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DJEtzel · 03-09-2010, 07:48 AM

I don't think GSDs are harder to raise than labs. They learn about as fast, if not faster, and they're MUCH less mouthy, so they chew and bite a lot less. I wouldn't say they need any more socialization than any other dog, but they do need more mental stimulation than most or they will get bored and destructive.

I don't really have any recommendation for a rescue or breeder in your area, sorry, but good luck finding one! I'm moving into a house this summer for college with my 6 month old GSD.

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DJEtzel Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 2,660	I don't think GSDs are harder to raise than labs. They learn about as fast, if not faster, and they're MUCH less mouthy, so they chew and bite a lot less. I wouldn't say they need any more socialization than any other dog, but they do need more mental stimulation than most or they will get bored and destructive. I don't really have any recommendation for a rescue or breeder in your area, sorry, but good luck finding one! I'm moving into a house this summer for college with my 6 month old GSD.