[the OlLine Rebel]

Just ran across this, just for fun. I know it's a very liberal publication, but what the heck.

[the OlLine Rebel]

GERMAN SHEPHERD PING LIST

This is a low-volume list………so don’t worry!

(Please Freep-mail me if you’d like to be on or off the list.)

[Kozak]

Smart too.

[exist]

German shepherds are cutey pies.

[avacado]

I have had 3 Shepherds. Excellent dogs and beyond intelligent.

[DieHard the Hunter]

Great article. I swear by German Shepherd dogs: they are alot of fun to train and to be around.

The article mentions German Shepherd Rescue as being a good place to obtain Shepherds: this is true, but be cautious. Some rescues are only partially German Shepherd crossed with “something-else” The danger with that is that you do not know quite what you are purchasing, and what issues that dog is likely to have inherited. That said, most rescues are fine, and if all you want is a good pet they are usually a good place to obtain one from.

If you want more than just a pet I believe that you are always better to obtain your German Shepherd from a reputable breeder, one who knows the dog’s mum and dad and pedigrees, their temperaments and likely faults and attributes. You then know precisely what you are getting. Often, you are able to influence what you will be getting, as many breeders will try to accommodate your needs into their breeding program.

Spend lots of time with your German Shepherd, and be patient and always kind, never harsh. They don’t respond well to harsh treatment, but they reward firm, consistent, gentle treatment. They are very intelligent and perceptive dogs.

[SkyDancer]

Not to rain on your parade here but what about a thread on breeds people have on FR? My cop friend is in the K9 squad (has a Shepard who's a cutie) but his favorite dog is:

[LeoWindhorse]

MALINOIS

[Chet 99]

Great dogs. I don’t like the extreme hunched back look in the American lines though.

[tapatio]

This was my dog Sophie.I lost her 8 months ago,after 13 years.She was the best dog I have ever owned.

This is Maggie.We rescued her from severe abuse,and even after all of that,this dog has a heart of gold

[Gone_Postal]

while I don't have a German Shepard now I did as a kid and he was a great pet and friend...I had a Great Dane that past on last year his name was Sam...here is a pic of him

well I thought I would never want another but I now have Baily...

Baily is about 2months old in this photo...he is 5 months old now

[Tanniker Smith]

I had two dogs in my life. The first was a German shepherd with Doberman markings, which I had from when I was 4 until my first year of college. Her name was Prince. (Don't ask.)

A few years later, we got a honey-colored shepherd named Honey. She was young, maybe a year or so. We didn't have her too long. Poisoned. They blamed anti-freeze in the street. We had other suspects in mind.

After I got married, there were no pets in either apartment I had.

[Brad’s Gramma]

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[USMCWife6869]

Heheh, Rebel, I am running out of GSD pics for the pings ;)

Doggie Ping