That’s what I’m reading, sounds like they make excellent family pets. Just got to find a good breeder and then talk my hubby into it...lol
I’ve had German Shepards and they are good dogs.
I see you’re getting a lot of good help here, so I’m sorry to pile on, but somebody’s got to plug the older dogs!
With an adult dog, you know exactly what kind of temperment, personality, and conformation you’re buying. The dog may come pre-loaded with apps like ‘Fetch’, ‘Heel’, and ‘Don’t Poop On The Carpet’.
You won’t have to worry about teething, the ‘adolescent phase’, or ‘will my dog look like an ugly slab-sided mongrel because the breeder wasn’t none too careful about gates’ syndrome.
A puppy is a crap shoot; a 12-18 month old is a sure thing, and you can find loads of them for a nominal fee at your local shelter, craigslist, or breed rescue. :-)