I currently have a black/tan LH, black/red plush, and a black/tan stock, my next one would be solid black or bi color or if the right black/tan or red comes along that
Such a tough decision since I really do love them all! I really like the black and red longcoats (there's one in our puppy class and he's gorgeous!) but I am really liking the darker sables lately
I've only had American style lines, have been happy with them and will stick with them.
My sister prefers German styles (she's had both working & show lines). She's also had a couple from American lines. My two favorite dogs of hers were Bear and Alex, both from German working lines.
I got my first GSD in 1973, Tasha, who was white. The next five Hooligans were also WGSDs.
I was given my first colored GSD in 1995, Ringer, a B/T. Within a week or two of getting Ringer, I also ended up with Honey, his B/T sister, and JR, his B/red father (both were unplanned).
Since then I was given another white (Kelly), a red sable (Mac), and two blanket coats (Slider & Bruiser).
I've never had a black though I think they're beautiful.
I guess the most important thing I've learned is that GSDs are all wonderful, intelligent animals regardless of their color. Today, color is the absolute last thing I'd look for when getting a GSD.
I don't have any idea. I chose Kodee, not realizing he was LH, and now I LOVE LH's (didn't know they existed, then was disappointed at first when I finally realized his coat wasn't gonna get any shorter). Now I think LH's are beautiful!!!
My next one, if it's not a LH, will probably be a sable stock coat...I grew up with them as a kid, and think they're great-looking dogs...
Oh, yeah - forgot to mention - my next one will probably be a rescue as well...
If I get to chose, I want a sable. OMG those dogs are georgous.
However, DH doesn't like the sables, he says they look mean. LOL I can kind of understand his point. First one he every saw was Bravo the drug dog barking at the camera. LOL He likes the black and tan.
It will be interesting to see what we end up with next.
I am looking into a pup or young green dog for SchH. I've never done SchH before, so it would have to be a pup with a solid temperament, but not over the top drives. That would be either a working line dog - which would likely be sable or bi-color - or certain west German line dogs - which would be black and red. I don't really care. I'm not partial to all whites, all blacks, or coats. I already have one LARGE coated dog and that's enough long coat for me!
German Working lines...
I'd love to have a black sable, my 2 now are about in the middle of sable. But I am also a sucker for a bi or blanket black and tan. I also really like a dark mask.
If color was the only question, I would want a dark sable or solid black. Both of which just scream power and beauty to me at first glance. I probably will have one or both eventually if I'm lucky. The stars would have to align because color and coat are secondary to everything else I'd be looking for (drives, temperament, breeder, etc.).
Yes, most definitely- they are certainly not hard to find, no matter the preferences. I'd go with another black/tan longcoat. I miss having a long coat to rubb my face into.
The dark sables LH are very pretty too.
I don't like the black/red GSD's -like the kennel Mittelwest has always on display in magazines. I find them rather ugly. GSD's shouldn't look like Irish Setters, but that's JMO.
In my dream world I'd import a working line from Germany or Belgium, or even USA if I met the appropriate breeder. As it won't happen before two or three years... who knows, it could be true. THIS time it's gonna be the sable male I wanted. The darker the better, but temperamental characteristics are far above in my wish-list than color.
On the other hand... If it happens I have the money to import, I'm very tempted to own a Dutch Shepherd.
I have a 7yo white shepherd that we adopted when he was around 1. He’ll be laying down, even asleep sometimes, and then he will jump up and be terrified, shaking, tail tucked, and pressing himself against us as tight as possible. I don’t understand it at all. He is scared of loud noises, but...
I've had a problem where I can't get my 1 and half year old, female GSD to relieve herself outside with ample time. She usually will go to the restroom sooner than later outside but sometimes she seems to hold it in. My past dogs have all been male and you could take them out and tell them to...
I am adding a second dog (female puppy, 8 weeks) and anxious my male (3 year old, neutered) will not take to her as he is used to being the only dog. In the past he has always shown interest and been sweet to puppies, but I can't help but worry he will be jealous? I am hoping his instincts will...
I enjoy this site, I've learned alot as I read so many posts. I have a 6 month old German Shepherd. I crate her during the day during work hours. I come home every day to let her out at lunch. She never seems bothered by it. Ive never been a fan of leaving her in a crate. We have long walks in...
My husband is fed up with my white GSD. He's a lovely old soul (though not yet 2 years old) but he is a MESS. We live in a not-very-big city lot, fully fenced. He likes to dig, and to run along the fence line looking at people and other dogs. Between the dirt from digging, wear on the grass...
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