r/GSD

I see a lot of first time pet owners here asking if they should get a German Shepard. So this post is for you.

Look, there are so many great dogs out there that fit all kinds of lifestyles. I’ve had a Lab, a Toller, Dachshunds, and a Shepherd mix, and now I have an 8-month-old GSD.

If you want a pet, search for a breed that fits your lifestyle. But if you want a best friend, ride-or-die, nanny, guardian, travel buddy, and cuddle buddy all wrapped in one? Then a German Shepherd is for you.

These mini velociraptors love harder than any dog I’ve ever had and I’ve had a lot of dogs. They are a ton of work (1000% worth it), and they bond hard. If you go in without the commitment to train them, hang out with them, and spend a serious chunk of your time with them, it’s not going to work.

There’s nothing wrong with not wanting that level of commitment. This is not a dog you can easily rehome. You will break their heart because they bond hard and you become everything to them.

So please: if you just want a pet, get a different breed. If you want a lifelong best friend, get a GSD.

Voici Tommy 😇

The girl is on the left and boy on the right.
10 wks old