Help with choosing the right dog. - Page 2

Another idea is to get a young adult or older pup (even a full blown adult, I guess). That's what I would personally do, but again, I am not everyone. Many people feel they need a pup...I disagree but you have to get what you want or you will not be happy and then no one wins.

I know someone with a 4 yr old solid black WL male ( about 100 lbs ) that is being re homed for FREE, but the new owner must have some experience.

I don't believe a rescue that needs an experienced home is best suited for someone with a baby on the way, but hope he finds a home.

New pet needs time esp when you bring in baby pet.it observes you mostly in the beginning,notices how far do you involve itself in your routine life, how much do you take it out.but the dog,being the most loyal pet out of all in this world , is the must to have as a pet .

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I fully agree with Jenni78, its definetly worth a read. I would personally choose a showline (GSL) female but I might be biased on that.

One thing that a lot of people don't seem to understand is that an Adult German Shepherd will bond with you and your family very well and easily...
You just need to do some sort of activity with them...I mean like take them for walks...play ball with them...This doesn't need to be for long periods of time...You just need to do something with them...The more you do with them the better and faster they will bond with you...
I personally like to play a lot with my dogs when I take them out to go to the bathroom...But it certainly helps if you have a nice fenced in yard...or at least someplace you can go to take them off leash and play with them...You can learn how to play with them and get the most out of it in a fairly short period of time...

~Bob~

Totally agree- for me, personally, and especially if I was a novice, I would choose a well-balanced adult (and I mean from a reputable seller, not off of CL). They bond great, they are mature, know the basics, and are harder for a newbie to screw up :)

I want to thank everyone for their replies, this is the first forum where it seems people want to help. I have experience with dogs, I used to own two pitbulls (for hog hunting) a long time ago best dogs I have ever owned but they were over protective of me and my family growing up. To be honest if I could I would get another I would but where I live now it is not permitted. I also was raised with blueticks which were also great. I am open to any type of GSD the only thing that I have a preference on would be that I really like big boned sable color. I was really just curious as whether working or show line would be better for my situation. We are a very active couple always doing things outdoor whether camping or just a farmers marker for the day and we have the Chihuahua everywhere we go. Time is not really an issue since our jobs have great flexibility we are both military and with our skillset we will never deploy outside our current location. There does seem to be a lot of different opinions here but the GSD that I have known in my lifetime were pretty much four legged family members, so I am a bit more confused.

Nick:

I would look for breeders who own both dogs. You can see where the pups come from and there temperament. Preferably who work and title there dogs and are active in training. You have a better chance of getting a GSD with temperament that will work with your home and needs. Find a breeder that isn,t afraid to give you names and #,s of people they have supplied dogs to before and contact them. Don,t get into a rush finding the right dog. Don,t look at titled dogs as any thing special look at the dog it,s self and see what you like about it.



Bob

Nick, if you have practical knowledge of working dogs, flexibility, and common sense, you should be fine.

I have Pits, too. We have a lot in common, LOL! Going by that, you'll love a GSD. :)