OT. German shepards - The Orange Mane

DenverFanMan6 · 11-26-2012, 08:33 PM

Do any of you guys own a German Shepard? Do you like them? Could you tell me about them? Thanks for the help I just bought one from Littleton co both parents were from Germany !

Conklin · 11-26-2012, 08:39 PM

too late to be asking for advice?

NFLBRONCO · 11-26-2012, 08:46 PM

Had 2 of them they ate like crap but, were great dogs

Watch out for this Perianal fistula in the GSD. My male had that look for treatment options

Cito Pelon · 11-26-2012, 08:47 PM

Loyal dogs, get aggressive sometimes with outsiders. I prefer Labs.

TNF · 11-26-2012, 08:57 PM

I own two.

Male is a lovebug. Not brilliant, but loyal. Wouldn't harm a fly. Wishes his humans would never leave the house. Big.

Female is brilliant. Good watchdog. Potentially aggressive. Would kill to defend me or my daughter. Lots of ear infections as a senior citizen. (had to go to the vet tonight for another bout...has a cone on now...the entire place considers her a sweetheart, but I'm always wary) She would have made a great police or seeing-eye dog. Total focus.

(the former I got as a senior citizen from the Dumb Friends League and the latter I've owned since she was a 3-month old puppy, and who has never been trained to be a watchdog...it's just "in her")

crush17 · 11-26-2012, 08:59 PM

I recommend a book called "The Art of Raising a Puppy" by The Monks of New Skete.

It is a great book for anyone who wants to learn the proper way to raise a puppy, but particularly for you because the dogs these monks raise are German Shepherds.

Absolutely read this book asap.

McDman · 11-26-2012, 09:13 PM

Make sure you socialize them really well when they are young.

NFLBRONCO · 11-26-2012, 09:29 PM

good points

Rohirrim · 11-26-2012, 09:43 PM

In the last two months, I had to put both my two old timers to sleep. Not a good time. One was so old and senile he could no longer get up. The other came down with a malignant cancer. I've looked into shepards. I've always liked them. They're smart, but sometimes nippy. But I think I'm going to go with something a little bit more mellow this time. My wife wants a french bulldog, while I'm more inclined to get a retriever or a lab. That would be an odd mix, but what the hell? Should be fun. Might throw in a couple of kittens as well.

I miss my old dogs.

NFLBRONCO · 11-26-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

In the last two months, I had to put both my two old timers to sleep. Not a good time. One was so old and senile he could no longer get up. The other came down with a malignant cancer. I've looked into shepards. I've always liked them. They're smart, but sometimes nippy. But I think I'm going to go with something a little bit more mellow this time. My wife wants a french bulldog, while I'm more inclined to get a retriever or a lab. That would be an odd mix, but what the hell? Should be fun. Might throw in a couple of kittens as well.

I miss my old dogs.

I understand I put both mine down 6 months apart. My male loved to play ball by kicking ball around. The steriods he went on mangled his hip soo much he couldn't move much it blows. He followed me everywhere its been over 2 yrs and I still catch myself looking for him

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DenverFanMan6 · 11-27-2012, 06:49 AM

I have a two year old English bulldog that I have ha since he was a puppy. I take him to the dog park almost everyday, so it shouldn't be a problem letting the little fella meet new people and dogs

v2micca · 11-27-2012, 07:15 AM

I have a White German Shepherd. He's a great dog. Bit of a goofball. Was very shy as a pup and remains reserved around strangers. Doesn't bark very much but will whine like crazy to get his point across. Does an insane happy dance every time I come home from work. Was easy to house break. Leash training.....less so. Get your dog lots of chew toys and keep your counters clear of anything you don't want him to have.

11-26-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
DenverFanMan6 Solid Starter Oh yah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rapid City Posts: 134 Adopt-a-Bronco: Barrett	OT. German shepards Do any of you guys own a German Shepard? Do you like them? Could you tell me about them? Thanks for the help I just bought one from Littleton co both parents were from Germany !

11-26-2012, 08:46 PM	#3
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,381	Had 2 of them they ate like crap but, were great dogs Watch out for this Perianal fistula in the GSD. My male had that look for treatment options Last edited by NFLBRONCO; 11-26-2012 at 08:50 PM..

11-26-2012, 08:57 PM	#5
TNF Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I own two. Male is a lovebug. Not brilliant, but loyal. Wouldn't harm a fly. Wishes his humans would never leave the house. Big. Female is brilliant. Good watchdog. Potentially aggressive. Would kill to defend me or my daughter. Lots of ear infections as a senior citizen. (had to go to the vet tonight for another bout...has a cone on now...the entire place considers her a sweetheart, but I'm always wary) She would have made a great police or seeing-eye dog. Total focus. (the former I got as a senior citizen from the Dumb Friends League and the latter I've owned since she was a 3-month old puppy, and who has never been trained to be a watchdog...it's just "in her") Last edited by TNF; 11-26-2012 at 09:02 PM..

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11-26-2012, 08:39 PM	#2
Conklin Outrant, Outlose, Out2nd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City, Misery Posts: 2,657	too late to be asking for advice?

11-26-2012, 08:47 PM	#4
Cito Pelon Attack at all times . . . Happy dog at the Divide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AFC West Championshipville Posts: 15,192 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	Loyal dogs, get aggressive sometimes with outsiders. I prefer Labs.

11-26-2012, 08:59 PM	#6
crush17 orange & blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2,655 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	I recommend a book called "The Art of Raising a Puppy" by The Monks of New Skete. It is a great book for anyone who wants to learn the proper way to raise a puppy, but particularly for you because the dogs these monks raise are German Shepherds. Absolutely read this book asap.

11-26-2012, 09:13 PM	#7
McDman Ring of Famer Huzzah! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,699 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Make sure you socialize them really well when they are young.

11-26-2012, 09:29 PM	#8
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,381	good points

11-26-2012, 09:43 PM	#9
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,795	In the last two months, I had to put both my two old timers to sleep. Not a good time. One was so old and senile he could no longer get up. The other came down with a malignant cancer. I've looked into shepards. I've always liked them. They're smart, but sometimes nippy. But I think I'm going to go with something a little bit more mellow this time. My wife wants a french bulldog, while I'm more inclined to get a retriever or a lab. That would be an odd mix, but what the hell? Should be fun. Might throw in a couple of kittens as well. I miss my old dogs.

11-27-2012, 06:49 AM	#11
DenverFanMan6 Solid Starter Oh yah Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rapid City Posts: 134 Adopt-a-Bronco: Barrett	I have a two year old English bulldog that I have ha since he was a puppy. I take him to the dog park almost everyday, so it shouldn't be a problem letting the little fella meet new people and dogs

11-27-2012, 07:15 AM	#12
v2micca Pro Bowler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 680	I have a White German Shepherd. He's a great dog. Bit of a goofball. Was very shy as a pup and remains reserved around strangers. Doesn't bark very much but will whine like crazy to get his point across. Does an insane happy dance every time I come home from work. Was easy to house break. Leash training.....less so. Get your dog lots of chew toys and keep your counters clear of anything you don't want him to have.