Breedia Dog Forum
Thanks Helen, and I do think I understand what Claire is getting at, but I still believe my dogs do, and should, respect me. It has nothing to do...
I always believed that whites were there at the beginning, but didn't know the ins and outs of it, so have found this thread very interesting.
Sorry, had to cut your post as it was so long Laura :mrgreen: (with lots of excellent points). I read Adam's post to mean that he has had GSDs...
Excellent :-) Do you have a breeder in mind? As well as your excellent list of things to do, also remember training, training, training :-) A...
I think you have raised some really good points there Adam. I do believe many suffer from what you call "barrier frustration". Why do you think...
I think you are very sensible to be careful around any large guarding breed. I adore GSDs but am the same. If I have to go to assess one for rescue...
Have you found a good breeder yet? Very exciting :-) The reason your partner gave for not wanting a shepherd, is kind of the view I expect from...
I wonder why their owners thought it was okay for their dogs to be aggressive :roll: Do you think it is a case of owners just not understanding the...
Aww your neighbour's dogs sounded lovely. My two look very fierce when in my garden and behind a fence (to strangers) but are fine with people when...
There is nothing better to see than a very well trained and well behaved GSD. Another question I am pondering is why we see so many out of control,...
Nice to know your opinion has changed for the better over the years Trouble :-) You should try a nice longcoated at some point, they don't shed as...
Thanks everyone for taking part in the thread, it has thrown up a few different experiences and views :-)
It is great you are so positive about the breed :-) That is good to hear as well Brenda. I think many dog-savvy people won't tar a whole breed...
What a shame your views have changed on the breed. Do you believe it is entirely the owners who are at fault, or could bad and widespread breeding...
I think, to a certain extent, yes. I think in the past the popularity of the GSD was high, especially with those wanting a status type dog to appear...
Megan sounds lovely - have we seen pics? ;-) I think you are right in that, for many, GSDs are seen as an aggressive, protective breed. Of course...
Thanks for your opinion Rips. I am sure there are a few doggy people who are concerned for their dogs rather than themselves when they see a GSD...
Having owned GSDs for the past 15 or so years, I know that some people have an irrational fear of German Shepherds. I have also come across a number...
I could have almost written this :grin: I have never owned one, but walked two for people in the village where I grew up. Both were fantastic pet...
This is a fab thread. I could talk about shepherds, and look at beautiful photos of them all day :-) I just wish I had broadband so the photos...
