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Why do you discourage people to not own a certain breed?

I was told to get a labrador or the terrible golden retriever since I was a first time dog owner. Everyone discouraged me from getting a Samoyed, Husky, German Shepherd, Kuvasz and Alaskan Malamute.

We say that because we need to speak to generalities. Yes, there are Rotties who can be led about by small children, but they are the exceptions. An average Rottie would ignore a weak owner and make his own decisions. Yes, there is the occasional Cavalier who will try to take your hand off if you reach down, even after knowing you for a year. But, the average Cavalier is a sweet natured, soft mouthed, little lover. So, all the people can do on this website is speak to the average.

It’s great that your neighbor’s Kuvasz is so mild mannered. That is not the norm. People familiar with the breed will caution against having one as a first time owner because they are physically strong and are apt to challenge other dogs and non-family people. I had a 14-month old male on a lead once that nearly dragged me to the ground lunging at a caged dog. The youngster had never shown any aggression up to that point, but adolescence came suddenly. Again, we can only speak to the average experience about the most common characteristics.

Trained German Shepherd For Sale: Is it Really An Option?

When looking for a good companion and protection pets, German shepherds are a good option. Here’s a question though; should you be going for trained German shepherd for sale or should be buying a pup instead? Sure, having an already trained pet around can be a big plus, but there are still issues that you might end up dealing with.

Some of the issues you might encounter when opting for trained German shepherds is the price. Considering that they have already undergone and completed the training process, the price you’ll be paying for in the end will generally reflect this. Depending on the skills that were instilled in the dog (whether basic or advanced) you might actually end up dealing with four, or maybe even five digit prices instead of just three.

Another issue you might end up dealing with would be in terms of loyalty. Sure, the dog will be well trained, and will provide you with the protection that you need but deep at the back of your head the issue of loyalty will always be nagging. As said, loyalty can never be bought, and in terms of dogs, this is particularly true. So do think about it deeply first if you’re really comfortable with this issue.

Another issue will have to deal with familiarity. You’d have to remember that by the time you purchased your German shepherd he will be mature enough, meaning it might take quite a while before he really starts settling in with your family. Now, you might think that this is worth the risk but in essence you really have no idea as to the behavior of the dog. If they are aggressive, or tend to get stressed out with changing environments then it’s not really something that you want to have around, especially if you have kids.

Aside from the issues mentioned above, there might be other things that you will have to deal with when opting for trained German shepherd for sale. So do think about it more first. Remember that with the right information in hand; you will also be able to successfully train your German shepherd without running into much trouble.

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First time Dog Owner: German Shepherd Questions?

I’m looking into buying a german shepherd puppy by the end of the year and I was wondering if you all would be able to share with me your experiences with them?

I raised and trained a female, and she was a magnet dog. She would barely let me go into another room.

I also raised and trained a male. He is also a magnet dog. I trust him with my life. However, I’ve raised him since he was born, whereas I didn’t work with the female until she was about 4-6 months old. He is very loyal, and I wouldn’t trade the friendship and loyalty for anything in the world.

If you raise the female from a puppy, I have seen MANY other females be extremely loyal to their owner.

My GSD is fine with all other dogs, as long as they don’t get between him and I. As long as they stay out of our pack, he’ll play with them and enjoy their company. Other GSD’s that I know of have MAJOR issues with any northern breeds. Akitas were from Japan, and northern Japan as well. It will depend on the breeder’s stock, and how they react to other dogs and breeds. I would make sure to mention this to the breeder. However, any dog can be trained, and as long as you have your GSD to a point where it knows you are in charge and it WILL obey you, it shouldn’t be a problem.

Do keep in mind that these are BOTH very strong willed dogs that take a firm leader.

Need advice for getting a German Shepherd puppy?

I’ve always wanted a German Shepherd. I hope to get one in a few months. Are there any tips for getting and training a friendly, loyal dog who is gentle around children and doesn’t bark his head off?

Get a good quality dog from a knowledgeable, caring and conscientious breeder if you are planning on purchasing. Do a lot of ‘homework’ by checking all up on the breed as much as you can. Find out the health, temperament and structural issues. A lot of people will make somewhat ignorance based comments about angulation, temperament and stuff like that but basically you want a dog from someone who cares about where that dog goes and who will be concerned with it, willing to take it back if the need arises, and willing to help you and mentor you throughout its life. There are tons of sites regarding the breed and lots of information (and misinformation) out there. Check with the GSDCA site and see about getting breeder referals in your area = not necessarily to get a puppy from but to learn about getting a puppy and the breed from… most good responsible breeders are more than willing to try to help someone learn that is sincerely interested in the breed and doing right by it. A balanced, sound tempered dog with good health and sound structure behind it is what every dog owner wants and needs – you don’t get that by accident. The parent club site will also discuss educational information about the breed. Please do not purchase from some back yard greeder or puppy mill as supporting them simply funds the death of millions of dogs every year. If you don’t plan on purchasing a good quality pet, then maybe contacting GSD rescue in your area would be a great idea. They evaluate and screen the dogs and the prospective homes to make sure that they will be compatible and the dog is altered and checked out and while there might be some issue, you will know about it and how to deal with it up front – which allows you to make an informed decision about being responsible for the dog. Many rescue dogs make great pets! They are already usually out of the puppy stage so they are more easily evaluated and you know what you are getting without going through the puppy stage!

Once you have your pup or dog, you can start with training. If you have never trained a dog successfully before, you might want to locate a good trainer/class now before you get your puppy/dog so you can see how their training is – they need to have a variety of techniques to draw upon and not simply depend upon one as dogs, like people, are different and frankly the dog will be easy to train once YOU are trained and it is the human that takes a lot of time to train properly!! Good luck!!

add: Red flag #1 – responsible, knowledgeable breeders will rarely have the best possible stud for their b*tch conveniently sitting in their frontroom or backyard. If they do it is a rarity! The stud is usually far away but the breeder has tons of information about it and health clearances. They will stand behind their puppies for a lifetime… their FIRST and foremost concern is the puppies and the breed.

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