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Comment by Wendy S. on September 11, 2008 at 3:19pm

I understand that completely Regina - I got Patrick from Wayside Waifs (associated with the local Humane Society). He was about 10 - 11 months old then and has been with me for over 11 years now. He is the first pet I got while living on my own. I don't know I'll make it when he's gone. I just don't let myself dwell on it now - no reason to mourn before he's gone.

Comment by Regina Dickerson on September 11, 2008 at 1:02pm

I had owned a german shepherd mixed. Beautiful dog!! Lived to 12 and 1/2 years old. Got him from the Humane Shelter at about 3 months old. He loved to play with dirt balls and rocks. I miss him. My first oldest pet of my own, not the ones with your mom & dad.

Comment by Wendy S. on September 3, 2008 at 2:39pm

My Boys in action!

Comment by Wendy S. on August 15, 2008 at 11:34pm

Suzie I love your story!! Way to go Major!!

Comment by Suzie Laughlin on August 15, 2008 at 1:04pm

I have a story about a German Sheperd, this was quite a few years back, but I think it says alot about their intelligence. The grade school I went to was right down the street from my house, and to get there, I had to pass Major's house. Major was a beautiful German Sheperd, whose only vice was barking at the kids as they walked by. He never hurt a soul. He just wanted the kids to come and play with him. Everyday, though, one group of kids, would walk by and tease him. They did it because they knew he was chained up. I told them one of these days, he wasn't going to be chained and they would be sorry. Major, had to distinct barks. One was for all of us who would walk by and say HI. He wanted us to come and play, and the owner said it was o.k., but to approach him slowly. The other bark was for those who teased and tormented him. That bark was a warning to stay away, because he didn't like them. A few weeks later, when I was walking past him, Major stood up, growling. I told him it was o.k., that I wasn't going to hurt him. He layed down, but he kept growling. I happened to notice, he had broken his chain. Then I noticed the group of kids that had been teasing him coming up from behind me, THAT was who he was growling at. I went around the corner and watched. When they got close, he layed there all pretty. When the one boy picked up a small stone to throw at him, he got the shock of his life. Major stood up and ran towards them. They didn't move until it was almost too late. When they realized his chain was broken, they ran like the devil was chasing them. Major didn't leave his yard, and they didn't stop running. I swear he was laughing at them. When the owner came out to see what all the commotion was about, I told him. Major didn't get into trouble, and from that day on those kids didn't tease him anymore.

Comment by CHristina Chastain on August 14, 2008 at 1:55am

My last GS was a good sized dog named Alek.He was ,at one time, a german trained ,german police dog!Could not undersatand one word of English.His neck was 26 inches around.We had to use a choke chain and buy a cable for the dog run because he broke everything else!!!He was sweet as could be until someone came up to us in a threatening manner.Very protective!! We all miss him.He died of old age!

Comment by Suzie Laughlin on August 12, 2008 at 5:50pm

Ahh the Shepherd, what a regal breed. My girlfriend and I call them Germie Puppies. They are so sweet and loving. They are just plain beautiful!

Comment by diane buchholz on August 7, 2008 at 6:35pm

Hi i am a german shepherd breeder from years ago and I love the breed. I use to have a black and tan named Nikki and a white one name T-Rex....

Comment by Suzie Laughlin on August 7, 2008 at 2:48pm

I don't have a "Germie Puffy" of my own, but I have several of them as friends. My Harley is 1/3 German Shepherd. they are such beautiful dogs.

Comment by Wendy S. on July 31, 2008 at 9:50am

Thanks Bobbie.

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