Are German
Shepherds Good Family Dogs?
Not exact matches
Nothing completes
family life like a loyal, lovable Labrador who is a great guard and is
good with the kids, or a
well - trained German
Shepherd on the K - 9 unit who can sniff out trouble and true love for his master, or even a slightly scruffy rescue
dog whose need for human kindness and stability helps heal a broken soldier's heart.
The German
shepherd has held many jobs, including movie star, war
dog, guide
dog, contraband detector, search and rescue, as
well as
family pet and show
dog.
If you are willing to provide your
dog with proper exercise every day and are looking for a smart, loyal
dog, then an Australian
shepherd may be a
good fit for you and your
family.
The long hair German
shepherd makes a
good family dog, and they are great with children; not quite as aggressive as the short hair version, but they are still protective.
Providing you with the right
dog to protect your
family and house is very important to us and there is no
better choice than a German
Shepherd.
Central Asian
Shepherd dogs are strong, bold, energetic which can be
better companions to your
family members.
The German
Shepherd is one of the most recognizable breeds of
dog and has won over our hearts with its regal
good looks and fierce dedication to its human
family.
These
shepherd dogs live
well with children as
family dogs, as
well as with other animals, and they make affectionate additions to
families of all sizes.
You may think of German
Shepherds as fierce police
dogs, ferociously charging at law - breaking criminals, but can they make
good family dogs?
Most German
Shepherds are very
good with other
dogs and cats in their own
family.
They are very social
dogs in the
family and get along extremely
well with other animals that belong to the
shepherd, farmer, or
family.
The
family shares their home with two cats named Olive and Praline, as
well as three
dogs, including an Australian cattle
dog mix named Gomer, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Goober, and an Australian
Shepherd mix named Oakley.
Temperament / Behavior The Picardy
Shepherd is a reliable and affectionate
family dog that responds
well to obedience training.
Their natural caution and wariness, which serves so
well in a
shepherd dog, is not appropriate for a
family pet, and you'll need to really work to counteract this tendency.
The Great Pyrenees, being
shepherds by nature make particularly
good family dogs, however, they do not thrive in warm temperatures and are known for being heavy shedders.
The
family has three
dogs: Koda Ann, an Australian
Shepherd, who is way too smart for her own
good; Callie Marie, a white Boxer, whose passion is napping in the sun (after mom applies her sunscreen); and Delilah Fierce, a rescued pit bull, whose goal is to share her love with everyone she meets.
Her animal
family is made up of 2
dogs, a German
Shepherd and a Dachshund, as
well as a tank full of freshwater fish.
Often Known as the Shollie, these
dogs are very talented and enthusiastic, making them a great
dog for the
family Of course, before deciding to add a German
Shepherd Border Collie mix to the
family, it's a
good idea to learn more about the Shollie and what you can expect.
Our goal of German
Shepherd Rescue of the Rockies is to find
well - matched, carefully - screened, permanent homes and
families for each
dog.
We would never would have picked a Husky /
Shepherd / Rottweiler whatever mix before but once we removed the «breed blinders» and opened our minds to what really matters in a
dog (friendly,
good temperment, smart, loyal) we knew this girl would be the
best for our
family.
Helen is doing very
well with her foster
family; she and 14 - year - old Tyler have bonded (apparently she would only take instruction from Tyler and tended to ignore dad), and Helen, who had never been with other
dogs before, was enjoying life playing with Phoebe, their 7 - month - old German
Shepherd puppy.
The German
Shepherd is a loyal
family pet and a
good guard
dog, the ideal choice for many
families.
Blue
Shepherd's Pie
Family Favorite Recipe looks like a
good canned food for the most part but it does contain several troubling ingredients, especially if you have a
dog with any food sensitivities or allergies.
Raising outstanding German
Shepherds for over 25 years QUALITY - Size - Intelligence - Gorgeous * Superior Intelligence * Easy to train * Desire to Please * Athletic, Traditional & Large Boned - Old Fashion * Gorgeous Confirmation & Markings * Quality lines imported from Germany *
Family Companion Loving Protector - that would give its life for you ALL OF OUR PUPPY PURCHASES INCLUDE: * American Kennel Club Registration * Microchip - Activated loss program * Internal parasite control * 1st & 2nd Shots * Puppy care kit * Puppy Care Booklet, with vaccination, worming completed * Online Multi Generation Pedigree with Pictures / Titles * Vet inspected approved prior to leaving ranch * 1 year Health & amp; Hip Guarantee We have been raising these lines for generations, everyone a great family member We breed these lines is very simple, working dogs are just bred to be more Intelligent - Easier to Train, Healthier - Usually living longer lives - More Loyalty making them the Perfect Pet - Best Companion & Protector We health screen all of our dogs - No known health issues Long / Short Coat * Black / Red, Black / Tan, Solid Black Our Males 100 - 150 lb / 28over 30in Our Females 70 - 135 lb / 23
Family Companion Loving Protector - that would give its life for you ALL OF OUR PUPPY PURCHASES INCLUDE: * American Kennel Club Registration * Microchip - Activated loss program * Internal parasite control * 1st & 2nd Shots * Puppy care kit * Puppy Care Booklet, with vaccination, worming completed * Online Multi Generation Pedigree with Pictures / Titles * Vet inspected approved prior to leaving ranch * 1 year Health & amp; Hip Guarantee We have been raising these lines for generations, everyone a great
family member We breed these lines is very simple, working dogs are just bred to be more Intelligent - Easier to Train, Healthier - Usually living longer lives - More Loyalty making them the Perfect Pet - Best Companion & Protector We health screen all of our dogs - No known health issues Long / Short Coat * Black / Red, Black / Tan, Solid Black Our Males 100 - 150 lb / 28over 30in Our Females 70 - 135 lb / 23
family member We breed these lines is very simple, working
dogs are just bred to be more Intelligent - Easier to Train, Healthier - Usually living longer lives - More Loyalty making them the Perfect Pet -
Best Companion & Protector We health screen all of our
dogs - No known health issues Long / Short Coat * Black / Red, Black / Tan, Solid Black Our Males 100 - 150 lb / 28over 30in Our Females 70 - 135 lb / 23 - 28in
In historic times
dogs like this would have been present while
shepherds raised
families, so would need to be
good with the kids as
well.
German
Shepherd Dogs are a
family oriented breed, and do not fare
well in shelters or kennels.
German
Shepherd Dogs are a powerful, intelligent, strong - willed breed and are not the
best dog for every
family.
Australian
Shepherds are excited to understand and react
well to rewardbased training, enabling them all to love a huge collection of activities including agility, flyball, and Frisbee which help the
dog bond with its
family.
Some breeders focus on breeding only Long Coated German
Shepherds, and since they don't breed their
dogs for protection work, longhaired German
Shepherds tend to have a softer, milder temperament that fits
well into many
families.