German Shepherds: Choose Carefully

By Gary A Cole

Choosing the right owner is probably the most important decision you German Shepherds will ever have to make. There are many things to consider when humans visit your pet shop looking to buy. The first and main thing is to understand what they are looking for in a dog. Every dog breed has different characteristics and personality traits that serve different purposes. It is therefore essential that you focus on potential owners who are looking for what you can offer. For example, if they are just looking for a friendly and cuddly dog, don't waste your time. A companion dog is probably what they need. You'd better stay away from those who are keen on hunting, too, and allow them to get a nice hunting dog. Believe me, chasing ducks in the woods and swimming in lakes is a job you're not cut out for. So, which potential dog owners should you aim for?

You German Shepherds belong to the wider category of Guard Dogs. This, however, does not mean that you are genuinely aggressive and dangerous for humans. On the contrary, you are devoted companions and most of you love being around people. So, your target group of potential owners are those looking for an excellent guard for their house, yard, business or whatever and in the same time a devoted and loving friend for the whole family, including children. You would be amazed at how many people are out there looking for exactly what you have to offer. After all, you are not among the most popular dog breeds on the planet for no good reason.

There are, however, more things to consider before giving your best performance in order to attract your buyers. Alright, all things considered, you have determined whether you are the right dog for them. But are they the right owners for you? That's right! They, too, must qualify for you German Shepherds. Because you are not inanimate objects that humans possess in order to serve their needs. You are alive, you have your own personality, intelligence and you also have feelings. Your must make sure that your future owners will love you, take good care of you and, above all, respect your needs.

So, here are some important things to consider before focusing on attracting your buyers:


Are they living in a house with a garden? Because if they are living in an apartment, you should probably forget about them. You German Shepherds are a large breed and you need a lot of open space to roam freely. Trust me, you don't want to end up living indoors or, worse, in a small balcony.
Are they willing to spend time and perhaps some money on your education? Because there is nothing worse than an untrained German Shepherd. You are restless by nature, constantly vigilant and tend to become overprotective of your owner or territory, even against innocent and harmless by passers. So, unless they are willing to give you proper training and guidance, you are likely to keep getting into serious trouble.
Are they willing to spend time with you on a daily basis? Because you also need to play, exercise and generally keep busy. What's more, you should know that as a purebred German Shepherd, you have an innate eagerness to work and you are delighted when you have a job to do. If they leave you with nothing to do, you will inevitably become depressed and probably end up undertaking trivial tasks just to kill time (tearing apart cats, barking your head off, chasing the mailman). I've seen it happen a million times.
Do all the members of their household agree on owning a German Shepherd? Because you don't want to be around people who are afraid of large dogs. Like most intelligent mammals, you are known to sense fear and, when you do, you are likely to become restless, unpredictable and therefore potentially dangerous for those around you.

So, keep your senses high, German Shepherds! Take your time when choosing your owner and make sure you find the perfect one. A good owner is a life saver in this dog-eat-dog world. Looking forward to hearing your success stories.German Shepherd Info: Free information, pictures and amusing articles about German Shepherds: Breed characteristics, personality traits, health, care and training.