German Shepherd

Ive only own one GSD so far in my life and I can say its been an honor I can't put into words what it is about the breed that I love so much there just seems to be a connection. When my husband wanted to get a GSD to keep our lab company during the day I was a little nervous as they are large dogs and I knew I would be doing all the walking. Unfortuantley I didn't have a clue when we bought him about any health checks and what the main problems within the breed are and we bought him from a back yard breeder. His temprement with us is wonderful he really is the soppiest dog and is very well behaved waiting on his chair to be stroke when you get in from work and giving ...  Read the complete review

GSD's are classed as a large breed. They originated in Germany (if the name didnt give that away) in the late 1800's making them failry 'new' as far as breeding goes. They belong to the working dog group as they were originally bred for herding sheep. They are often favoured as Police dogs due to their strength, agility and high level of intelligence. They are extremely loyal and obediant makign them one of the most popular breeds registered. My love of this breed started well...before I was even born really as my parents had a great big black and Tan GSD called Prince. Then I came along. Prince was an ex police dog and very very territorial and protetive. ...  Read the complete review

I have had German sheperds all my life agong with one or two other breeds. I love this breed they are so much fun and so intelligent great with children and other animals and make great gaurd dogs that can be trusted. Our dog Roxy is seven years old and from a good breeder she is amazing and loves life. Alway know what the parent dogs history and look for good hip scores as this can be a problem with the breed. We have never had a nasty dog as it is how you treat them and bring them up.In the past we have had sheperds from english parent dogs and they have all been good natured but sometimes a little nervous, Roxys farther is from Germany and we were told by ...  Read the complete review

I must admit that when my wife said she wanted to get an Alsatian / GSD I was a bit apprehensive .... I'd never had one before (being a Jack Russell man myself) and was a bit wary of them ... 5 years down the line I can honestly say that our GSD has won me over. We've had various breeds and aren't really biased to any one - in fact I like the notion of a mixed pack with a couple of big ones and some terriers ... which is just what we have at the moment. Anyway, to the biggest one she's the smartest, most beautiful and most obedient dog I've ever had, a gentle giant with a very strong work ethic (her dad is German working line) ... we are on a ...  Read the complete review

Before Sadie there was a lot less incessant whining. Before Sadie I got stared at less frequently whilst I was busy and rarely got a large head thumped onto my lap or woken with an affectionate headbutt and a lick. Before Sadie, there were no hours spent merely rolling a tennis ball from her to you. Before Sadie there was tons more room on the sofa, the bed, even the general floor space and household plants and ornamental garden grasses felt a lot safer. Without Sadie it would be quieter; I wouldn't have someone to turn to for an improntu cuddle and I wouldn't be quite so happy in the mornings if Sadie wasn't there to attempt to take me off my feet in an overzealous ...  Read the complete review