The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the German Shepherd dog as courageous, loyal, confident, and steady. This sure doesn’t sound like a dog that would bite their owner! And yet the truth is, anything that has a mouth can bite. What this means is that whether a German Shepherd dog […]
If you had to guess, what dog breed would you say is the most popular companion canine in America? Did you guess the “German Shepherd?” Probably not, if you are reading this article, right? But actually, the American Kennel Club (AKC) reports that the German Shepherd is the second most […]
When you think of the German Shepherd dog breed, you probably think of an aloof, fierce guard dog standing with erect ears and a stalwart stance. But just like not all people are introverted or shy, so too not all German Shepherds are aloof or standoffish. In fact, while the […]
The German Shepherd dog is a large and imposing dog breed. These dogs have been bred to work alongside people doing some pretty dangerous jobs in some very high-risk situations. A German Shepherd at work as a protection or security dog can be a ferociously fearsome sight. For this reason, […]
For decades and perhaps far longer than that, people who love dogs have sworn that their pups love them back. After all, we’ve been living side by side with companion canines for millennia. Surely they must feel something for us besides devotion to the meals and treats we provide. Up […]
If you’re the proud owner of a German shepherd, you already know that the breed is strong, protective, and loyal. What you might not know is that they have specific reasons for wanting to cuddle up with their humans at night—and these reasons might not be the ones you have […]