GSD's develop very strong bonds with children.

 

There's training involved for both but dogs and kids are absolutely awesome and natural together. Rogan is still 4X the weight of my granddaughter (older picture) and absolutely devoted to her.

 

Love it. Theo has a real affinity for kids. I thinks it partly genetic and partly because hes been raised with m grand kids

 

These are 2 of my grands, been with the kids since they were born. ♥

 

I guess I was blissfully ignorant. I didn't even consider it a thing that GSDs and kids didn't go together. I got my first GSD at 10 (she was my very own); and I trained her myself. She loved all my nieces and nephews as they started to come along. With my next GSD, I had a child of my own, and he made no steps outside without her. Even though she loved all of us, when my son came along, he became her primary responsibility. I'm on my 5th and even though he isn't around kids hardly ever, he is always very dependable with them (although he did sniff the heck out of the first baby he encountered ... my great nephew).

They are just amazing.

 

I love it! Dogs and kids belong together.
I was also at the other end of the spectrum. Unless someone was bleeding I seldom interfered between kids and dogs. The bond between them was incredible. But I absolutely let the kids get nipped, chased, knocked down and face washed. The pups got harassed, teased, hugged and occasionally dressed. I had few rules. No stealing food and crates are private were probably my big two.

 

Children should never be allowed near a dog's food bowl....

 

I love how these dogs generally have a natural affinity towards children. Nadja’s first time meeting a baby was super sweet, she was so gentle and careful around him. When my little sister has friends over Nadja becomes their sidekick, following them around and keeping an eye on them. I love seeing pictures of your dogs with your grandkids, so sweet.

 

 

That was beautiful to see 💗! Nothing better than kids and dogs!

 

 

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Oh my goodness, absolutely love it!! Fav is the shepherd looking at the little boy with their heads touching awwww!! Such heartfelt moments!!

 

I needed this thread and great albums today. After getting some sad news it was wonderful to see these great photos of the dogs and their kids'

 

Hope all is ok.

 

 

I think, by looking at these pictures, that the term 'land shark' is just a myth. Or do they only bite adults?

 

Nova is very well known to be a bit of a freight train barreling around but since day one she's been so gentle with my cousin's daughter. The first three pictures are from a video of Nova quietly following the baby around, tail wagging and just wanting to be as close as possible. I think they will be best friends in a couple of years!!

 

Nova is very well known to be a bit of a freight train barreling around but since day one she's been so gentle with my cousin's daughter. The first three pictures are from a video of Nova quietly following the baby around, tail wagging and just wanting to be as close as possible. I think they will be best friends in a couple of years!!

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Good girl Nova!

 

I'm sorry, an longtime online friend from this forum originally just lost her older German this week. All we can do is understand their pain, and offer condolences. It just doesn't seem like enough.

 

I have obviously posted a lot about Ellie and kids, they drape themselves over her and she’s good with it.. she’s also growing up with young children in her own house.. she’s naturally had an affliction to them. But I’ll never forget the first time she met a baby baby, we were at a new house visiting new people and she did her drive by of the adults quick sniffs and moving along and then she got to the baby in the car seat, she did this funny dance on her feet, like she was stepping on lava, ears go back her body slouches, inhaled the baby looked back at me and rather than wait for Ellie to slobber all over the baby we moved it along.

 

Here's one from last year. I have a couple of new ones but am waiting for a new cable to transfer from the camera.DH renamed his dog "Traitor" because she kicked him to the curb to become the child's shadow. All of the dogs are careful and gentle with her,and she with them. None of them grew up with little ones.

 

One day old.....the baby not the dogs .....

 

 

Great photos! Seeing them warms the cockles of my heart.

 

My daughters friend stopped by a few weeks ago and gave Max a good brushing. He seemed to really enjoy it. She got alot of fur out he looked like he lost 10lbs. My little nephews are going to come out for a sleep over the dogs always are so happy when everyone is over make me happy.