Dog is perfect in my eyes it is not the breed for everyone. German Shepherds are highly intellegent, active, large dogs who need daily excersize and grooming. They need early socialization, and obedience training. The same traits that make GSD's perfect for police work, service dog work, herding, etc. can make them an unsuitable companion in certain circumstances. Before you take on the responsibility of adding a dog to your houshold; please take the time to learn more about the various breeds and how they will fit (or not ) your lifestyle. Then find a reputable breeder who will help you find a healthy good tempered dog. I hope you will find the following links enjoyable and informative.
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