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I think German Shepherds are distinctive in terms of their attachment and loyalty to their owners. We have only had two, but with both I was acutely aware of feeling protected and safe with them. Although neither of them were aggressive in any way, I sensed that they were assessing anyone who was a stranger, e.g. anyone who even looked at me when I was walking them. I have learned from my mistakes in terms of not socalising one of them enough with children and adults when he was younger, so he would get quite excited and want to be dominant with certain visitors. I tried to train my visitors but this is not the way it should be! Anyone who was too exciting or over friendly with one of them would have to endure an embarassing dominant display of macho behaviour. Being clear about who was boss in the house seemed to work best. I am awestruck by the caretaking instinct of this dog. Whenever someone younger, a teenager or child came to stay, we became invisible, and the dogs seemed obsessed with where they were (e.g. anxiously waiting for them to get up in the morning, rushing past us to try and get upstairs to wait outside the visitors room until they rose). We have just lost our second German Shepherd, and we feel truly lost. I didnt realise how safe I felt with this dog until now. We have never been without dogs, but there is something special about the GSD in this regard. I get upset that so many people view them with suspicion, and as someone who is about to begin the process of assessment to foster children, I am anxious that our choice of pet will be viewed negatively.

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I have had five dogs and my German Shepherd far the best all around pup. Training, great with kids, cats and not overly aggressive. I have found the dog of my choice. Just remember what you put into your dog is what you get out of it.

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I have owned German shepherds for 25 years and currently own 4 of them. All 4 are easy to handle together on leash in one hand. These dogs do need a strong willed owner willing to be pack leader, their desire to please in second to none in the dog world. You will get used to being constantly watched by these dogs.
Do not get one of these dogs if you are not prepared to train it, or are going to keep it as a yard dog. These dogs will become a member of your family. Mine also remember every friend ...

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A very loyal, obedient and intelligent dog that needs a responsible knowledgeable owner and plenty of exercise. Can be aggressive and temperamental which could be a danger for small children. More suited to mature adult owners.

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I have had many different breeds of dogs, and after having a german shepherd my family never had another breed - we were set on shepherds. they are without a doubt the most beautiful dogs, so loving, playful, loyal, trustworthy and protective. excellent with kids, I've never been worried about my kids playing with any of my shepherds.

I have been breeding and training shepherds for 6 years and can't imagine life without my shepherds. (I never breed without having found suitable homes for the p ...

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I love my German Shepherd Dog to pieces.. I have been brought up by them most of my life and I know that my dog would do anything for me, as well as being loyal is he great with kids (especially the neighbour's) even for his size. Although, he can be very hyper and attacks anything mechanical that moves (cars, forklifts, bikes) in which he has already been hit..
But I would always have a GSD, and hopefully will bring my kids up around these superb dogs.

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Originally bred to herd sheep, the GSD is one of the most loyal breeds in the world. Unrivalled in intelligence, these dogs are used in a wide variety of jobs serving the public - such as seeing eye and hearing dogs and airport sniffers, police dogs, as well as great stock dogs.

Fiercely protective of their "pack", the GSD makes a terrific guard dog, without showing such aggression displayed in other breeds. I have witnessed this first hand when I was home alone one night when my parents were ...

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German Shepherd dogs are great companions. I would start training my puppy from day 1. This is not a dog to leave in the back to yard, it will chew the siding off your house if bored. You have to consider this dog a member of your family, and should be treated that way.

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Get one very trust worthy and are 3rd most popular dog in the states

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German Shepherd's are very friendly dogs to "friends", but are also good guard dogs to people who aren't considered friends. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

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German Shepherds make ideal guard dogs but can have problems with families. They are extremely protective and can also get jealous if they aren't used to children, etc. Very intelligent and perfect if you want a loyal friend and have no children. They do malt a lot too.

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I have come to the conclusion that German Shepherds are an excellent dog they're cute, handsome, cuddly, love company, love children, get on well with other dogs, but can have problems with skin joints etc

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The German Shepherd is for someone who can appreciate it's intense devotion, intense size, and intelligence. People never forget their German shepherds... I've had many people approach me while I was walking mine and tell me about a childhood German Shepherd they had.

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German Shepards in my opinion are the best dogs for a family if you can get them from the right breeder, but you cannot give them on as they are one -amily dogs, but I love my 2 to bits.

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German Shepherd - For all the bad points I have listed, the good points definitely outweigh them and I will definitely be getting another one in the future. They are great family pets - my 18month old loves to cuddle both of mine and they are starting to enjoy the attention she gives them (although they were a bit wary at first). They do not need massive amounts of physical exercise as this can have a real negative effect on their joints when they get older, but they do like to be mentally sti ...

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The German Shepherd dog is one breed you will always love. Having puppy walked for the police, I have found that it is best to socialise them at a early age, get him used to other dogs, people, children, walking on the lead. Get your dog used to only one toy, e.g., Kong, so when training he will do anything for it.
Hope these tips are of use!!!!

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German Shepherd Dogs are the best working breed, but at the same time, are excellent family dogs. They require a lot of time and attention, but for this you will be rewarded with loyalty, obedience, and devotion. German Shepherd Dogs are very clever and trainable. They are very intense dogs and will focus on their training with single-mindedness. There is a misconception that German Shepherds are vicious but this is only the case if they are badly raised. German Shepherds are seeing eye dog ...

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Germarn Shepherds are awesome pets and protect at all costs, so if you have kids or live by yourself, I definitely rcomend a Shepherd to anyone.