Tips on German Shepards?

kayak_rat · 01-23-2009, 06:27 AM

Can't add much, but they are great dogs. Tom is right on training. They are fairly easy to train and extremely loyal.

Mr.Maduro · 01-23-2009, 07:04 AM

I had one that was 135lbs, almost stood 6' on his hind legs and lived to about 9 1/2. We took him to obedience training and he was the best dog we ever had. Intimidating to look at, but a big mush at heart. They are very protective. Whenever I hugged my mother, Pal's jaw would be clamped around my arm. Not hard, but just enough to let me know....be careful, that's the lady who feeds me!

Pure-breeds are notorious for having hip problems as the get older. My parents moved from the 2nd floor to the first just for the dog. (No more stairs)

Pal's hips weren't too bad, there is some arthritis type pills you can get for them. Cancer on the other hand....

01-23-2009, 07:18 AM

No cancer in the lines going back 6 generations, and no hip displasia either.

01-23-2009, 07:19 AM

Let's see pictures if you get the GS.

icehog3 · 01-23-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by darb85

No cancer in the lines going back 6 generations, and no hip displasia either.

Good deal, Brad.

01-23-2009, 06:27 AM	#1
kayak_rat Cyclonic Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zack Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 322 Trading: (0)	Re: Tips on German Shepards? Can't add much, but they are great dogs. Tom is right on training. They are fairly easy to train and extremely loyal. __________________ Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions

01-23-2009, 07:04 AM	#2
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Tips on German Shepards? I had one that was 135lbs, almost stood 6' on his hind legs and lived to about 9 1/2. We took him to obedience training and he was the best dog we ever had. Intimidating to look at, but a big mush at heart. They are very protective. Whenever I hugged my mother, Pal's jaw would be clamped around my arm. Not hard, but just enough to let me know....be careful, that's the lady who feeds me! Pure-breeds are notorious for having hip problems as the get older. My parents moved from the 2nd floor to the first just for the dog. (No more stairs) Pal's hips weren't too bad, there is some arthritis type pills you can get for them. Cancer on the other hand.... __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

01-23-2009, 07:18 AM	#3
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tips on German Shepards? No cancer in the lines going back 6 generations, and no hip displasia either.

01-23-2009, 07:19 AM	#4
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tips on German Shepards? Let's see pictures if you get the GS.