Why did you choose to own a GSD? - Page 5

sadie2010 · 02-04-2011, 05:01 PM

My "interest" in GSD began when I was about 10 years old. My neighbors had a female GSD that had a litter of pups, and being a curious boy I went over to the garage she was in and thought I would play with the puppies. Well, protective mother that she was, she bit me on the right thigh. I carry that puncture scar to this day.

My last dog was a male yellow lab/shepherd mix. Freddy had many GSD traits, long tongue, brown eyes, black and tan coat. He was a wonderful dog for the 12 years I had him, until he died. After that I decided I wanted a pb GSD as a companion. I wanted a rescue GSD.

I found Sadie at an animal shelter in Michigan, thru Pettango.com. Well, one look at her picture and I fell in love with her. I made the trip up to the Upper Penninsula and brought her home from the shelter.

Sadie is wonderful. She is so calm, loyal, and intelligent. I am amazed each day that I actually own a GSD. I love her ears, they stand up so straight. She knows lots of commands so whoever owned her before must have taught her well. I am so happy with the way my adoption has turned out.

brembo · 02-05-2011, 02:42 AM

I ran into a GSD years back while working. Dog's name was King (I think, maybe Duke) and he impressed me so much that I decided that day when the chance to have GSD adorn my little farm I would jump a the chance. I did, and I'm happy as can be about it. I had Border Collies and Collies growing up and miss them some, BCs can be incredibly clownish dogs and are generally hardier stock (genetic-wise) than GSDs. Buuuut regal and strong and tough and smart and pretty and cuddly and loyal and etc..etc is hard to beat. I'm sold on em. When my current GSD gets to around 10 I'm going to find a rescue female GSD to help him slide into his golden years.

EdBud · 02-05-2011, 11:05 AM

GSD for intelligence, the strong bond they form with their 'pack' and protection for the house and my Daughter.

Female for size.

Plus, they're cute.

Daisy · 02-05-2011, 11:17 AM

Herding dog fan and owner, here. A working-line GSD fell into our lap. I thought my dogs were smart, this one takes the cake. Looking forward to another one day. And yes, I remember "Run Joe Run"!

Good_Karma · 02-05-2011, 01:05 PM

I actually did not like GSDs as a kid. Our neighbors had one, a female named Pete (yes that's right) who used to bark at me and chase me down the road when I would ride my bike past their house. One time she scared me so badly I crashed my bike and got gravel embedded in my knee that was still in there years later.

My brother and I used to try to come up with ways to ride our bikes past Pete without getting chased. And of course, our friends lived a couple miles down the road so we had to pass her in order to visit them. Nothing we tried ever worked, and we both came pretty close to being bitten a few times. Keep in mind, that was pretty typical behavior for a country dog back in the early 80's. Maybe now that wouldn't be tolerated, but it never occurred to us to complain or try to do something about it.

So I never had much interest in GSDs in particular, I was always more of a cat person. After college and marriage, my husband and I decided we didn't want kids. But we did want to try having a dog. Neither of us had ever had a dog growing up. We both preferred a large dog to a small one. My husband was really interested in the intelligence of GSDs, and that probably above all else is what turned us onto them.

So we learned all we could about the breed from books, and never ever bothered to spend any time researching other breeds, since we pretty much decided that they seemed ideal for us.

And of course now, we're hooked. Can't imagine owning any other kind of dog.

goatdude · 02-05-2011, 04:07 PM

I have always been a big fan of German shepherds all my life and decided once I had a place of my own that's the dog I would have. I like all dogs but what struck me about this breed was their intelligence and just the facial expressions they display, in my opinion, like no other dog out there. Their appearance was another reason as I think they are one of the most beautiful dogs.

I'm on my sixth GSD now which is a WGSL with the past five being American show lines. The WGSL really does have a different temperament than the Americans and has proven to be a dog that needs a lots to do to keep it happy and a firm hand to keep it under control.

SARAHSMITH · 02-05-2011, 05:08 PM

Friends of ours German Shepherd was pregnant. We ended up buying property very close to them and built our new home. As we were at the house a lot during construction we visited the pups a lot. My daughter and husband wanted one (I wanted a non shedding lap dog). That's how we ended up with a German Shepherd and I must say he is a wonderful addition to our family (although I may change my mind when he starts to shed - just kidding!).

smdaigle · 02-05-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SARAHSMITH

Friends of ours German Shepherd was pregnant. We ended up buying property very close to them and built our new home. As we were at the house a lot during construction we visited the pups a lot. My daughter and husband wanted one (I wanted a non shedding lap dog). That's how we ended up with a German Shepherd and I must say he is a wonderful addition to our family (although I may change my mind when he starts to shed - just kidding!).

Our GSDs are lap dogs! One doesn't shed much - it's too soon to tell about Ridley - I have a feeling he's going to shed a lot!

lucy82 · 02-05-2011, 07:44 PM

I have a German shepherd because my parents have had many German shepherds even before I was born. But also, I have a German shepherd because they are very loyal guard dogs and the best of companions.

My German shepherd, Zsabo, may be older (eleven years old) but she still is always by my side and has been my companion since she was two years old.

gypsyrose · 02-05-2011, 08:36 PM

I can now put my mouth where my mouth is. Last night I was aroused from a deep reastful sleep and invited to an altercation. It seems my niece and her boy friend were having a knock down drag out accross the yard. I have fifteen acers and alowed them to stay in one of my rentals. I new that the possability of of some type of phisacal altercation between him and me was very real but I left Gypsy home, I did not want her tramatized. The night ended with me having a cople of broken ribbs a broken tooth and a deep gash in my inner cheek. i can hardly breath today and getting up and down is quite painful but Gypsy was protected form the violance although she tryed to rip the gate from her run. As i have stated on more than one occasion i have no intention using my dog for protection but now i've decided to get a male dog for that as soon as Gypsy gets her cdc.

02-04-2011, 05:01 PM	#41 (permalink)
sadie2010 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Green Bay Posts: 161	My "interest" in GSD began when I was about 10 years old. My neighbors had a female GSD that had a litter of pups, and being a curious boy I went over to the garage she was in and thought I would play with the puppies. Well, protective mother that she was, she bit me on the right thigh. I carry that puncture scar to this day. My last dog was a male yellow lab/shepherd mix. Freddy had many GSD traits, long tongue, brown eyes, black and tan coat. He was a wonderful dog for the 12 years I had him, until he died. After that I decided I wanted a pb GSD as a companion. I wanted a rescue GSD. I found Sadie at an animal shelter in Michigan, thru Pettango.com. Well, one look at her picture and I fell in love with her. I made the trip up to the Upper Penninsula and brought her home from the shelter. Sadie is wonderful. She is so calm, loyal, and intelligent. I am amazed each day that I actually own a GSD. I love her ears, they stand up so straight. She knows lots of commands so whoever owned her before must have taught her well. I am so happy with the way my adoption has turned out. __________________ Scott Dad to Sadie, 5 year old female GSD

02-05-2011, 01:05 PM	#45 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	I actually did not like GSDs as a kid. Our neighbors had one, a female named Pete (yes that's right) who used to bark at me and chase me down the road when I would ride my bike past their house. One time she scared me so badly I crashed my bike and got gravel embedded in my knee that was still in there years later. My brother and I used to try to come up with ways to ride our bikes past Pete without getting chased. And of course, our friends lived a couple miles down the road so we had to pass her in order to visit them. Nothing we tried ever worked, and we both came pretty close to being bitten a few times. Keep in mind, that was pretty typical behavior for a country dog back in the early 80's. Maybe now that wouldn't be tolerated, but it never occurred to us to complain or try to do something about it. So I never had much interest in GSDs in particular, I was always more of a cat person. After college and marriage, my husband and I decided we didn't want kids. But we did want to try having a dog. Neither of us had ever had a dog growing up. We both preferred a large dog to a small one. My husband was really interested in the intelligence of GSDs, and that probably above all else is what turned us onto them. So we learned all we could about the breed from books, and never ever bothered to spend any time researching other breeds, since we pretty much decided that they seemed ideal for us. And of course now, we're hooked. Can't imagine owning any other kind of dog. __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

02-05-2011, 04:07 PM	#46 (permalink)
goatdude Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The armpit of America Posts: 173	I have always been a big fan of German shepherds all my life and decided once I had a place of my own that's the dog I would have. I like all dogs but what struck me about this breed was their intelligence and just the facial expressions they display, in my opinion, like no other dog out there. Their appearance was another reason as I think they are one of the most beautiful dogs. I'm on my sixth GSD now which is a WGSL with the past five being American show lines. The WGSL really does have a different temperament than the Americans and has proven to be a dog that needs a lots to do to keep it happy and a firm hand to keep it under control. __________________ Ruby's home page

02-05-2011, 07:44 PM	#49 (permalink)
lucy82 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California, USA Posts: 66	I have a German shepherd because my parents have had many German shepherds even before I was born. But also, I have a German shepherd because they are very loyal guard dogs and the best of companions. My German shepherd, Zsabo, may be older (eleven years old) but she still is always by my side and has been my companion since she was two years old. __________________ lucy82

02-05-2011, 02:42 AM	#42 (permalink)
brembo Master Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here, of course Posts: 696	I ran into a GSD years back while working. Dog's name was King (I think, maybe Duke) and he impressed me so much that I decided that day when the chance to have GSD adorn my little farm I would jump a the chance. I did, and I'm happy as can be about it. I had Border Collies and Collies growing up and miss them some, BCs can be incredibly clownish dogs and are generally hardier stock (genetic-wise) than GSDs. Buuuut regal and strong and tough and smart and pretty and cuddly and loyal and etc..etc is hard to beat. I'm sold on em. When my current GSD gets to around 10 I'm going to find a rescue female GSD to help him slide into his golden years.

02-05-2011, 11:05 AM	#43 (permalink)
EdBud Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 31	GSD for intelligence, the strong bond they form with their 'pack' and protection for the house and my Daughter. Female for size. Plus, they're cute.

02-05-2011, 11:17 AM	#44 (permalink)
Daisy Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 146	Herding dog fan and owner, here. A working-line GSD fell into our lap. I thought my dogs were smart, this one takes the cake. Looking forward to another one day. And yes, I remember "Run Joe Run"!

02-05-2011, 05:08 PM	#47 (permalink)
SARAHSMITH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 200	Friends of ours German Shepherd was pregnant. We ended up buying property very close to them and built our new home. As we were at the house a lot during construction we visited the pups a lot. My daughter and husband wanted one (I wanted a non shedding lap dog). That's how we ended up with a German Shepherd and I must say he is a wonderful addition to our family (although I may change my mind when he starts to shed - just kidding!).

02-05-2011, 08:36 PM	#50 (permalink)
gypsyrose Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 104	I can now put my mouth where my mouth is. Last night I was aroused from a deep reastful sleep and invited to an altercation. It seems my niece and her boy friend were having a knock down drag out accross the yard. I have fifteen acers and alowed them to stay in one of my rentals. I new that the possability of of some type of phisacal altercation between him and me was very real but I left Gypsy home, I did not want her tramatized. The night ended with me having a cople of broken ribbs a broken tooth and a deep gash in my inner cheek. i can hardly breath today and getting up and down is quite painful but Gypsy was protected form the violance although she tryed to rip the gate from her run. As i have stated on more than one occasion i have no intention using my dog for protection but now i've decided to get a male dog for that as soon as Gypsy gets her cdc.

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