German Shephered The Best!

German Shepherd Temperament
What's Good About 'Em,
What's Bad About 'Em

The AKC Standard says the German Shepherd "has a distinct personality marked by direct and fearless, but not hostile, expression, self-confidence, and a certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. The dog must be approachable, quietly standing its ground and showing confidence and willingness to meet overtures without itself making them."
That's a great description of an ideal German Shepherd.
Unfortunately, it's very hard to find an ideal German Shepherd today. Nowadays, this breed is all over the map in temperament. German lines that are bred for protection work and the sport of schutzhund tend to be "hard-tempered" and businesslike. American show lines range from mild and mellow, to hyperactive and skittish, to downright dumb -- they don't look or act like the noble Rin Tin Tin you may remember from long ago.
Energy levels vary from vigorous to laid-back, but all German Shepherds, to maintain their athletic shape, need brisk walking every day and all-out running in a safe, enclosed area as often as possible.
Mental exercise (advanced obedience, schutzhund, agility, tracking, herding, fetching sticks or Frisbees) is even more important for German Shepherds. This is a smart, thinking breed (at least the good ones are!) and his intelligence is wasted in a home that simply wants a casual pet.
Finally, early and ongoing socialization is a must to develop a stable, confident temperament.
Most German Shepherds are fine with other family pets, if introduced when young. However, some individuals are cat chasers, and many are dominant or even aggressive with strange dogs of the same sex.
One of the most capable and trainable breeds in all of dogdom, exceedingly eager to learn and work, a good German Shepherd, when well-trained by a confident owner, is a magnificent companion.
Unfortunately, many German Shepherds today are not good ones – they have risky temperaments and suffer from a host of health problems.

If you want a dog who...

• Is strong, athletic, and natural-looking
• Thrives on challenging activities and exercise
• Looks stern and imposing, so makes an effective deterrent
• Is exceptionally intelligent, loyal, and versatile -- when well-socialized and well-trained, can learn and do almost anything

A German Shepherd may be right for you.

If you don't want to deal with...

• An extremely careful search to find a stable-tempered German Shepherd with a decent chance of staying healthy
• Providing plenty of exercise and interesting things to do
• Providing careful socialization
• Destructiveness when bored or not exercised enough
• Potential aggression toward other dogs
• Constant heavy shedding - 365 days a year
• Legal liabilities (public perception, future breed bans, insurance problems, increased chance of lawsuits)
• Concerns about a multitude of serious health problems

A German Shepherd may not be right for you.

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