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Anyways I am looking for experiences that you have had with them, especially Pitbullady.
Anyways I will fill you in on background. I am currently keeping a senior GSD, since his pack is leaving and the poor thing does not fare well with the kennels. Luckily for myself and the family, one of the owners is staying with us to help us get him established and show us how to work with his special needs. Anyways I found that dog to be very aloof and "whiny" However over the week he has grown on me and apparently I am growing on him as well since he seems to view me and the rest of my family as a friend. Also what was whining to me I have now realized is actually him trying to talk back to us as in like a conversation, its the coolest thing, he even has different tones and vocals, its rapidly becoming hilarious to hear him "tell you about his day." And I am getting hooked on this breed. However I realize that a senior dog behaves very differently than one in the prime of youth so I want to do research to see if later on I want to get a GSD pup or rescue one from a shelter(Both are equally viable for me)
Anyways I want your opinions on this dog breed, (not the actual dog we have currently). I have recently purchased two books that I also want opinions on and recommendations to do further research. I am WELL aware that a dog like this is nothing to jump into and its a blessing that one of his owners is with us to help us understand this dog.(You can tell this dog is loved and well trained)
Anyways my books that I have purchased are German Shepherd Dog which is published by Dog fancy and seems to be certifed by the ACK. And the other book is German Shepherds for Dummies.
I would also love other books and information for me to look at.
One last thing whats the difference between the "German" German shepherds and their American counterparts? Is it behavior, physical looks or both?? And what makes one better than the other. I have talked to a few other GSD owners and they say to get the actual German ones for some odd reason. BTW I want the GSD(When and if I get a younger one down the line) to be a companion.
Thanks for your time and input.
Anyways I will fill you in on background. I am currently keeping a senior GSD, since his pack is leaving and the poor thing does not fare well with the kennels. Luckily for myself and the family, one of the owners is staying with us to help us get him established and show us how to work with his special needs. Anyways I found that dog to be very aloof and "whiny" However over the week he has grown on me and apparently I am growing on him as well since he seems to view me and the rest of my family as a friend. Also what was whining to me I have now realized is actually him trying to talk back to us as in like a conversation, its the coolest thing, he even has different tones and vocals, its rapidly becoming hilarious to hear him "tell you about his day." And I am getting hooked on this breed. However I realize that a senior dog behaves very differently than one in the prime of youth so I want to do research to see if later on I want to get a GSD pup or rescue one from a shelter(Both are equally viable for me)
Anyways I want your opinions on this dog breed, (not the actual dog we have currently). I have recently purchased two books that I also want opinions on and recommendations to do further research. I am WELL aware that a dog like this is nothing to jump into and its a blessing that one of his owners is with us to help us understand this dog.(You can tell this dog is loved and well trained)
Anyways my books that I have purchased are German Shepherd Dog which is published by Dog fancy and seems to be certifed by the ACK. And the other book is German Shepherds for Dummies.
I would also love other books and information for me to look at.
One last thing whats the difference between the "German" German shepherds and their American counterparts? Is it behavior, physical looks or both?? And what makes one better than the other. I have talked to a few other GSD owners and they say to get the actual German ones for some odd reason. BTW I want the GSD(When and if I get a younger one down the line) to be a companion.
Thanks for your time and input.
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