Current Events > Who here has or had a german shepherd?

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Thinking of getting one.

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Had one when I was a bit younger. Great dogs. She was a rescue and had some behavioural issues though. Very protective and territorial to the point that one time, my mother yelled at me, the dog bit her face and put a tooth through her lip.

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I want one too but I don't know if I have the time for one.

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Superlinkbro posted...

I want one too but I don't know if I have the time for one.

They need lots of exercise.

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my dad had one that he didnt train at all and he was a nightmare. they need proper training or they will be rowdy as fuck.

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BuckVanHammer posted...

my dad had one that he didnt train at all and he was a nightmare. they need proper training or they will be rowdy as fuck.

Came to say this. They can be great, but they need a lot of exercise, and you absolutely need to socialize them early on.

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What is worse, a German Shepard or a Husky?, Im curious

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BaphometFlux posted...

What is worse, a German Shepard or a Husky?, Im curious

Huskies are similarly hyper without lots of exercise, but they are always goofballs on downtime, much better with people.

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BaphometFlux posted...

What is worse, a German Shepard or a Husky?, Im curious

Huskies hand down. We have two and a German Shepherd. The shepherd is almost 3 and the huskies are turning 2 now. Huskies are zoomers and you have to equip your house for them. If you dont, theyll be escaping every chance they get. Your backyard has to be prison escape proof. Also, except to get 10x the hair everywhere with Huskies, taking them to the groomers is a must. But theyre so loving and loyal.

as to the OP. We got our shepherd two years and it was the best decision we ever made. Our families freaked out that we got a giant ass dog so early in our relationship. But now both our families want him. He had growing pains, he would love to pee and poop as soon as you put a leash on him.

That stopped quick. My shepherd now is just a lazy dude. We created a mini bed spot for him at the end our of bed and he just lays there all day. He looks to have activity for 20 minutes and come back in. Super loyal, theyre incredibly smart, and they love you to death. Their bark is extremely loud though and be prepared to handle him if he starts to pull when he sees other dogs. Whenever ours sees small dogs he goes beserk

lazy boi
https://imgur.com/H44Tt4C

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My first dog Lady was a German Shepard.Miss her so much, great dogs.My current dog Cassie is a short Lab mix and she's great too.

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DocDelicious posted...

Had one when I was a bit younger. Great dogs. She was a rescue and had some behavioural issues though. Very protective and territorial to the point that one time, my mother yelled at me, the dog bit her face and put a tooth through her lip.

Damn. Did you keep the dog?

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smoke_break posted...

Damn. Did you keep the dog?

Yeah, of course. Not the dog's fault it was mistreated. Mom got a few stitches and healed up fine.

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My neighbor used to have a beautiful German Shepard named Sascha. She was a very playful and loving dog as well as a fantastic guard dog.

I'm sure they make great companions.

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I have a purebred German Shepherd, they are factually the best dog breed

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I had a purebred for a good part of my preteen to adult years. Best dog I ever had, though admittedly I wasn't totally prepared to take care of him for the long run and I hate myself for being neglectful a few times later on in his life. He passed away two years ago and I still haven't gotten around to wanting to get a new dog.

Just fills me with jealousy, sadness, and anger when I see other people enjoying their not dead dogs or just immediately replacing their recently deceased dogs.

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They shed like a mother fucker. Get a Portuguese Water Dog instead.

pkmnlord posted...

immediately replacing their recently deceased dogs.

idk dude. When our shepherd dies were gonna be a mess and only thing to help would be another puppy shepherd

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I grew up with German shepherds as a kid. Great dogs. Very loving and protective.

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German Shepherd are the best dog breed hands down

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darkprince45 posted...

idk dude. When our shepherd dies were gonna be a mess and only thing to help would be another puppy shepherd

Tbf, I'm not upset that people do that sort of thing. If it's gonna help you cope then by all means go ahead. I just can't do it myself though.

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Had one from age like...7 until 20. Good girl, did like finding new ways to escape the yard, lol.
Never really violent, had pumps, didn't keep any :(
Nice German shepherd came into our front yard yesterday. Friendly sniffer and biter, didn't want to be pet.

Liked our dogs.

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DocDelicious posted...

They need lots of exercise.

I researched them about 2 years ago. With exercise walking them twice a day? I heard it's not good if they jump a lot due to their hip issue.

I'd get a nice tan working line. Similar to the one who's pic was posted itt. Issue is I'm away from the house like 9 or 10 hours except weekends. I'd socialize it early on getting a pure breed. Early stages I'd crate but after 2 or 3 years I'd get rid of the crate.

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Austin_Era_II posted...

I researched them about 2 years ago. With exercise walking them twice a day? I heard it's not good if they jump a lot due to their hip issue.

I'd get a nice tan working line. Similar to the one who's pic was posted itt. Issue is I'm away from the house like 9 or 10 hours except weekends. I'd socialize it early on getting a pure breed. Early stages I'd crate but after 2 or 3 years I'd get rid of the crate.

Honestly, simple walks aren't enough unless they're at least properly long walks, and even then. These dogs are meant to be working dogs, and honestly, there are too many people who have no business owning them. If you want a house dog, get a breed meant for that.

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I had 2 as a kid. They are good dogs if trained

I had one growing up, a bit thick headed but a good dog overall.

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Grew up with them.
Very barky.
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Guide posted...

Honestly, simple walks aren't enough unless they're at least properly long walks, and even then. These dogs are meant to be working dogs, and honestly, there are too many people who have no business owning them. If you want a house dog, get a breed meant for that.

What else type of exercise you recommend? I'd also train the dog of course.

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They like to run. Fetch, catching stuff, if you like to run and go to the park, or have a big backyard and people to be with it while you're away, it could be nice.

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I can get a bigger yard. But not sure what to do if I'm away 9-10 hours due to work unless I can work from home.

I spoke with a breeder whos a retired nurse and she said her dog was fine when she was a nurse being home alone. Not sure if she was lying to get me to buy. Another breeder I spoke with said to wait until I retire =(

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My dog spends 8 hours a day alone while I work. I dont keep her crated though so she has free reign of the house

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I wouldn't crate either once the dog is a bit older and long as it's not wrecking the house.

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