What traits are inherent in GSDs?
German Shepherds are natural working (herding) dogs. Your GSD will try to round you and your family up. Often they will lead ahead, walking in front of you and looking back to make sure you’re going where you should. The breed is naturally loyal, intelligent and protective, has a very good nose and has a very calm and steady temperament when well bred. All of these traits make them excellent for police work, tracking and search work, rescue work and seeing eye dogs. They are also being used as assistance dogs for they disabled. A GSD thrives on , mental stimulation (obedience training), regular exercise (at least one walk per day) and a well-balanced diet. These traits make a GSD an absolute pleasure to own when well-trained, but in the hands of a novice, unconcerned, uncommitted owner, their intelligence and drive can become difficult to manage making them a social noisy and destructive nuisance. Breeding plays an important role in the temperament of GSDs, so selecting a reputable bre
