Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by tstew
I can speak to the Shepherd part. Personally, I think they are the best dog when it comes to the mixture of temperament and protective qualities. Is this a very little puppy or an older dog? That is something to consider, particularly with the age of your child.
And here are a few gratuitous shots of ours
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Gorgeous!
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by tstew
I can speak to the Shepherd part. Personally, I think they are the best dog when it comes to the mixture of temperament and protective qualities. Is this a very little puppy or an older dog? That is something to consider, particularly with the age of your child.
Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
Hey if you were near me,I have a dog that is a mix between an Australian Sheperd,and A Bulldog you could have.I have been trying to give this dog away to a good home.
If anybody needs a dog,come to Jackson,AL and you can have her free.
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by seguidordejesus
It's a puppy right now, just a few weeks old.
That's perfect, then!
I love German Shepherds--they are beautiful dogs, and have such wonderful personalities, and they're SOOOOOO smart.
You do need to plan on lots of regular exercise--big dogs need lots of activity, and like someone else said--they also produce bigger piles of poop to pick up.
Don't skimp on the playtime/exercise. They not only need it just for their health, but if they are cooped up in a small space too much, they can become irritable and may behave badly. It's a great way to spend time together as a family, anyway. When the dog goes out to play or walk, so should the kids (and parents).
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by seguidordejesus
It's a puppy right now, just a few weeks old.
I would think that that should be fine. Our dog was about a year and a half when we had our baby. They do fine together although we still do not leave her with unsupervised access to him.
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
Yes, they do need excercise and Shepherds do shed quite a bit so they need to be brushed regularly. The one good thing about a mixed breed is that I understand that they tend to have less medical issues than purebreeds.
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Re: Thinking about buying a German Shepherd..thoug
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Originally Posted by tstew
I can speak to the Shepherd part. Personally, I think they are the best dog when it comes to the mixture of temperament and protective qualities. Is this a very little puppy or an older dog? That is something to consider, particularly with the age of your child.
And here are a few gratuitous shots of ours
I have a relative who just bought a full blooded german shepherd puppy for his family. Looks just like the puppy at top! They grow fast and they get quite large as I can see. I'm glad to hear they are good dogs. I always associate them with the mean police dogs. I'm sure though, that they would protect a child from most anything or anyone.
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