2007-03-10 22:51:52 · 9 answers · asked by welder 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ok keep your hair on VERMIN !!!!
2007-03-10 23:01:39 · update #1
I have owned GSD's for the past 15 years. Right now I have four of them- Sheba, Bo and their two 14 week old puppies, who we have decided to keep cause we just can't part with them. First, if you are getting a puppy, do be sure to feed it a quality large breed dog food. It does make a world of difference. GSD's need a ton of attention and socialization. They are very loyal, protective and attached to their owners. To do this right is very time consuming but worth it. If they do not receive the amount of time and attention they need, you will have a dog with behavior problems. Please do not get a GSD if they are going to spend their life outside in a kennel. Do educate yourself about the breed and the health problems associated with them. Be prepared to deal with the dog hair. Grooming does help, but it will still be an issue. A good amount of daily exercise is also a must. Our dogs favorite is to go swimming, they love it. As far as dominance, usually it is the male. But at our house Sheba is far more dominant than Bo, and he will bow down to her. So, males being more dominant is not always true. I truly feel that they are the best dogs for me, my family and our lifestyle. They bring so much to our home, it would never be the same without them. Despite all the work they require, it is so worth it. After spending all of this time, work, money and energy, you will have a friend for life that will love you unconditionally. The info I have given is only the beginning, and I do not know everything about them by far. In fact, I learn something new about them everyday. Please do more research and be sure that this is the dog you want. Talk to other GSD owners, vets, and read, read, read. Good Luck!
2007-03-12 03:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by motocrossmom02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a male german shepherd and had a female when i was a young lass, Ive noticed the males are very hyper and can be protective which can be a good thing, compared to the more calm, light playfulness of the female. Im no expert but thats all i know!
2007-03-11 16:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by Rachael H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is your first GSD then my advice is to go for a b itch, they are much more amenable, dogs can be very dominating, and if you are not used to the breed then this could spell disaster! Do plenty of reading up on the breed before you buy, go to a reputable breeder, ask to see documentation to confirm hip and elbow scores of BOTH parents, 10 and below for hips is good, although above this is acceptable, I won't personally buy if the score is a total of higher than 10! Get her spayed before her first season and she won't become too dominant, most GSD's tend to go through a 'testing' stage usually at around 6-7 months, so if she is spayed then this will lessen the probability of this happening.
I wish you much luck.
2007-03-10 23:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a male German shepherd called bodie,a.k.a donkey,he's sooo big,basically he's a gentle giant,excellent temperament,great with my kids,i have a 12 year old and a 1 year old,who pull him all over and he doesn't so much as growl at them,he's excellent with other dogs too,we've had him since he was 5 weeks old,he's 10 next and he has never fought with another dog or bitten anyone,fantastic animal,fiercely loyal and a great companion.
2007-03-10 23:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact me through my profile and I can try to get you in touch with some breeders that I would recommend. Have you ever had a Shepherd before? If you haven't, you should stay away from the working lines, like Czech and Slovak as the drives might be too much for you to handle.
2007-03-11 01:31:57 · answer #5 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think either sex is suitable,as long as you go to a reputable breeder that does all of the relevant health testing for this breed,as you do want one to collapse by time its four or five years old with hip dysplasia,I think the parents need to be hemophilia tested as well
also join a good well recommended obedience club,
Wendy
2007-03-11 01:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't have a German Shepherd (sorry about that) and yes, it is better to have a male or a female.
2007-03-10 22:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by Maria R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its hard to say. if your going to have the dog fixed its really no difference with the right training b!tch or dog will be fine in the wrong hands B!tch or dog can be a disater. this goes for all breeds
2007-03-10 23:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have one for sale, but I just want to say that they are great dogs, I had a couple in the past, and you will not regret owning one.
2007-03-10 22:54:55 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋