If You Are Looking for a Family Dog with Protection Abilities, German Shepherds Are the Way to Go!
While many call the German Shepherd Dog America’s favorite police, guard and military dog, it isn’t all about work and no play! This is one of the most popular breeds in America and shows no evidence of slowing down. Arguably one of the most recognizable breeds of dog, the GSD is a stalwart companion and extremely loyal, even past all of those good looks. Here at XO PUPS, the German is one of our most sought after large breeds, and for good reason! The German Shepherd temperament has so many traits that make the GSD a perfect four legged addition to many families.
A closer look at the German Shepherd temperament:
- It probably goes without saying that the German indeed hails from Germany and first came to the U.S. in 1907. They started out as herding dogs, but once people realized their capacity for hard work, the GSD exploded on the scene as a premier service breed.
- The German has a couple variations on their coats, with sable and black and tan being the most common. However, they also come in black and silver, all over black and white.
- Their coats are longish, but do not require clipping or trimming. As you can probably guess, German owners are in for a bit of shedding, so we suggest using deshedding brushes weekly.
- They range in size from about 55lbs all the way up past 100lbs! Their lifespan is about 10 to 12 years.
- The German trains excellently, but does require a firm hand with that training. You must be consistent with training, they have a tendency towards doing what they want, instead of what you want!
- The German is an active outside breed, but curiously calm indoors. This makes them well suited for apartment life as long as they get the exercise and mental stimulation that they need. A German kept indoors all the time may turn antsy or destructive, because they need a challenge.
- Germans are great with children. However, you need to introduce them to all manner of people and environments while they are puppies, otherwise they are very wary of unknown situations.
Curious about the German Shepherd temperament before you visit? The AKC German Shepherd Dog breed profile is a helpful read. You can also see our current German Shepherd puppies for sale, or book an appointment to meet one in person.
