Since WD, I know for sure, as long as I am able, I will have a GSD (or two). I have had many dogs throughout my life but a GSD has an added dimension that only GSD people will understand.
There is something magical about them. I see it when he sits in front of me, relaxed, slow panting with content eyes and I melt. When he returns a ball in full speed, eyes focused intently on me, ears up and I can see the power in his young body.
And just the look of sheer beauty and intelligence, no matter what type or lines, they all have "it".