German Shepherds have a long standing history as guard dogs, trained to serve, protect and intimidate. They’ve been cast in action films and awarded medals of honor so is it really any wonder why we would want one for ourselves?
If you’re left unconvinced about the range of benefits that come with adopting a German Shepherd of your own, read on.
Here are 15 reasons why German Shepherds make the best pets:
They are obedient and easy to train
German Shepherds actually enjoy learning and taking orders which makes the training process far simpler and more enjoyable than it is with other breeds.
They are loyal and protective
If given proper training and a bit of TLC, your German Shepherd will become extremely loyal to you and in turn become protective. This means that they will love you unconditionally and if the situations arises, you know they’ve got your back.
They are highly intelligent
Their intelligence is made up of all of their amazing and special traits – obedience, curiosity and a real thirst for mental stimulation. This is why they are often recruited as police dogs.
They are wonderful companions
Once German Shepherds have attached to you, their sweet and friendly nature becomes an extreme positive. This is what makes them an ideal family dog.
They are active dogs
German Shepherds are an extremely high-energy breed which means that they will encourage you to become fit and healthy too! They love a lot of outdoor exercise so take it as an opportunity to get active with them.
Lasse Sjögren
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Spot on!
Maks Sikora
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They are also cute as a adult dog
David Mitchell
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My Cass is soo good he is a rescue shep love him to bits
Heidi Pearce
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Tayla Gardner
Elaine Green-Pereira
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They are one of the best they keep the pack together as a family
Dimitra Ge
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Sofia Ge ❤️
Christel Haga
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They are so beautiful & smart.
Patty Grzegorek
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Absolutely all of those things . My first two dogs were German Shephards. They are very smart & loving . Then I had a chow Newfoundland mix, when Bear passed, I got a Gentle Giant my Newfie Maggie & when she passed another Newfie AllieJo! She passed 2-15-15. I really miss all my furbabies. They all were wonderful. If I wasn’t afraid of passing before them, I’d get another. Bt no one would spoil then like I do. I’m 75 now & dnt know when the Lord may call me home.
Paul Tomaszewski
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Belinda Tomaszewski
Juanita Carlton
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Are you ready for me?
Kyle Murer
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Lyn Murer William Wakefield
Juna Bowlin
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Rhonda Nilwob
Amber Morse Young
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It is hard to ever own any other kind of dog once you have owned a German Shepherd.
Kelly Derosier
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Beyond amazing dogs!!!
Chris Robson
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Sarah Morrison
Debalina Sikder Roy
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Koushik Roy er upor kono kotha hobena 😀
Joan Winget
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So cute
Tasha Purdue
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I want one love these dogs, I had a German shepherd years ago, she was a great dog, and everything that is said in this article is true, they are amazing dogs
Hilda Huang
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Yes yes yes I agree you are so beautiful and adorable baby
Casey Bunston
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Benjamin Maurice
Jennifer K. Yao
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I wish I had one…
Kasha Mellon
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RIP to the best German Shepherd around Zeus Atwood ❤️ always loved and never forgotten ❤️
Lindy Smith
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Mari Jordaan Luan Jordaan
James Tudor
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Brooke Ramirez
Alyson Cluff
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Joey Boudreau
Lauren Ashlee
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Mine I need one bad
Hans-Joachim Mennecke
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Schnatti Elle
Brooke Macon
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please read Audrey Martin Macon
Joe Kuenzig
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little stud muffin
Thilini De Visser
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Caroline Nam
Robert Stranić
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Nadija Trošt
Alicia Zachat
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Paige Boyce Stephen James Zachat
Inger Rasmussen
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hold da kæft hvor er den sød.
Jill Hunt
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He might be a guard dog in the making but this little chappie doesn’t look very frightening!-in fact he looks downright gorgeous and kissable!!!
Zeynep Aytürk
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Love my black beauty..best GSD ever ❤
Adam Butt
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Taylor Edwards
Jim Marko
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Kimberly Kutch-Marko
Saber Amiri
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I want