This one of the most popular of all dog breeds in the world. The stately and strong German Shepherd has been used as a working dog from the very beginning. Most German Shepherds are intelligent, faithful animals and fun to be around, they also prefer to be at home around the family instead of being left alone in a kennel or in the back yard all of the time.

In addition to being a popular family pet, their intelligence and sensibilities allows them to be suitable as an assistant in a variety of work situations.

Whenever you meet a German Shepherd that is mean and aggressive, this is usually because of mishandling and possible abuse. German Shepherds are usually mild dogs but they are instinctively protective. Owners of German Shepherds need to make sure you let your pet know, from an early age, that you are in charge and they are supposed to follow your leadership, if not they will try to take over.

Indeed, German Shepherds are wonderfully obedient dogs. They are also incredibly efficient in terms of being able to trained for a variety of supplemental uses. This is why it is common for German Shepherds to be used in aiding people suffering from blindness in the capacity of a guide dog. Because of their heightened sense of smell, Police departments also use German Shepherds as for search and rescue, cadaver searching, narcotics and explosives detection, and as guard dogs. They are seemingly tireless and courageous with an alertness that keep them ready to go on duty.

Stability is important if you want a well adjusted pet who is even tempered and dependable. If your pet is properly trained, they will get along very well with children and other pets.

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