I was reading something about GSDs the other day. They said that these dogs are now much more mellow as a breed due to the emphasis placed on removing the bad strains from active breeding. The reason that many LEOs continue to use them is that they are very intelligent and highly obedient - 2 very important traits in working with police and criminals. Do you agree?
The German Sheperd in my opinion is still arguably the best breed for police work. I don't think they have lost anything, I'd suggest they are universally far better trained than in years past and have been well integrated into the system.
A real good dog of steel temperment behaves like a lamb, until it's time to cast off the fleece mantle.
The best dogs should seem very mellow, because they are healthy, strong and confident in their abilities to win "The Game."