About The German Shepherd

He is a dog with elegant yet flowing lines, glamorous to behold, with a shining coat and an intelligent expression that will command attention wherever he is seen. His eyes indicate the love and affection he has for those who care for him and his sweeping tail will show his mood whether it be happy, excited or sad.

By nature a German Shepherd is wary of strangers, though once one is accepted by him he is a friend for life. He's very fond of the children he's raised with. He is an efficient obedience worker, quick to learn and what is learned will never be forgotten. It is an active breed and thrives on work—little is beyond its capabilities. Fleet of foot, powerful yet graceful and nimble, he is the epitome of those qualities considered to be ideal within a dog. The German Shepherd is just as happy being part of a family - provided it has the correct training & excercise.

He loves human companionship and will respond to his owner’s mood whether this be lying quietly by his side or romping across the fields; indeed, at all times, his one desire is to be with you and to please you.

He has a keen sense of humor and enjoys playful games yet, in defense of those he loves, can become a frightening adversary that one would be well advised to keep clear of. He can fit into a flat or a mansion as the need may be, for he is happy wherever you are happy.

Adult GSDs are very loyal and protective, active and intelligent. The German Shepherd Dog can also be quite willful. The owner must be able to assert himself/herself as "alpha" or leader of the pack. Your GSD wants you to be the leader and wants to follow the rules. Without proper socialization, training and routine guidance, they can become difficult to handle. It is up to you to teach your dog how to fit into your family's lifestyle and a structured routine will be very beneficial to good dog behavior. Training your dog is not a job that ends after a six or eight week obedience course. The training is an ongoing process that will continue throughout the dog's life - much like raising children. Please also give this a great deal of thought.

A German Shepherd requires a lot of work but repays the investment tenfold with its loyalty and loving companionship. If you are not willing to make this commitment, we urge you to consider a different breed. There are a lot of nice dogs that require less effort on your part that make very good pets.

In bringing a German Shepherd into your home, you are making an addition to your family and he will quickly feel a part of it. Your house, your garden, your possessions and in fact all that you own will from then on be in his special care. He needs your love, but he needs also correct attention to his grooming, exercise, food, and general welfare. Given these, your German Shepherd will devote his very life to you and you will be the richer for this and for the companionship and love you both will share.

Long Haired German Shepherd (Alt Deutsche Schaferhund, "Old German Shepherd Dog"). Long coated GSD not a separate type or breed. The recessive gene for long hair is present in all families and types, and results in a longer than normal coat. It can vary from slightly longer than normal, to very long hair which requires alot of grooming. Regrded for many years as a fault, the long coat is now accepted and can be shown in Germany, provided it has a weatherproof undercoat. All of our dogs have a weatherproof undercoat.