I have had many GS in my life. I’m grateful the breeders were/are like you. The photo on the right is cruel.
Mega Ditto!
Hope to get 2 German Shepherds later this year when I get out of this condo.
When I lived on 200 acres for 20 years, I had 4 of them. Greatest dog...............in my opinion.
Mine all lived long and happy lives.