Just wanted to take the time and say hello! I found this site while I was looking for other Shep owners. Great forum, seems like everyone is nice and helpful from what I read so far. I am not a newbie owner but have had a few Sheps in my life and fell in love with them. My first dog was a husky, but my second as a child was a shep (Spike) I named him after the Tom and Jerry dog! I was old enough to really have fun and enjoy him...and now I am on my 4th and he is one.... here is a photo of him at 6 months....