Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by Lacey
I have a relative who just bought a full blooded german shepherd puppy for his family. Looks just like the puppy at top! They grow fast and they get quite large as I can see. I'm glad to hear they are good dogs. I always associate them with the mean police dogs. I'm sure though, that they would protect a child from most anything or anyone.
Lacey, I think one of the reasons that police and law enforcement all over the world use them so extensively is that there temperament lends them to primarily be aggressive only when they need to be. From a liability standpoint they need a dog who is not a loose cannon and can accurately judge threats and non-threats...and they are very smart and trainable.
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
I say go for it. They are a great breed.
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by tstew
I can speak to the Shepherd part. Personally, I think they are the best dog when it comes to the mixture of temperament and protective qualities. Is this a very little puppy or an older dog? That is something to consider, particularly with the age of your child.
And here are a few gratuitous shots of ours
That REALLY is a pretty dog! Great markings! I'll probably get another one when I retire and the grandkids are too big. Like, when I get to be around 90! LOL
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by seguidordejesus
We're thinking about buying a German Shepherd/Husky mix. We live in a large apartment with all tile, plenty of sunlight, and lots of room to run around outside on a leash. We have a 2.5 yr old daughter. The weather here runs 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit year round, so there wouldn't be a significant time when we couldn't walk the dog.
Input, anyone?
large dogs don't do good cooped up inside all day waiting to be walked. I have a friend that has a yellow lab and they lived in an apartment. I would come over every now and then to walk him.
If someone can take the dog out during the day when you are at work, then Id say go for it.
I love shepherds and husky's and they tend to be good dogs to be around when they have been trained and treated right
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