Who Will Not Be Getting Another GSD After Their GSD Passes?

[LaRen616]

I've heard a couple people say that they will not own another GSD after their current GSD or GSDs pass.

So who will not be getting another GSD? Why not?

[mysweetkaos]

I've thought about it a lot....I am torn. Kaos is truly the dog love of my life I would love another Shepherd when he is gone...but I would be so worried that the new dog would never measure up to him. Does that make sense? We know a breeder who bred K's sister (who's now retired) but they have a daughter of hers they have bred and are working on titling and training a granddaughter to eventually breed (2-3yrs) I truly think I would if I could get one of her pups. Not sure how much of how great he is is because of his genes.....but for sentimental reasons I would only truly be gung-ho about it if the new pup shared some of his lineage. That could change though once he's gone....because I can't imagine not going to sleep and waking up every morning with a GSD. (good thing our Mastiff/GSD mix can't read, it might hurt his feelings)

[Stosh]

I can't imagine having anything other than a gsd. When our Omy died I felt the same, that no other dog could fill those paws but Stosh is so different but just as wonderful.

[Rott-n-GSDs]

I have so many breeds that I'm interested in... I'm not sure if I'll live long enough to have another GSD. I think the next breed I'll get is an Australian Shepherd... something a bit smaller and less protective.

I currently have three dogs, ages 3, 3.5, and 4, and vowed to never own more than two again, so it will (hopefully) be awhile before I have to think about getting another.

[koda00]

This is be the only breed for me. Hopefully it will be along time b4 i have to think about getting another, unless of course i move to a different location and have lots and lots of acreage, then of course there will be more to add. But for now my 2 are very young still 1-almost a yr. 1- almost 2 yrs old.

[mysweetkaos]

Originally Posted by Stosh

I can't imagine having anything other than a gsd. When our Omy died I felt the same, that no other dog could fill those paws but Stosh is so different but just as wonderful.

Thank you...that at least gives me some hope. Don't get me wrong. I love our Sherman (EM/GSD x) he and I's relationship is completely different than Kaos and I though. A lot of it is probably because he is still so young and naughty

[Liesje]

I will only ever own GSDs and then one dog as a family pet. Right now that is Coke but someday I would like to try a Saint Bernard. As much as I am "into" my GSDs I don't really see myself as a "dog person" and the list of breeds I have any interest in is about 1/100th the length of the list of breeds I would never consider owning.

[Sigurd's Mom]

GSDs only for me... I've often thought about what I will do after Sigurd passes... he's the love of my life! I couldn't imagine not having a GSD around... but, my husband is severely allergic to Sigurd, so once he's gone I doubt my DH will want another one... so once he passes we probably will be dogless.

[robk]

Only GSDs for me as well. I will have them in my life until the end of my days!

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by mysweetkaos

I've thought about it a lot....I am torn. Kaos is truly the dog love of my life I would love another Shepherd when he is gone...but I would be so worried that the new dog would never measure up to him. Does that make sense?

It makes perfect sense. It's part of the reason we went with a puppy instead of another rescue after Cash died. He was an awesome, unique, amazing dog and I was worried I wouldn't be able to be fair to another adult, that I wouldn't be able to bond with him because I was always comparing him with Cash. The amazing thing is that sometimes Kopper reminds me so much of Cash I get teary. He's definitely his own dog, but some of his little quirks and mannerisms are so similar that we say Cash is whispering in his ear. Getting Kopper turned out to be absolutely the right thing for us.