What is better???

Question

What do you think is better: A German Shepherd or a Blue Pit Bull???

Answer 1

a Blue Pit Bull of course!! but A German Shepherd is a great dog too.

The German Shepherd is also known as the Alsatian. It is handsome, well proportioned and very strong. The coat most often comes in black with tan, sable or all black, but also can come in blue, liver and white, but those colors are considered a fault according to most standards. White is not an acceptable color for the German Shepherd, however they are now being recognized as a separate breed, called the American White Shepherd. The nose is black most often black but, blue or liver still do sometimes occur, but is considered a fault can not be shown. It has a sturdy, muscular, slightly elongated body with a light but solid bone structure. Its head should be in proportion to its body, and the forehead a little convex. It has a strong scissors bite, ears wide at the base, pointed, upright, and turned forward (the ears of puppies under six months may droop slightly). The eyes are almond-shaped, never protruding, dark, with a lively, intelligent expression. Its bushy tail reaches almost to its hocks and hangs down when the dog is at rest. Its front legs and shoulders are muscular; its thighs thick and sturdy. It has round feet with very hard soles. There are three varieties of the German Shepherd: rough-coated, long rough-coated, and the long-haired.

Often used as working dogs, German Shepherds are direct and fearless, eager and alert. Bold, cheerful, obedient and eager to learn. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage. Calmly confident, but not hostile. Serious and almost human in his intelligence. They have a high learning ability. German Shepherds love to be close to their families, but they are very wary of strangers. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when it is necessary. German Shepherds have a very strong protective instinct, so they should be extensively socialized to prevent over-guarding when they are an adult. Aggression and attacks on people are largely due to poor breeding, handling and training. A well bred, well-adjusted, and trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and excellent with children in the family. They must be firmly trained in obedience from an early age. It is extremely important to purchase your German Shepherd from a reputable breeder. Some are timid and skittish and may be prone to fear biting. Research a puppy's lineage carefully. To be successful pets, these dogs should be trained and socialized from an early age with a firm and loving hand. Coercive or angry training does not succeed well with these dogs. To be truly happy, the German Shepherd needs a task in life. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. His fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground. The German Shepherd is also a popular show and family companion.

Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-65cm.) Bitches 22-24 inches (55-60cm.)
Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40kg.)

Indiscriminate breeding has lead to hereditary diseases such as hip and elbow dysplasia, (be sure both parents have had their hips certified at least OFA good) blood disorders, digestive problems (probably due to nerves), epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), dwarfism and flea allergies.

The German Shepherd will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least a large yard.

Life Expectancy
Around 13 years.



One of the most amazing things about the Blue Pit Bull is their ability to adapt to almost any situation. They serve in a wide variety of professional fields as well as making outstanding companions.

Their attitude, courage, and never say die approach to life makes them exceptional dogs for such fields as search and rescue, therapy dogs, guide dogs, and police and military drug and bomb sniffers.
So what can you expect from an American Pit Bull Terrier? Let's take a look below.

High levels of exercise EVERY DAY


A wonderful family dog


A very "people loving" dog


A dog that can be destructive to furniture or other objects if left alone


An easy to train dog that can make a wonderful partner in agility, jogging, or other activities


May not get along with other dogs, especially of the same sex


A dog that you cannot leave unattended with other dogs, no matter how well they get along


A pet that you may be unable to take to off-leash dog parks


A poor guard dog; it is not a breed trait to be defensive of car, home, etc.


A social dog; most pit bulls greet strangers like long lost friends


A healthy dog that is not especially prone to many genetic diseases


A 12 + year commitment


A dog that you may be unable to travel with due to breed specific restrictions


Criticism from friends/family members that are misinformed about the breed


A dog that requires high quality food to maintain health


Vet bills for regular check ups, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and flea and other parasite treatments


A dog that is safe with people. Human aggression, severe shyness, and instability are not traits typically found in Pit bulls.




As a whole the breed is one of the most stable and safe dogs around today.

While we do understand that yes, some of these dogs do indeed bite and attack people. They are not representives of an entire breed of canine. In other words, while 20 dogs out of 5,000 will bite, that doesn't mean the other 4,980 will.

Answer 2

A German Shepherd

Answer 3

German Shepherd

Answer 4

German Shepherd

Answer 5

German Shepherd.

Answer 6

A German Shepherd. Pit bulls are too psycho.

Answer 7

German Shepherd named Ginger

Answer 8

I think that depends on what you are wanting a dog for. If you are wanting a dog to fight, I would definatly go with the pit bull. If you would like a companion and a protector I would go for the German Shepard. Other factors include childre (if any), veterinary problems like hip dispasia or other genetic disordres that can be found in large breeds. How much time and experience you have traing a pet properly, and so on and so forth. Large breeds such as these can be quite a handful, just make sure you know what is involved weith each breed and which one suits your life best. Its not just about you, you needs to take the dogs requirements into yor considerations when choosing the proper pet.

Answer 9

German Shepherd hands down

Answer 10

I would pick the German Shepherd just b/c you won't have to get a permit to have the Pit Bull (depending on what state you live in)

Answer 11

A german shepherd