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  • #61516
    Mossyflame
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    Who owns this breed?

    What do you love/hate about it?

    Why choose a GSD?

    And post a pic or two as well  ;D

    I am just off to walk my dogs so will reply myself later  🙂

    #79957
    Anonymous
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    Dont own one but groom tons – they are not a breed i like much to be honest. Can count on one had the amount we see who are normal well adjusted sane sensible dogs – now i know its the owners fault BUT ive had more GSDs try to bite me at work than nearly any other breed (shih tzus top that list) and to be honest its put me off them big time.  :-\

    #79958
    Mossyflame
    Member

    [quote author=Joly link=topic=7101.msg126753#msg126753 date=1172858962]
    Dont own one but groom tons – they are not a breed i like much to be honest. Can count on one had the amount we see who are normal well adjusted sane sensible dogs – now i know its the owners fault BUT ive had more GSDs try to bite me at work than nearly any other breed (shih tzus top that list) and to be honest its put me off them big time.  :-\
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    That is a shame but I know where you are coming from  🙁  I adore GSDs but far too many are badly bred, misunderstood by ignorant owners and not trained or socialised.  I know loads of great GSDs, who are ambassadors for their breed, but I have also met plenty who were nervous, noisy and/or aggressive.  :'(

    #79959
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Its a real shame – we brush one regularly who is brilliant – well brought up nice manners – lives with three kids great dog – love him to bits but sadly hes one of very few like it  🙁 I find the majority to be nervy  stressed by new situations – so a grooming visit is a nightmare. Recently took on a new boy – 5 years old and terrified, just having ihm in for brushes at the moment in the hope he can learn to settle a little  :-\

    Thankfully i have met some really nice ones – i just wish i met a few more like it  🙁

    #79960
    Mossyflame
    Member

    I have owned GSDs for the last 10 years.  I had always admired the breed since I enjoyed Joyce Stranger books as a teenager and fancied myself as a police dog handler  🙂 

    GSDs are intelligent, loyal, versatile, highly trainable and completely in-tune with their owners.  It is imperative a pup is bought from health-tested parents with impeccable temperaments by a caring and conscientious breeder.  Positive socialisation is incredibly important throughout the dog’s life and a firm but fair attitude towards training.  A GSD respects a leader and excels when given a job to do.  The breed is used for many different and diverse jobs – search and rescue, guide dogs for the blind, police work, prison and security work and even PAT work.  They make excellent family dogs, so long as all members of the family are taught to respect their dog.  GSDs also make great obedience and agility dogs – given the correct training.

    The downside to this breed are the health problems that seem prevalent – HD and CDRM being common  :'( 

    Here are a few photos of my pride and joy, Flame.

    [img width=468 height=351]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/Flamepup.jpg[/img]

    [img width=468 height=351]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/kirsty4172/FlameatLittledale.jpg[/img]

    #79961
    *Nat*
    Member

    Flame is a stunner Mossy 🙂 :-*

    My friend has 2 Long Haired  GSD’s – gorgous  🙂

    #79962
    Anonymous
    Guest

    hes stunning  😮
    my sister has along haired black GSD called Shadow ill find a pic  🙂

    #79963
    Anonymous
    Guest

    shadow as a pup


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    #79964
    Anonymous
    Guest

    and shadow more recent (and one with benson  ;D)


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    #79965
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Gorgeous – whats the matter with his eye in that last pic leanne?

    #79966
    young
    Member

    Lovley pics you two  :-*

    #79967
    Anonymous
    Guest

    [quote author=Joly link=topic=7101.msg126920#msg126920 date=1172929377]
    Gorgeous – whats the matter with his eye in that last pic leanne?
    [/quote]
    with bensons?

    #79968
    Anonymous
    Guest

    No shadows

    #79969
    Anonymous
    Guest

    nothing, i think it must be the angle  :-\

    #79970
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Just looks all bald round the eye  :-* not his actual eye as such!!

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