Can someone tell me things about raising a German Shepard?

Question

1- Time needed
2 - Emotions given
3 - Rewards
4 - How long they live

Answer 1

There are Many Many good books on the things you will need to know about raising your new German Shepherd pup!
It is time consuming, and well worth every second invested!
Those considering a German Shepherd Dog as a family addition should make sure that this breed is the best fit for the situation. The dogs are strong in body, spirit, and mind. They need much attention, love, and firm guidance as they grow -- which they do quite quickly.
As a gawky, awkward teenager, a GSD may unintentially knock over a small child or a frail elderly person. Their strong, happy tails can clear tables, and their powerful jaws and teeth wreak havoc on furniture.
This is a slowly maturing breed with a long puppyhood, so the new owner must be prepared to provide kind but firm discipline and a secure environment to help the dog develop into a well- behaved adult. German Shepherds are active dogs. They love to run and explore their surroundings with their excellent noses. They require considerable exercise, especially while growing. This exercise can be provided by an active owner, another dog or two, or a fenced yard or dog run. Tying this dog to a house is unacceptable, as it will create frustration, boredom, and a potentially dangerous dog.
German Shepherds are very sociable dogs. They need attention and companionship. They do not do well if left in isolation from people and other companion animals.
They make excellent family dogs, because, although they sometimes pick one person as their special person, they can relate well to all members of the household. If they are raised with children, they will develop an abundance of tolerance to the grabbing and poking of tiny fingers.
Raising a puppy with young children takes extra patience and effort for parents. Often the fast-growing puppy will use his teeth in playing with children and their toys, sometimes resulting in scratches. Young children often excite puppies who want to wrestle and chase -- like they did with their littermates.
Children can undo all the work a parent has done in training the puppy because a small child is neither firm nor consistent with the pup. As long as parents realize that they will need an extra dose of patience, the German Shepherd puppy can grow up side by side with the children and be a source of lasting memories for all.
Life expectancy is about 12 years! I have a 12 and a half year old female and a 13 and a half year old male!

Answer 2

The most important thing about a German Shepherd is adequate socialization before the age of 12 weeks and proper nutrition throughout the life of the dog. Depending on which kind of drive your dog is genetically born with, that will determine your rewards. Treats or tracking for a food drive, ball or frisbee for a ball/prey drive, etc. There's a lot about a German Shepherd ... books can be written. It's hard to write that book here in Yahoo Answers. Maybe if you can narrow down your question, we can be more specific in the answer rather than just a generalization. Do you have a German Shepherd now and at what age and if so where are you at with it?

Answer 3

1 - Being a shepherd (notice the correct spelling), German or otherwise, takes years of practice, so you'll need to exercise patience.

2 - The life of a shepherd is a quiet, peaceful one.

3 - The rewards of a healthy flock are all a shepherd needs.

4 - As with most people, a healthy shepherd can expect to live an average lifetime.

(that was a joke! Get it? The above "shepherd" was actually a human being! hysterical, right? Yeah, yeah, I know: don't quit my day job!) ;)

Answer 4

1-They need as much time as any other dog. They are work driven, intelligent, and require exercise and mine have all done better when given a job to do.
2.-Emotions given-they are very affectionate, loyal, trusting, empathetic, display leadership.
3-Rewards- They are obedient, and they are great companions, family protectors, they are the best of 'best friends'. Our family is enriched by our girl.
4-They live around 15 years, barring accidents or genetic problems.

Answer 5

Lotts of time and love!!!! They are very obediant with the proper training. My mother-inlaw has a shepard and she is 11 or 12 yrs old.

Answer 6

1) At least six hours of being around them. Preferably eight.
2) Loyal, Playful
3) Raw bones, Kongs
4) Depends on if you feed them a quality food, they get exercise everyday, are spayed, get good Vet care, and if they get enough attention.