German Shepherd Dogs - The All Important Temperament

Unfortunately the quick growth in popularity of the German Shepherd has led to dogs of widely varying temperaments.

At its best the GSD is a wonderful companion for any family. The breed is intelligent, observant, self assured, loyal, courageous, protective and eager to please.

To give yourself every chance of bringing a well balanced, good natured GSD into your life it's imperative to find a reputable German Shepherd breeder. A good breeder will sell you quality stock that is both physically and mentally sound.

The other factors which will come into play when shaping the temperament and character of your dog are your ability to provide proper puppy socialization and German Shepherd training.

Puppy kindergarten classes are a great place for socialization and early training. Your German Shepherd Puppy will need to be exposed to all types of people, dogs, animals and experiences during the socialization period. This process should be started by your dog's breeder and then continued on when your young pup arrives home.