I am not sure why breeders found the sloped back and/or banana appealing to begin with. The straighter back on the DDR shepherd not only looks better, it also looks healthier, stronger, and more natural.
Cause the expo line needs to fit the step of the obese human who wants not to be active with the dog . Working breeds are hyper Active , by design and they trot got wider step, so you must be fast on legs to walk the pack on Rhythm. Fits my training . .
the german shepherd breed standard is not for aesthetics. it is for working ability. angulation allows german shepherds to trot more efficiently and conserves more energy. this is what makes them an amazing herding dog
My Czech line solid black shepherd passed away last year. He was 12 years old and 45 kilos. That dog could run all day. We would go to the beach andhe would swim for hours. He was straight back. His hips were almost taller then his shoulders. I have never seen a more impressive specimen. He was my boy and is deeply missed.
I had an AKC black Germany shepherd that was unbelievable . He understood and obeyed every word I said . He once ( I know you won't believe me ) eat the wire holding the chain link fence to the pole from his pen and was sitting on the front porch waiting for me when I got home from work, never leaving the yard. I think of him most everyday and will never forget him. He passed in 2009 at 12 years old. If you want a beautiful dog this is it.
The sloping back is usually the reason they have health problems in the hips i had a German shepherd with it and one without it the female without it was more athletic and lived longer healthier and with less problems
I'm picking up a gsd malinois mix tomorrow. The gsd sire has a lovely straight back and very good hips, he's from working lines, I wouldn't get a pup from show lines unless I'd seen hips scores for the parents.
@@lauragarrard919 He's good. He was the smallest of the litter but he's putting weight on and he already comes when called and will sit when asked. Not all the time perfect but he's a clever pup. At the moment with him being young he's sleeping a lot so we don't know whether he'll be more like a GSD or Malinois. He looks more like a GSD but that doesn't mean anything when it comes to personality.
I have owned 2 GSD , Both American, with one of Hungrian liniage and one from Germany, I did not get them for working or show, just as pets and personal protetion. You will never find a better dog , Loyal, loving, and very protective. I allways thought of my dog as a child, until one day when a person put their hand inside our van, She went balistic, and bit the person. He knew that it was his fault, That was her teritory, From that day on I knew I had a real protective dog and treated her as such. Never underestimate a GSD, You may pay for it in blood..Do not get me wrong, they are not agressive unless provoked, Best dogs ever, No comparison.
Totally agree and no other breed for me. My Saber was the same and was very protective of my kids and i never trained him for that. Such a good dog and i miss him like mad.
They are aggressive when they haven’t been raised right. My gsd is not aggressive what so ever. And she wasn’t ever socialized correctly. I mean it depends on how you raise it. I’m not trying to be rude at all! But you do have weak leadership so they will bite someone if they think they are leader and if they aren’t raised right
@@AFullNelson shepHERD means a herding dog not a protection dog. You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. I have a shepherd and she is protective but not aggressive there is a difference
@@LittleImpaler I so agree!! I imported from Poland to get a healthy OLD GERMAN SHEPHERD line. STRAIGHT BACK,ATHLETIC BRILLIANT AND AFFECTIONATE!! VERY STABE TEMPERAMENT. I chose not to Breed her for several reasons. Covid-19 was the first reason. What is going to happen to all the dogs that were bought to keep people entertained and yes, from being lonely. I am not Breeder by profession,anyway. FANCY LOVE LUNA DEL LUPO is truly my "Joy in the morning ". I only hope to be the person she thinks I am
@@romeliaanddixie The angulation came around, I believe in the 70's It was not for a better working line By, the time they are about 7, they are down on their hocks.. It is terribly cruel!! It was completely for SHOW!! I made a point to research all I say so I saw these angular GSDS for myself It broke my heart. I will never forget it I was raised in a Law Enforcement family My Father's GSD was not angulated. That Police Dog saved my life when I was 11. Money, Greed and lack of empathy and compassion is behind the angulated GSD!!
Have had 4 GSD over 47 years, they have all been extremely loyal, and wonderful pets, even though they have had totally different temperaments. Fabulous dogs.
@@judyandrews6233 Don't really have a type, just make sure they come from a reputable breeder. Incidentally weve always had bitch es But everyone of them is different, Firstly we had Kit a very light coloured one who was brilliant with us, but took time to get to take to other folk. The next was Kelly who was bigger than most males but laid back and loved everyone .Then we had Kit (the shit) she worshipped us but hated everyone else. And now we have Zest who loves everyone. As I say they all have been well brought up acclimatised to folk from a very early age, but all with totally different temperaments. The most important thing about GSD's is that they are extremely loyal and literally adore you. It can be difficult at times to cope with the attention, with other things going on your life, but well worth the effort. Also ours have never wandered they watch out for you all the time, not like the majority of breeds which if you leave them off the leash sometimes run off. Summing up we've had a wonderful life with ours and would recommend the breed to anyone especially anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle. Best of luck.
Mine are Sieger bloodlines and are trained to Sch3 levels. They are fully capable of doing anything a working bloodline dog can do plus the are beautiful. They also enjoy excellent health and superb temperament.
Show dog breeders should Research pelvic dysplasia to see What kind of PAIN they breed into these poor Dogs AND if THAT doesn't change their attitude toward the GSD, then THEY should be made to suffer the same pain and discomfort their Dogs go through as they get older. I had a Rescue GSD from the age of 3(he was in the rescue since he was 9 months old!!!). He started to suffer in his last 3 years, steadily getting worse. He suffered until 'I' couldn't deal with it. I MISS him SO MUCH.
@@timmason7430 In Australia the GSD council has had a Hip and Elbow Xray screening program for many years and only animals passing the scheme may be bred from. The incidence of hip/elbow dysplasia has been greatly reduced.
I hope they keep on top of it, hopefully, the Australian GSD's will return to the former Health and fitness levels that Max von Stephanitz's Ideal Breed had.
Showline type GSD is very bad for the dog. They usually suffer from hip problems. Making them suffer. If you get one be sure to check their angle on their back. They should straight and not angled down on their back. Be sure to check the dogs at the vet or the kennel that they don’t suffer from bad hips gene. Correct me if I’m wrong.
there is nothing wrong with show line german shepherds. their angulation is necessary for their original purpose. angulation allows them to trot easily and efficiently, and makes it easier to keep stamina for herding for long periods of time
I was never really huge on bloodlines, but always liked the German lines over American. I always looked for squared over sloped hind quarters, to me they looked stronger and more work oriented. To me the sloped hind quarters told me, that there may be potential back problems and the lower setting hind quarters meant, the bones were maybe smaller and prone to damage. I don't necessarily look for size, but proportion and a more squared hind end. That always felt right to me
I thought breeders had stopped breeding for sloped back as it was proven to cause severe back problems. Guess not. Some people prefer looks to health. Shame.
@@ellicooper2323, Not sure in America if they still breed for the slopped back, But i do know in Germany they do not breed for the slopped back. the German lines are more working, but last show i saw in the US the GSD that won has a slopped back, so assuming by that it's still being bred. Like i said, if i were to get another GSD, i'll be looking at more German lines, I don't carte about bloodlines, just the lineage should be more to German than American
I raised German Shepherds in the 1980’s when I worked for the Texas Dog Academy. It was well known then that the AKC was only interested in confirmation (what the dog looked like), and not interested in the dogs intelligence or temperament. The German dogs were bred for temperament and intelligence. If you want a GSD, get one as close to German lineage as you can.
I lost my beloved GSD Greta last year after 9.5 years of pure friendship. I just wanted everyone to know that she was the best and I still haven’t gotten over her passing. If you ever question whether you should get a GSD, don’t. I am not an expert, just a guy who has had a few GSD over the years and you can’t find a smarter, more beautiful inside and out, dog.
I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend. I lost my little orange kitty, Sunseera, on Nov. 14, 2021. She was 13. She was different than any cat I have ever had. She was loyal only to me. You never will get over Greta's passing. I will never get over Sunseera's.
@@sunseeraleigh1264 you are so sweet, thank you. I know you are serious as your screen name pays tribute. These furry friends sure get to us don’t they? Sorry for losing your kitty, sadly, I know the pain of loss.
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My German shepherd is from Czechoslovakia, she is the most wonderful loving dog but also the perfect guard dog. She is also so beautiful everyone comments on what a great looking dog she is.
I have same in a male. 95 pounds, mostly black, incredible bite drive, and territorial. Loving family pet, and keeps deer and trespassers off our little farm. Wonderful transition from guard dog to pet. He jumped down a 5.5' wall one time, realizing what he had just done (it was dark in a sketchy area, retrieving food bank surplus). He was checking my perimeter. I measured it, asked him to leep back up.....WOW....he did it. He is K-9 trained in German.
Slopping back is very bad for hip and spinal problems. It was also bred into the gsd for shows only. A true gsd should have a straight back not slopped.
@@xAspenn not true at all! Hence why sloped dogs are prone to hipdisplacia cancer in the hips. It was brought in as a design. Hence why kennel clubs and official competitions like crufts are now telling official breeders to revert back to the straight back. Look it up.
@@hoppy857h5 … yes… that’s why angulation was introduced to the breed. german shepherds are the only living fence type herding dog. they need to be able to trot at a reasonable pace while being able to conserve their energy for many many hours at a time. “straight back” is a byb term. no german shepherd has a straight back. ALL german shepherds have angulation, including working lines
@@xAspenn no they don't, a lot these days have straight back. Bare in mind I'm a dog handler pal so I know a lot more about the breed than the average Jo. Troll someone else cause I am not listening to your BS.
@@hoppy857h5 i worded my comment incorrectly. what i meant to say was that all german shepherd lines have straight backs with rear angulation. If you look into the AKC standard, it directly calls for a straight back. I’m a dog handler too 🤷♀️ it doesn’t make you never incorrect
i love all dogs but im partial to german shepards the most best dogs to have smart,loyal,protective ans easy to train my current gsd her name is rosie she is a trip i swear she knows everything i say to her lol and very playful and talkitive she makes me lmao such a awesome sense of humor she deffenitely daddys girl dont harm me she will go for your throat lol
It took only 15 minutes to teach my GSD Lance to sit, stay, come and heel. GSD's have been man's closest disciplined companions for so many years that obedience to a good owner is foremost to them, thus they are the easiest dogs to train obedience basics. I even trained Lance to retrieve and run blinds just like a field trial retriever. GSD's are much smarter than retrievers and learn much quicker.
@John Cliff they're the third smartest breed-I swear if mine could talk he could hold up a conversation like a four year old. I've even seen border collies that weren't as intuitive as him; they had a more eager work drive, but they didn't take time to think about things like he does.
@@opusdei1582 Okay, they can't speak... got it! They need a robo voice... got it! But why do they have to pick the crappiest robo voice they can find???
Here are the real 5 different types of German Shepherd dogs: 1. The beautiful GSD. 2. The fantastic friend GSD. 3. The magnificent GSD. 4. The brilliant GSD. 5. The brave and loyal GSD. Oh wait, I made a mistake. These aren't 5 different types of German Shepherd dogs, the is every GSD. They all have these characteristics.
aas a kid my gsd was faithful protective friend ,if you just taped my shoulder she would tearing off your arm to protect me she stomped another gsd that was charging me got between him & me turned him away running best dog i ever had
Also jfc as someone who HAS an import-bred Czech working line dog bred by a k9 training facility, please DO NOT get a Czech working line unless you want to go jogging or swimming for like 10 miles a day and are willing to start hardcore obedience training the second the puppy opens its eyes.
My GSD didn't have a sloping back thank goodness. This standard is terrible because it causes hip dysplasia. He was sable and black. My Sam was from the Olderhill pedigree and his pedigree is full of UK Police Dogs, PD excellent TD excellent UD excellent. That's Police Dog, Tracker Dog and Utility Dog. His Dad was a working City of London Police Dog and his Grandad a retired Police Dog. I particularly liked the pedigree name of his Grandmother, Shadowsquad Dancing Eyes! He was loyal, very protective of me but loved everyone including other animals and he was in love with next door's cat, Sarah. The only cat he'd allow in our garden. He was very easy to train and he knew voice and hand commands. I even sent my Mum out on a long walk, didn't know where she was going. 30 minutes later I went out with Sam and he tracked her all the way and found her. I still get upset and he passed away some years ago. They are very intelligent and need lots of mental stimulation as well as exercise. The best Dog ever!
I have never been without a German Shepherd in my home. We've also had multiple companion dogs and our shepherds always get along with any dogs. You don't have to TEACH them to be watchful & protective...in fact it's better if you only focus on them being patient with restraint. They rest is in bred and it helps to have them looking to you!
There is NOTHING they can't do. If you train them well..BUT...if you hit them, ignore them and fail to be by their side in training...there is nothing they WON'T do. Give them a job..or they will think up one for themselves, & you probably won't like it. lol
I didnt think my sweet da-doop da droop would protect me due to his "I love everyone" attitude. I was wrong. I guess he loves me a little more then the rest. Lol I have no idea what type he is. Hes big and beautiful. A big baby until he needs to be otherwise. Chases cats then licks them when he catches them. Hes wonderful. Very smart.
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With all the censoring TH-cam does these days, why do they let crap like this continue??? Aside from the robot voice, it is about as inaccurate as can possibly be. Do not use this as any reference!!!
5:56. This type of German Shepherd is bred to endure terrible weather conditions. My DDR: I'm not going outside. It's raining. Also my DDR: I'm not going outside. The sun is out. A hysterical mess. Good dog, though. Really solid around the kids.
Having had 4 GSDs and 2 Shiloh Shepherds, I love the breed but wouldn't pay a dime for one of those slope-backed, angulated so-called show dogs. Search under "Old-fashioned, oversized GSDs" and you'll find plenty of breeders producing GSDs the way they used to be.
Which breed do you think is the best of the two? I’m looking into getting a shiloh and breeding her with my czech german shepherd but idk i might get another gsd
dear god, PLEASE do not encourage people to buy “straight back” german shepherds. no ethical breeder uses that term because they simply don’t exist. angulation is extremely necessary in the breed because it allows german shepherds to trot easily and efficiently, making them great herding living fence dogs
@@kylohtheshepherd I've had two Shiloh Shepherds, and they were great dogs. But that was back when Shilohs included smooth coats; nowadays I've seen only plush coated Shilohs, which I don't care for. And I seriously doubt any Shiloh breeder would countenance breeding a Shiloh with anything but another Shiloh; that would probably be a violation of your agreement with the breeder. Don't have an agreement with the breeder? Then you may not have a genuine ISSR Shiloh Shepherd; unfortunately, lots of breeders throw that name around.
@@xAspenn I think you have it exactly backwards. The "straight-backed," "old-fashioned" structure reflects the way the breed was envisioned by Capt. Max von Stephanitz, and enabled the dog to have that smooth, effortless trot that should be characteristic of the breed (and was part of the breed standard developed by von Stephanitz). Remember that von Stephanitz said "German Shepherd Dog breeding is working dog breeding or it is not German Shepherd Dog breeding," meaning he had no use for dogs bred strictly for show (which unfortunately describes the over-angulated structure that characterizes the "modern" GSD). BTW, I could name any number of breeders of such "old-fashioned" GSDs whose ethics are unassailable.
Eastern DDR working line and Czech working line are the best Shepherds hands down. I own a solid black male DDR that is over 90% eastern German and less than 10% Czech. He’s an amazing dog. Very protective of our property 🇩🇪🐺
@THISIS THEGIRL Then get yourself one. They are beautiful dogs. Smartest dog I’ve ever owned hands down. But be ready for super high energy because they are working line border dogs.
maritimer Man, I have had German Shepherds all my life. If you go to a good breeder chances are there will be no problem. Most will have hip problems when they get older like many other large breeds.
@@wendymiller8480 key word...rescued. If you get a properly bred European line ie Western German DDR anywhere from central Europe Czech Republic Poland Hungary etc, you will see little to no issues.
Simple remind me of my German shepherd easily engulf birds rabbit blizzard amphibians reptile ducks cats criminal justice done marvellous act people afraid of it called it out of control carnivores dog
I love shepards but would never buy one who is breaded with the low back! It’s terrible and most of them gets pain of it! I prefer black or white shepards!
My boy Gabe is 50% SV, 25% DDR, 25% Czech and I think he's just about the most perfect mix I've ever seen. My father was the master trainer and commander for the sheriff's office K-9 unit for most of my youth, and Gabe was his final non K-9 dog. He never wanted to train an aggressive dog again; he said it stole something from their soul. When Gabe was two, my father died and I took in Gabe like a little brother. Gabe's brother is named Ace, and he went to Matt Cameron (drummer for Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog...) so I'm just two degrees of separation away from my favorite band. He's prevented a housefire, saved three lives (one with about 10 minutes to spare), he adores children, cuddles kittens, let's baby chickens pick at him, and I've even seen him touch noses with a chipmunk. I've also seen him stalked and taunted for weeks by three coyotes. When the fight finally came, they left scat on one of his tennis balls a few days prior, as like a declaration of war, and it pissed Gabe of worse than I've ever seen him. Then, they waited for him at the bottom of our porch steps one night because they knew i always let him out to pee at around 10pm and they ambushed him. They weren't even afraid that I was standing there; these were the most brazen coyotes I've ever seen. The fight lasted maybe eight seconds. The first coyote's larynx was crushed; it was bleeding from the neck, gurgling, and crying. Gabe had also been trampling it the entire time that he attacked it and when he was chewing off the second one's face-it's entire head somehow ended up inside Gabe's mouth and he was rattling it like a paint shaker at a hardware store, his serrated teeth were like a Sawzall. God it was brutal. The second coyote had a flap of skin hanging off its face when Gabe let go of its head, and i wouldn't be surprised if it had a broken jaw or maybe even a skull fracture. On borrowed time, the two maimed coyotes managed to hobble away when the third one decided he didn't want to die and ran for his life, causing Gabe to instinctively take off after him for a ways, but coyotes are so much faster than GSDs, the chase didn't last long. Gabe came up onto the porch while I was standing there, stunned, trying to figure out what just happened. Thirty seconds earlier we were both on the couch. Gabe was snoring with his head in my lap, and I was struggling to stay awake. I could still hear the two coyotes he mauled crying in the distance when Gabe bumped my leg demanding butt scratches as reward for protecting his pack. He was smiling at me with his lazy tongue hanging to one side and coyote fur stuck in the corner of his mouth. I was so proud of him. Coyotes don't mess around, and when they show up at your porch and don't show fear, it means they see you as prey. He did exactly what his genetics told him to do. About three weeks ago, I was unaware that some stranger with two vicious dogs was trespassing on our property. It was dinner time, so I left the slider open like always to let Gabe out to pee in the forest behind our house and let himself back in. About a minute later, I heard a dog fight break out. I could tell by the sound that it was Gabe vs. Two dogs, it was like two Britney Spears songs on an alarm clock mixed with the Black Album on a full arena sound system. Each dog sounded like it was about 40 pounds (Gabe is 100). I got my shoes on and started running for the forest when I heard the fight, and as I crossed the lawn, I heard a man yelling and screaming at Gabe, so I started yelling for him to stop because he was trespassing and of he hurt my dog I was going to hurt him back worse. The man stopped yelling and his dogs stopped attacking and I heard him run off. Gabe hobbled out of the treeline. He was walking like he'd just been hit by a car. I thought about running the man down, but I knew that if I did and so much as laid a finger on him, I'd go to jail for assault. And my little brother needed me. To wrap it up-the man used a club and bludgeoned Gabe. Gabe had a few superficial scratches from when they other dogs tried to bite him but they didn't draw blood, so I couldn't figure out why he was so badly hurt until I paid attention to his cognition. His blows were primarily focused on Gabe's ears, which are a bunch of nerves, easily broken cartilage, and a solid strike can instantly kill a dog. The vet said another blow or two and Gabe would have either died instantly if he were lucky. If he were unlucky, he would start having strokes and seizures until he was either euthanized or died. Fortunately, he has no skull fractures and only some concussions. He had vertigo and nausea for two days, for four days he yelped and cowered away when I barely touched his head, and for ten days he kept acting like he had done something bad and I was going to hit him. He turns nine on August 12th, and that coward is the first person in Gabe's entire life to ever hit him. The anger and sadness that I felt for what he did to Gabe nearly ripped me in two. Some humans have no humanity. But remember: the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture act was signed into law in 2019, giving animals constitutionally-protected rights and every state and county has their own laws. Familiarize yourselves with he PACT Act, your state, and county laws against animal abuse. NJ is about to sign a bill that appoints abused animals attorneys in court and maximum sentences of life in prison for neglecting an animal to death. Report every animal abuser, no matter who they are. This kind of stuff has been going on for far too long, and now the FBI is helping put an end to it. Be a Karen for the ones that suffer silently and love unconditionally.
I have been wanting to get a GSD working line,what your views on their immunity against disease like Parvo virus and how did you prevent it with your dogs over the years
@DEB ⚡ diligence. Watch your dog as it ages; they communicate with body language, eye contact, and the speed of their respiration. Fortunately, I've never had to deal with Parvo, but he has had some injuries and times when he ate something gross or something and caught a sickness. But the biggest things are: - one-on-one attention to strengthen the human soak bond - NEVER tease, hit, or scream at the dog on anger. They are always listening, and they have been bred to have a dressier to serve their owners and make them happy. Plus, they are so intelligent that they know when they are being teased and they will hold grudges. I had a friend five years back who teased my dog once when I wasn't stupid to stop it. My dog never respected him ever again, didn't listen to him, and when he looked at him, he had this expression like, "Hi, dumbass. I'm a one-hundred pound predator capable of taking down a 300lb man. I can rip your arm off on a layer of seconds. You weigh 165 and are an asshole. Keep pushing, and you might live long enough to start crying." - They have *ridiculously* high pain tolerance compared to humans and most other dogs (even the western show lines with sloped hips), so if your dog ever yelps in pain while they're playing, or is limping or something just not acting right, take the time to check them out and get them to the vet. My dog was impaired by stick once when he was chasing a ball. He came back with the ball, tail wagging, a huge smile on his face, and a hole the size of a quarter pouring blood from his flank, and he still wanted to play. It was like he didn't even feel it. They are bred to take multiple gunshot, stab wounds, beatings from sick people, extreme cold, and concussion blasts from explosions, then get right back up again and keep working. - Diet is everything. I'm partial to Science Diet Large Breed, which I'll mix a raw egg with to his foot and sometimes toss in a raw chicken drumstick. - Start supplementing for joint issues really (3 or 4 years old). It adds up when they turn into a senior like mine. He's nine now, and aside from slowing down a little because of his aging hips, most people think he's no older than seven. - If you purchase from a breeder, make eye they have the complete records of the dame and sire that the litter came from-dental records, no history of hip dysplasia or cognitive issues, and a good breeder won't even let you see the dog until it's 8 weeks old because they are properly socializing them to prevent them from become a liability for you in the future. - Any love you give them, they'll give it right back tenfold. - Mine needed at least 8 hours of play and cognitive exercise every single day until he was almost seven years old. They are a full-time job when they are young, so be prepared, but they are the best personal trainers money can buy. It's why you'll never see an overweight K-9 officer. It's not easy chasing a top-shelf dog all over. - When they are scared or nervous (vet appointments, something happened that frightened them, don't pass it off as the dog being a whimp. Everything is different for them: bathtubs are loud, slippery, and confined. Vets smell like other animals and that can make them nervous, so sooth them with petting and forehead to forehead soft, gentle talk. - Never hit them. It hit them. It ruins them, and they will begin to fear you. Make your dog know that it's an important part of your family and that you would never hurt him. - They will become what you make them and they can smell your emotions. If you're mad at them, they know, and they will be afraid. Try to look at your own frustration and anger and remind yourself-this is a dog, all he wants to do is make me happy, and he is trying. He made a mistake because nothing is perfect, and never be too proud to seek advice from a professional trainer if you need it. Owning a high-end dog like a GSD is a lot of work and it can wear you down if you work and are away from home a lot because when you come home, that dog is dying his favorite human in the world for the first time in what seemed like forever and they will want your attention and play. Give it to them, and it will only build on the love that your dog already has for you. - And patience, patience, patience. They will test you because they are so smart and they are trying to figure out their boundaries. Positive reinforcement is the answer. Reward the good behavior, ignore the bad. - And enjoy then while they last. The cruel reality of the universe is that a dog's life is fleeting. They're gone before you know it, and the pain is just as bad as losing a human. Honor the dog by continuing on with your head up. The last thing that dog would ever want was to hurt you, and though your heart will hurt for a long time, honor the dog by remembering the good-the times they made you laugh, the times when they got food stuck to their face, the times the dropped a slobbery tennis ball in your face while you were sleeping and they wanted to play. Those moments are precious and priceless, and when the dog is gone, you will beg a lead to have just a few more seconds with them. - in the end, is love, patience, and positive reinforcement that nature a good dog. Mine let's toddlers ride on his back, he protects chickens he could kill in a single bite, but he also killed two coyotes in 6 seconds one night when they came up on out porch to challenge him. They are a teddy bear with a machine gun, and they will die for you without hesitation.
If you want a good show, release a shepherd in a playground. They tend to ‘herd’ the children into a small circle. Easier to guard and defend. You can liken it to herding chickens.
If you want to get a real GSD, do not get the show lines! Even their temperament is different. If you live in the USA, get it from a reputable breeder in Europe. I got mine from Germany, a female that is larger and heavier than all those male GSD the police have. I can't count how many times other owners have approach me and ask if I'm interested in breeding my dog with their male GSD, a quick look at the their dog's small skull, thin legs, small paws, and that horrendous slope on their backs is enough to tell them no. The AKC really dropped the ball on this breed, you will pay a lot of money for a pure breed European working line, but you are not only paying for the larger, muscular and healthier dog, you are also paying for their temperament! This is specially important if you have young children at home. I went in the woods with 2 children under 6 years old, my dog would not let them walk further than 20 ft away from our campsite without blocking their way, and using her body weight to stop them, her heading instincts is that strong, what a peace of mind that gave me! I'm always on top of my children, but kids will be kids and parents reading this will understand what I mean. I dont use my dog to heard my kids! Just to be clear! But the dog took it as her job to do it, I just watched and laughed, she was only 7 months old at the time. She chooses to sleeps in the hallway between the kids room, I've owned several breeds in the past ( mutt, boxer, Akita, show lines GSD, Chihuahua) I loved them all specially my boxer and Akita RIP, but this female GSD is by far a rocket scientist with 4 legs, she would fake an injured leg to get my attention. If you have never own one, you will love them, and as any shepherd breed; just make sure to socialize them early.
I have had American Lines, West German Show Lines and West German Working Lines. My favorites have been the West Germans overall. One of my American Lines had a sweet personality and was very smart but a couch potato and not at all protective. My current American Lines is show quality but hyper as all get out. My current West German SL/WL cross is perfect! But whatever you get. Go to a reputable breeder.
and behaviour, especially american show line. Looks over use destroyed this breed and the description as a family dog is a failure, they are easter eggs! 3 Tips from a german : - the least slope (as mentioned) - spend money and get the working line - check the tree and the breeder, every real and proper gsd family tree is documented by breeders, they are proud of it and get as close as possible to east german/tcheck/west german gsd working lines. Here in germany, as mentioned in the video, the breed is highly regulated, we treat these dogs as a kind of national treasure. And no german breeder would allow, as an example, a white shepperd breed, as they are more likely to get sick and have serious problems with stability of their bones, strength, even with eyesight. And we don't like our dogs sick, unhealthy, stressed and prone to snap. A terrible eyesight due to lag of pigments, that is what a white shepperd is.That can sometimes lead to aggressive behaviour, same goes for American showline. There are the joints the problem and cancer or simply the charackter. Their easier to get nervous and not independent but stubborn. As far as I can say, if u want a gsd and can not afford it because of money,so ok then get a mix but make sure at the vet about health. Drop the idea only because the breed is beautiful and has a good reputation. U will have no fun with at all with to less space and money for quality to spend. Trust me, i was born un a household with a Shepperd, I learned walking with him on a leash. They are born to be your comrades through sun and storm, but they need work, they need a purpose, if they don't they will search a purpose for themselves, even if this means: "I'll challenge the whole family, first of the father and then we do whatever I want. Believe me. Everyday at work, I must first get the permission of a gsd to enter the yard and get to the house, to finally do my work inside of it. He is well trained from his owner, but when he has nothing to do, he is restless and in germany there is a saying " Not macht erfinderisch" means nothing more than, if u need something do something..and he will^^
The best dog I ever owned was our German Shepherd. I was 7yrs. old so I don't remember what type she was ,but I do know this she protected our house to her last day's. R. I .P Chaka
I would like to advice any future GSD owner and breeder to read " The German Shepherd " written by MAX VON STEPHANITZ. The founder of the DSG. This is the real DSG. Please protest the working line. Thank you.
I love German Shepherds and is my favorite breed. My family has had many over the years but I personally had 1. Jagger was the best dog I ever had and miss him to this day, it’s been 5 years and still haven’t the heart to get another dog over feeling I would betray his memory.
Fabian Sandoval same! 25 % of shelter dogs are purebred. California is a dumping ground for GSDs. My last 2 were rescued from there. 1 from the Carson shelter in LA ( she was only 8 months). The other was sent to me via freight from West Side German Shepherd Rescue. People need to RESCUE dogs!!!!
AI has taken over youtube. Its learning your habits and appealing to your emotions all the while draining endless hours out of your day as it studies you.
We have two German Shepherds one big boy and a beautiful little girl and there are some of the best things in the world to have we love them they are so human fide thank you lady J.
I have a White Swiss Shepherd, some will argue they aren't GSD, but they are directly related to them... honestly they are just a type of GSD. Very sweet and friendly. Not good for guard dogs, but the pure white look makes them a sight to behold. I get stopped daily with people asking me about her.
the robotic voice is awful and not natural...and the pictures don't match the dogs shown...at all. The video doesn't accurately portray the picture to match the description and it actually winds up as mis-information
Love the gsd best dog in the world but the show line breeders have took it abit to far over angulation. the gsd i prefer the old type they were stronger dogs
the earlier german shepherds were actually poor herders in comparison to todays german shepherds! angulation allows the breed to trot effectively and efficiently while conserving stamina
Full of sh!!!! There is nothing as Czechoslovakian German Shepherd. The standard is the same. If you are speaking about Czechoslovakian Wolfdog it is NOT a German Shepherd! Started in 1955 CS army tried to breed a cross between GS and wolf. Similar to GS but much BIGGER. And very hard to train. Then there is "VEO". Eeast-European Shepherd bred by soviet army. As base was GS used. Is bigger then ordinary GS but it can stand low temperatures and is hard to train. On the other hand I hate the frog-GS of this millenia. Von Stephanitz wanted something else.
Woody Birch czech german shepherds are normal german shepherds bred slightly different than other gsd lines. Like the difference between american and german lines. Czech Gsd are bred specifically for work
@@bickle8931 DRod where are you from? In Czech Republic there are the same two "lines" as everywhere else. An exterior line and a service line. I have had four GSs and I prefer the service line. Not because of the trainig possibilities. I don't like the frog-like back of novadays Shepherds.
I would say that the GSD is the smartest dog there is, and cute to the boot. Mine has a little huskydna from fathers side, mother is pure. I am hoping that with that mix, we wont have issues with legs, as the mothers sister had to b put down as the hind legs gave up :/
Excuse me, I hate to say this... but I have to say about your wrong info, Do you really know that.. what is the difference between the German line and American line? Everything is wrong and messed up information. You are mostly showing German line except 1:46 ~ 2:20 and 6:55 (American GSD).
Best dog in the world. Worst narration in the world.
Exactly!
Stupid computer voice ‼️ WHY⁉️☠️💩
I turned on captions and muted
@@mrdiplomat9018 it's probably content stolen from another website
Not best dog, at all, snich ass dogs.
I am not sure why breeders found the sloped back and/or banana appealing to begin with. The straighter back on the DDR shepherd not only looks better, it also looks healthier, stronger, and more natural.
Cause the expo line needs to fit the step of the obese human who wants not to be active with the dog . Working breeds are hyper
Active , by design and they trot got wider step, so you must be fast on legs to walk the pack on Rhythm. Fits my training .
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the german shepherd breed standard is not for aesthetics. it is for working ability. angulation allows german shepherds to trot more efficiently and conserves more energy. this is what makes them an amazing herding dog
Agreed. I love the straight back. Looks better. And has better health
I agree, except it's not a function of "American vs. German," but more a matter of "working dogs vs. show dogs."
My Czech line solid black shepherd passed away last year. He was 12 years old and 45 kilos. That dog could run all day. We would go to the beach andhe would swim for hours. He was straight back. His hips were almost taller then his shoulders. I have never seen a more impressive specimen. He was my boy and is deeply missed.
That voice can drive you to drink. It's hideous.
lmao
Should have used a German Shepherd voice.
Sounds like something from Trump’s Whitehouse
google user 😂😂😂
Its called 'ms google' 😂
Can’t stand this voice spoils all your hard work. I would rather hear a real human voice
what does that matter? good info is good info stop being a drama queen beeeotch
@@tonyroy8410 drama queen? For making a simple observation? That's a bit ott. Maybe you should take the dress off now?
@@tonyroy8410 ahhh so sweet, you hiding behind your keyboard, all bark no bite
@@tangostar5412 at least im not a drama bitch whining about a computer voice in mommys basement on welfare with daddy issues
tony roy
Do you have insecurities? You seem to have the intellect of a 12 year old have a tantrum. All they did was give an opinion.
I had an AKC black Germany shepherd that was unbelievable . He understood and obeyed every word I said .
He once ( I know you won't believe me ) eat the wire holding the chain link fence to the pole from his pen and was sitting on the front porch
waiting for me when I got home from work, never leaving the yard. I think of him most everyday and will never forget him.
He passed in 2009 at 12 years old. If you want a beautiful dog this is it.
No GSD should have a sloping back. The East German working line is best.
The sloping back is usually the reason they have health problems in the hips i had a German shepherd with it and one without it the female without it was more athletic and lived longer healthier and with less problems
@@chakir348 Yes.
I'm picking up a gsd malinois mix tomorrow. The gsd sire has a lovely straight back and very good hips, he's from working lines, I wouldn't get a pup from show lines unless I'd seen hips scores for the parents.
@@jimmynich4791 How's your pup,and you doing?
@@lauragarrard919 He's good. He was the smallest of the litter but he's putting weight on and he already comes when called and will sit when asked. Not all the time perfect but he's a clever pup. At the moment with him being young he's sleeping a lot so we don't know whether he'll be more like a GSD or Malinois. He looks more like a GSD but that doesn't mean anything when it comes to personality.
I have owned 2 GSD , Both American, with one of Hungrian liniage and one from Germany, I did not get them for working or show, just as pets and personal protetion. You will never find a better dog , Loyal, loving, and very protective. I allways thought of my dog as a child, until one day when a person put their hand inside our van, She went balistic, and bit the person. He knew that it was his fault, That was her teritory, From that day on I knew I had a real protective dog and treated her as such. Never underestimate a GSD, You may pay for it in blood..Do not get me wrong, they are not agressive unless provoked, Best dogs ever, No comparison.
Totally agree and no other breed for me. My Saber was the same and was very protective of my kids and i never trained him for that. Such a good dog and i miss him like mad.
Hi Brenda Kinney, i need a GSD puppy can you hell out please..
I would agree
They are aggressive when they haven’t been raised right. My gsd is not aggressive what so ever. And she wasn’t ever socialized correctly. I mean it depends on how you raise it. I’m not trying to be rude at all! But you do have weak leadership so they will bite someone if they think they are leader and if they aren’t raised right
@@AFullNelson shepHERD means a herding dog not a protection dog. You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. I have a shepherd and she is protective but not aggressive there is a difference
Screw the the show dogs. The dog has ruin it's back. Old fashioned German Shepherd are the best. With their striaght back, and stocking
@Just J that's the problem with pure breeds. Too much inbreeding. A good breeder breeds for health.
The back was bred in so they could preform the job better. It’s not the most appealing but it helps them work that’s why they have different lines :)
@@LittleImpaler I so agree!! I imported from Poland to get a healthy OLD GERMAN SHEPHERD line. STRAIGHT BACK,ATHLETIC BRILLIANT AND AFFECTIONATE!! VERY STABE TEMPERAMENT.
I chose not to Breed her for several reasons. Covid-19 was the first reason. What is going to happen to all the dogs that were bought to keep people entertained and yes, from being lonely. I am not Breeder by profession,anyway. FANCY LOVE LUNA DEL LUPO is truly my "Joy in the morning ". I only hope to be the person she thinks I am
Little impaled, I hope 🙏 you read what I just wrote. It was directed to you.
@@romeliaanddixie The angulation came around, I believe in the 70's It was not for a better working line
By, the time they are about 7, they are down on their hocks.. It is terribly cruel!!
It was completely for SHOW!! I made a point to research all I say so I saw these angular GSDS for myself
It broke my heart. I will never forget it
I was raised in a Law Enforcement family
My Father's GSD was not angulated. That Police Dog saved my life when I was 11.
Money, Greed and lack of empathy and compassion is behind the angulated GSD!!
Which ever one you choose they are all great. Best breed in the world.
Yeah no...not all of them are great.
@Randy Osad lol. Hope that's a joke
@@ttangerine485 They are if trained right but in the wrong hands then you are right. Some owners dont have a clue.
@ Robert A. Lofgren Jr... I need a GSD puppy can you help out. Pleasee
Yeah I had one was just horrible. Wouldn’t train for anything. Even basic sit
Have had 4 GSD over 47 years, they have all been extremely loyal, and wonderful pets, even though they have had totally different temperaments. Fabulous dogs.
Common Sensicle What is your favorite type? I'm considering getting my first one.
@@judyandrews6233 Don't really have a type, just make sure they come from a reputable breeder. Incidentally weve always had bitch es But everyone of them is different, Firstly we had Kit a very light coloured one who was brilliant with us, but took time to get to take to other folk. The next was Kelly who was bigger than most males but laid back and loved everyone .Then we had Kit (the shit) she worshipped us but hated everyone else. And now we have Zest who loves everyone. As I say they all have been well brought up acclimatised to folk from a very early age, but all with totally different temperaments. The most important thing about GSD's is that they are extremely loyal and literally adore you. It can be difficult at times to cope with the attention, with other things going on your life, but well worth the effort. Also ours have never wandered they watch out for you all the time, not like the majority of breeds which if you leave them off the leash sometimes run off. Summing up we've had a wonderful life with ours and would recommend the breed to anyone especially anyone who enjoys an active lifestyle. Best of luck.
Pictures make absolutely no sense, it is more like a slide show of all GSDs lumped together with horrible narration
Glenn McEnroe it’s funny because they all look like showlines too
@@alyssasmith4760 well if you knew about German shepherd you can tell the difference
@@romeliaanddixie I can 😂
@@alyssasmith4760 then why did you say “they all look like showlines” so I think you should work on recognizing the different lines
@@romeliaanddixie that was 9 fucking months ago dipshit 😃
The show line breeding angers me
Mine are Sieger bloodlines and are trained to Sch3 levels.
They are fully capable of doing anything a working bloodline dog can do plus the are beautiful.
They also enjoy excellent health and superb temperament.
@@williamegler8771 Good breeding with correct angulation for easy movement according to the breed standard!
Show dog breeders should Research pelvic dysplasia to see What kind of PAIN they breed into these poor Dogs AND if THAT doesn't change their attitude toward the GSD, then THEY should be made to suffer the same pain and discomfort their Dogs go through as they get older. I had a Rescue GSD from the age of 3(he was in the rescue since he was 9 months old!!!). He started to suffer in his last 3 years, steadily getting worse. He suffered until 'I' couldn't deal with it. I MISS him SO MUCH.
@@timmason7430 In Australia the GSD council has had a Hip and Elbow Xray screening program for many years and only animals passing the scheme may be bred from. The incidence of hip/elbow dysplasia has been greatly reduced.
I hope they keep on top of it, hopefully, the Australian GSD's will return to the former Health and fitness levels that Max von Stephanitz's Ideal Breed had.
Showline type GSD is very bad for the dog. They usually suffer from hip problems. Making them suffer. If you get one be sure to check their angle on their back. They should straight and not angled down on their back. Be sure to check the dogs at the vet or the kennel that they don’t suffer from bad hips gene. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Yes, I don’t prefer show line GSDs but I love💖 these dog breeds
The best dogs in the world
Dhanashekar D yessir, love their history and their work ethic
there is nothing wrong with show line german shepherds. their angulation is necessary for their original purpose. angulation allows them to trot easily and efficiently, and makes it easier to keep stamina for herding for long periods of time
The descriptions didn't match any of the pictures.
exactly. I got confused too.
Me too
Same here
a load of random stock photos
RIGHT LMFAO
I was never really huge on bloodlines, but always liked the German lines over American. I always looked for squared over sloped hind quarters, to me they looked stronger and more work oriented. To me the sloped hind quarters told me, that there may be potential back problems and the lower setting hind quarters meant, the bones were maybe smaller and prone to damage. I don't necessarily look for size, but proportion and a more squared hind end. That always felt right to me
I thought breeders had stopped breeding for sloped back as it was proven to cause severe back problems. Guess not. Some people prefer looks to health. Shame.
@@ellicooper2323, Not sure in America if they still breed for the slopped back, But i do know in Germany they do not breed for the slopped back. the German lines are more working, but last show i saw in the US the GSD that won has a slopped back, so assuming by that it's still being bred. Like i said, if i were to get another GSD, i'll be looking at more German lines, I don't carte about bloodlines, just the lineage should be more to German than American
I raised German Shepherds in the 1980’s when I worked for the Texas Dog Academy. It was well known then that the AKC was only interested in confirmation (what the dog looked like), and not interested in the dogs intelligence or temperament. The German dogs were bred for temperament and intelligence.
If you want a GSD, get one as close to German lineage as you can.
Czech and Karpatian Are really great . And DDR lines
@@crazylarryjr There are plenty of American breeders producing American lines of GSDs that are sterling examples of what a GSD should be.
How does that robot voice still slide in 2019??👎🏽🤦🏽♂️ lost me as soon as it started speaking
99% of comments : I hate her voice
1% of comments : typing this
These dogs are amazing. Intelligent, protective. An awesome companion
I lost my beloved GSD Greta last year after 9.5 years of pure friendship. I just wanted everyone to know that she was the best and I still haven’t gotten over her passing. If you ever question whether you should get a GSD, don’t. I am not an expert, just a guy who has had a few GSD over the years and you can’t find a smarter, more beautiful inside and out, dog.
I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend. I lost my little orange kitty, Sunseera, on Nov. 14, 2021. She was 13. She was different than any cat I have ever had. She was loyal only to me. You never will get over Greta's passing. I will never get over Sunseera's.
@@sunseeraleigh1264 you are so sweet, thank you. I know you are serious as your screen name pays tribute. These furry friends sure get to us don’t they? Sorry for losing your kitty, sadly, I know the pain of loss.
They used the same pictures for the different types, none of them represents the actual German lines.
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My German shepherd is from Czechoslovakia, she is the most wonderful loving dog but also the perfect guard dog. She is also so beautiful everyone comments on what a great looking dog she is.
Barbara Davison Ihave a czech too and get the same compliments. Amazing dogs
Wow she must be really old.
Both the Czech and East German bloodlines have safer breeding guidelines. That's why the dogs they produce tend to be of higher quality.
I have same in a male. 95 pounds, mostly black, incredible bite drive, and territorial. Loving family pet, and keeps deer and trespassers off our little farm. Wonderful transition from guard dog to pet. He jumped down a 5.5' wall one time, realizing what he had just done (it was dark in a sketchy area, retrieving food bank surplus). He was checking my perimeter. I measured it, asked him to leep back up.....WOW....he did it. He is K-9 trained in German.
@@frenchfryfarmer436 I would like to have one of the offsprings
Slopping back is very bad for hip and spinal problems. It was also bred into the gsd for shows only. A true gsd should have a straight back not slopped.
angulation was bred in for working ability, not aesthetics. angulation is necessary for the german shepherd breed’s natural gait
@@xAspenn not true at all! Hence why sloped dogs are prone to hipdisplacia cancer in the hips. It was brought in as a design. Hence why kennel clubs and official competitions like crufts are now telling official breeders to revert back to the straight back. Look it up.
@@hoppy857h5 … yes… that’s why angulation was introduced to the breed. german shepherds are the only living fence type herding dog. they need to be able to trot at a reasonable pace while being able to conserve their energy for many many hours at a time. “straight back” is a byb term. no german shepherd has a straight back. ALL german shepherds have angulation, including working lines
@@xAspenn no they don't, a lot these days have straight back. Bare in mind I'm a dog handler pal so I know a lot more about the breed than the average Jo. Troll someone else cause I am not listening to your BS.
@@hoppy857h5 i worded my comment incorrectly. what i meant to say was that all german shepherd lines have straight backs with rear angulation. If you look into the AKC standard, it directly calls for a straight back.
I’m a dog handler too 🤷♀️ it doesn’t make you never incorrect
i love all dogs but im partial to german shepards the most best dogs to have smart,loyal,protective ans easy to train my current gsd her name is rosie she is a trip i swear she knows everything i say to her lol and very playful and talkitive she makes me lmao such a awesome sense of humor she deffenitely daddys girl dont harm me she will go for your throat lol
Which one should you get? How about one from your local GSD rescue?
This! We recently adopted a 3rd GSD rescue. Wouldn’t trade them for the world.
It took only 15 minutes to teach my GSD Lance to sit, stay, come and heel. GSD's have been man's closest disciplined companions for so many years that obedience to a good owner is foremost to them, thus they are the easiest dogs to train obedience basics. I even trained Lance to retrieve and run blinds just like a field trial retriever. GSD's are much smarter than retrievers and learn much quicker.
That's exactly how my baby is. He trained himself to alert me before I go into a seizure also..
Had my GSD on a lake in New Hampshire smokin retrievers!! On his way back in when they were still headed out
I'm going on eight years of trying to train, "Bring the ball all the way back, not just halfway." We're getting there. 😂
@John Cliff they're the third smartest breed-I swear if mine could talk he could hold up a conversation like a four year old. I've even seen border collies that weren't as intuitive as him; they had a more eager work drive, but they didn't take time to think about things like he does.
I love German shepherds.. but I couldn't complete the video because of this silly robotic voice.. What were you thinking dude??
I know of people that make these kind of vids and who are not able to speak. so they use Computer generated voices.
Then you really must not love German Shepherds. To each is own.
@@opusdei1582 Okay, they can't speak... got it! They need a robo voice... got it! But why do they have to pick the crappiest robo voice they can find???
Here are the real 5 different types of German Shepherd dogs:
1. The beautiful GSD.
2. The fantastic friend GSD.
3. The magnificent GSD.
4. The brilliant GSD.
5. The brave and loyal GSD.
Oh wait, I made a mistake. These aren't 5 different types of German Shepherd dogs, the is every GSD. They all have these characteristics.
aas a kid my gsd was faithful protective friend ,if you just taped my shoulder she would tearing off your arm to protect me she stomped another gsd that was charging me got between him & me turned him away running best dog i ever had
I don’t care which one I love them all.
Also jfc as someone who HAS an import-bred Czech working line dog bred by a k9 training facility, please DO NOT get a Czech working line unless you want to go jogging or swimming for like 10 miles a day and are willing to start hardcore obedience training the second the puppy opens its eyes.
The only flaw in having a German shepherd is the short life span.
I wish they could live at least 20 years.
I have always had shepherds, my fav dog!
My GSD didn't have a sloping back thank goodness. This standard is terrible because it causes hip dysplasia. He was sable and black. My Sam was from the Olderhill pedigree and his pedigree is full of UK Police Dogs, PD excellent TD excellent UD excellent. That's Police Dog, Tracker Dog and Utility Dog. His Dad was a working City of London Police Dog and his Grandad a retired Police Dog. I particularly liked the pedigree name of his Grandmother, Shadowsquad Dancing Eyes! He was loyal, very protective of me but loved everyone including other animals and he was in love with next door's cat, Sarah. The only cat he'd allow in our garden. He was very easy to train and he knew voice and hand commands. I even sent my Mum out on a long walk, didn't know where she was going. 30 minutes later I went out with Sam and he tracked her all the way and found her. I still get upset and he passed away some years ago. They are very intelligent and need lots of mental stimulation as well as exercise. The best Dog ever!
I have never been without a German Shepherd in my home. We've also had multiple companion dogs and our shepherds always get along with any dogs. You don't have to TEACH them to be watchful & protective...in fact it's better if you only focus on them being patient with restraint. They rest is in bred and it helps to have them looking to you!
There is NOTHING they can't do. If you train them well..BUT...if you hit them, ignore them and fail to be by their side in training...there is nothing they WON'T do. Give them a job..or they will think up one for themselves, & you probably won't like it. lol
I didnt think my sweet da-doop da droop would protect me due to his "I love everyone" attitude. I was wrong. I guess he loves me a little more then the rest. Lol I have no idea what type he is. Hes big and beautiful. A big baby until he needs to be otherwise. Chases cats then licks them when he catches them. Hes wonderful. Very smart.
I love my Czech shepard, god help the person that enters my house unwanted 😷😂😂
I don’t know Which one I have
i dont think it would win my karelian beardog and american akita
@MO MO .... Ask you pitbull if he like 45 lead ? My Shepard carries a 45 .
Ringo Gingo 😂😂😂🙌🏻
Love GSD's. Can't stomach the robot voice. Thumbs down.
The worst thing that can happen to a dog breed is that it wins at Crufts. Breeders immediately go to extreme inbreeding and ruin it
I'd never heard so much billshit like that... 😂😂😂😂😂
A lot of the commentary attached to this video is not accurate and the pics they associated was for sure inaccurate. I give this video a 👎🏽 this video further proves that all u cannot believe everything that u find on the internet. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽
CT's touch horses/dogs, I agree.
Bot
That voice is Not the one you wanna use for viewers to make it through a video.
We had a German Shepherd while growing up we cried when passed away 😭 esp mom and dad they had him the longest
Sad
yeah
With all the censoring TH-cam does these days, why do they let crap like this continue??? Aside from the robot voice, it is about as inaccurate as can possibly be. Do not use this as any reference!!!
5:56. This type of German Shepherd is bred to endure terrible weather conditions.
My DDR: I'm not going outside. It's raining.
Also my DDR: I'm not going outside. The sun is out.
A hysterical mess. Good dog, though. Really solid around the kids.
Having had 4 GSDs and 2 Shiloh Shepherds, I love the breed but wouldn't pay a dime for one of those slope-backed, angulated so-called show dogs. Search under "Old-fashioned, oversized GSDs" and you'll find plenty of breeders producing GSDs the way they used to be.
Which breed do you think is the best of the two? I’m looking into getting a shiloh and breeding her with my czech german shepherd but idk i might get another gsd
Yes sir! I found a huge American Straight Back beauty who's a large- headed 95 pounder.
His nickname is "Perfect". And he is- for us. Love-driven.
dear god, PLEASE do not encourage people to buy “straight back” german shepherds. no ethical breeder uses that term because they simply don’t exist. angulation is extremely necessary in the breed because it allows german shepherds to trot easily and efficiently, making them great herding living fence dogs
@@kylohtheshepherd I've had two Shiloh Shepherds, and they were great dogs. But that was back when Shilohs included smooth coats; nowadays I've seen only plush coated Shilohs, which I don't care for. And I seriously doubt any Shiloh breeder would countenance breeding a Shiloh with anything but another Shiloh; that would probably be a violation of your agreement with the breeder. Don't have an agreement with the breeder? Then you may not have a genuine ISSR Shiloh Shepherd; unfortunately, lots of breeders throw that name around.
@@xAspenn I think you have it exactly backwards. The "straight-backed," "old-fashioned" structure reflects the way the breed was envisioned by Capt. Max von Stephanitz, and enabled the dog to have that smooth, effortless trot that should be characteristic of the breed (and was part of the breed standard developed by von Stephanitz). Remember that von Stephanitz said "German Shepherd Dog breeding is working dog breeding or it is not German Shepherd Dog breeding," meaning he had no use for dogs bred strictly for show (which unfortunately describes the over-angulated structure that characterizes the "modern" GSD). BTW, I could name any number of breeders of such "old-fashioned" GSDs whose ethics are unassailable.
Best breed of the world 🌍
I am very sad that a computer is reading this.
I AM NOT a computer.
This account literally steals entire sites off the internet and gets the Siri voice to read it lmao. Completely plagiarized.
My dad bought 3 German shepherds today!!!!!
Eastern DDR working line and Czech working line are the best Shepherds hands down. I own a solid black male DDR that is over 90% eastern German and less than 10% Czech. He’s an amazing dog. Very protective of our property 🇩🇪🐺
@THISIS THEGIRL Then get yourself one. They are beautiful dogs. Smartest dog I’ve ever owned hands down. But be ready for super high energy because they are working line border dogs.
We love them all, Angels from Heaven. Miss my Jager😢
German shepherds have a hip problem, and could get costly in their middle age and on.
maritimer Man, I have had German Shepherds all my life. If you go to a good breeder chances are there will be no problem. Most will have hip problems when they get older like many other large breeds.
SOME German Shepherds get hip dysplasia but not all.
I rescued a Black GSD, he didn't get hip dysplasia he came down with spinal stenosis and finally could not walk no more
@@wendymiller8480 terrible line.
@@wendymiller8480 key word...rescued. If you get a properly bred European line ie Western German DDR anywhere from central Europe Czech Republic Poland Hungary etc, you will see little to no issues.
why cant i just hear a normal voice? had to turn it off after a few seconds. absolute garbage
what does that matter? good info is good info stop being a drama queen beeeotch
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Few seconds? Enough to write a comment lol
Simple remind me of my German shepherd easily engulf birds rabbit blizzard amphibians reptile ducks cats criminal justice done marvellous act people afraid of it called it out of control carnivores dog
I love Shepard’s.
I love shepards but would never buy one who is breaded with the low back! It’s terrible and most of them gets pain of it! I prefer black or white shepards!
My boy Gabe is 50% SV, 25% DDR, 25% Czech and I think he's just about the most perfect mix I've ever seen.
My father was the master trainer and commander for the sheriff's office K-9 unit for most of my youth, and Gabe was his final non K-9 dog. He never wanted to train an aggressive dog again; he said it stole something from their soul.
When Gabe was two, my father died and I took in Gabe like a little brother.
Gabe's brother is named Ace, and he went to Matt Cameron (drummer for Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog...) so I'm just two degrees of separation away from my favorite band. He's prevented a housefire, saved three lives (one with about 10 minutes to spare), he adores children, cuddles kittens, let's baby chickens pick at him, and I've even seen him touch noses with a chipmunk.
I've also seen him stalked and taunted for weeks by three coyotes. When the fight finally came, they left scat on one of his tennis balls a few days prior, as like a declaration of war, and it pissed Gabe of worse than I've ever seen him. Then, they waited for him at the bottom of our porch steps one night because they knew i always let him out to pee at around 10pm and they ambushed him. They weren't even afraid that I was standing there; these were the most brazen coyotes I've ever seen.
The fight lasted maybe eight seconds.
The first coyote's larynx was crushed; it was bleeding from the neck, gurgling, and crying. Gabe had also been trampling it the entire time that he attacked it and when he was chewing off the second one's face-it's entire head somehow ended up inside Gabe's mouth and he was rattling it like a paint shaker at a hardware store, his serrated teeth were like a Sawzall. God it was brutal. The second coyote had a flap of skin hanging off its face when Gabe let go of its head, and i wouldn't be surprised if it had a broken jaw or maybe even a skull fracture.
On borrowed time, the two maimed coyotes managed to hobble away when the third one decided he didn't want to die and ran for his life, causing Gabe to instinctively take off after him for a ways, but coyotes are so much faster than GSDs, the chase didn't last long.
Gabe came up onto the porch while I was standing there, stunned, trying to figure out what just happened. Thirty seconds earlier we were both on the couch. Gabe was snoring with his head in my lap, and I was struggling to stay awake.
I could still hear the two coyotes he mauled crying in the distance when Gabe bumped my leg demanding butt scratches as reward for protecting his pack. He was smiling at me with his lazy tongue hanging to one side and coyote fur stuck in the corner of his mouth.
I was so proud of him. Coyotes don't mess around, and when they show up at your porch and don't show fear, it means they see you as prey. He did exactly what his genetics told him to do.
About three weeks ago, I was unaware that some stranger with two vicious dogs was trespassing on our property. It was dinner time, so I left the slider open like always to let Gabe out to pee in the forest behind our house and let himself back in.
About a minute later, I heard a dog fight break out. I could tell by the sound that it was Gabe vs.
Two dogs, it was like two Britney Spears songs on an alarm clock mixed with the Black Album on a full arena sound system. Each dog sounded like it was about 40 pounds (Gabe is 100). I got my shoes on and started running for the forest when I heard the fight, and as I crossed the lawn, I heard a man yelling and screaming at Gabe, so I started yelling for him to stop because he was trespassing and of he hurt my dog I was going to hurt him back worse.
The man stopped yelling and his dogs stopped attacking and I heard him run off. Gabe hobbled out of the treeline. He was walking like he'd just been hit by a car. I thought about running the man down, but I knew that if I did and so much as laid a finger on him, I'd go to jail for assault.
And my little brother needed me.
To wrap it up-the man used a club and bludgeoned Gabe. Gabe had a few superficial scratches from when they other dogs tried to bite him but they didn't draw blood, so I couldn't figure out why he was so badly hurt until I paid attention to his cognition. His blows were primarily focused on Gabe's ears, which are a bunch of nerves, easily broken cartilage, and a solid strike can instantly kill a dog. The vet said another blow or two and Gabe would have either died instantly if he were lucky. If he were unlucky, he would start having strokes and seizures until he was either euthanized or died.
Fortunately, he has no skull fractures and only some concussions. He had vertigo and nausea for two days, for four days he yelped and cowered away when I barely touched his head, and for ten days he kept acting like he had done something bad and I was going to hit him. He turns nine on August 12th, and that coward is the first person in Gabe's entire life to ever hit him.
The anger and sadness that I felt for what he did to Gabe nearly ripped me in two. Some humans have no humanity.
But remember: the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture act was signed into law in 2019, giving animals constitutionally-protected rights and every state and county has their own laws. Familiarize yourselves with he PACT Act, your state, and county laws against animal abuse. NJ is about to sign a bill that appoints abused animals attorneys in court and maximum sentences of life in prison for neglecting an animal to death. Report every animal abuser, no matter who they are.
This kind of stuff has been going on for far too long, and now the FBI is helping put an end to it. Be a Karen for the ones that suffer silently and love unconditionally.
I have been wanting to get a GSD working line,what your views on their immunity against disease like Parvo virus and how did you prevent it with your dogs over the years
@DEB ⚡ diligence. Watch your dog as it ages; they communicate with body language, eye contact, and the speed of their respiration.
Fortunately, I've never had to deal with Parvo, but he has had some injuries and times when he ate something gross or something and caught a sickness.
But the biggest things are:
- one-on-one attention to strengthen the human soak bond
- NEVER tease, hit, or scream at the dog on anger. They are always listening, and they have been bred to have a dressier to serve their owners and make them happy. Plus, they are so intelligent that they know when they are being teased and they will hold grudges. I had a friend five years back who teased my dog once when I wasn't stupid to stop it. My dog never respected him ever again, didn't listen to him, and when he looked at him, he had this expression like, "Hi, dumbass. I'm a one-hundred pound predator capable of taking down a 300lb man. I can rip your arm off on a layer of seconds. You weigh 165 and are an asshole. Keep pushing, and you might live long enough to start crying."
- They have *ridiculously* high pain tolerance compared to humans and most other dogs (even the western show lines with sloped hips), so if your dog ever yelps in pain while they're playing, or is limping or something just not acting right, take the time to check them out and get them to the vet. My dog was impaired by stick once when he was chasing a ball. He came back with the ball, tail wagging, a huge smile on his face, and a hole the size of a quarter pouring blood from his flank, and he still wanted to play. It was like he didn't even feel it. They are bred to take multiple gunshot, stab wounds, beatings from sick people, extreme cold, and concussion blasts from explosions, then get right back up again and keep working.
- Diet is everything. I'm partial to Science Diet Large Breed, which I'll mix a raw egg with to his foot and sometimes toss in a raw chicken drumstick.
- Start supplementing for joint issues really (3 or 4 years old). It adds up when they turn into a senior like mine. He's nine now, and aside from slowing down a little because of his aging hips, most people think he's no older than seven.
- If you purchase from a breeder, make eye they have the complete records of the dame and sire that the litter came from-dental records, no history of hip dysplasia or cognitive issues, and a good breeder won't even let you see the dog until it's 8 weeks old because they are properly socializing them to prevent them from become a liability for you in the future.
- Any love you give them, they'll give it right back tenfold.
- Mine needed at least 8 hours of play and cognitive exercise every single day until he was almost seven years old. They are a full-time job when they are young, so be prepared, but they are the best personal trainers money can buy. It's why you'll never see an overweight K-9 officer. It's not easy chasing a top-shelf dog all over.
- When they are scared or nervous (vet appointments, something happened that frightened them, don't pass it off as the dog being a whimp. Everything is different for them: bathtubs are loud, slippery, and confined. Vets smell like other animals and that can make them nervous, so sooth them with petting and forehead to forehead soft, gentle talk.
- Never hit them. It hit them. It ruins them, and they will begin to fear you. Make your dog know that it's an important part of your family and that you would never hurt him.
- They will become what you make them and they can smell your emotions. If you're mad at them, they know, and they will be afraid. Try to look at your own frustration and anger and remind yourself-this is a dog, all he wants to do is make me happy, and he is trying. He made a mistake because nothing is perfect, and never be too proud to seek advice from a professional trainer if you need it. Owning a high-end dog like a GSD is a lot of work and it can wear you down if you work and are away from home a lot because when you come home, that dog is dying his favorite human in the world for the first time in what seemed like forever and they will want your attention and play. Give it to them, and it will only build on the love that your dog already has for you.
- And patience, patience, patience. They will test you because they are so smart and they are trying to figure out their boundaries. Positive reinforcement is the answer. Reward the good behavior, ignore the bad.
- And enjoy then while they last. The cruel reality of the universe is that a dog's life is fleeting. They're gone before you know it, and the pain is just as bad as losing a human. Honor the dog by continuing on with your head up. The last thing that dog would ever want was to hurt you, and though your heart will hurt for a long time, honor the dog by remembering the good-the times they made you laugh, the times when they got food stuck to their face, the times the dropped a slobbery tennis ball in your face while you were sleeping and they wanted to play. Those moments are precious and priceless, and when the dog is gone, you will beg a lead to have just a few more seconds with them.
- in the end, is love, patience, and positive reinforcement that nature a good dog. Mine let's toddlers ride on his back, he protects chickens he could kill in a single bite, but he also killed two coyotes in 6 seconds one night when they came up on out porch to challenge him. They are a teddy bear with a machine gun, and they will die for you without hesitation.
@@WoodyStickman thanks, I'm saving this for life
If you want a good show, release a shepherd in a playground. They tend to ‘herd’ the children into a small circle. Easier to guard and defend. You can liken it to herding chickens.
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there is no difference in german shepherds they are all amazing. It's an amazing dog breed !
CheeseBang there are
If you want to get a real GSD, do not get the show lines! Even their temperament is different. If you live in the USA, get it from a reputable breeder in Europe. I got mine from Germany, a female that is larger and heavier than all those male GSD the police have. I can't count how many times other owners have approach me and ask if I'm interested in breeding my dog with their male GSD, a quick look at the their dog's small skull, thin legs, small paws, and that horrendous slope on their backs is enough to tell them no. The AKC really dropped the ball on this breed, you will pay a lot of money for a pure breed European working line, but you are not only paying for the larger, muscular and healthier dog, you are also paying for their temperament! This is specially important if you have young children at home. I went in the woods with 2 children under 6 years old, my dog would not let them walk further than 20 ft away from our campsite without blocking their way, and using her body weight to stop them, her heading instincts is that strong, what a peace of mind that gave me! I'm always on top of my children, but kids will be kids and parents reading this will understand what I mean. I dont use my dog to heard my kids! Just to be clear! But the dog took it as her job to do it, I just watched and laughed, she was only 7 months old at the time. She chooses to sleeps in the hallway between the kids room, I've owned several breeds in the past ( mutt, boxer, Akita, show lines GSD, Chihuahua) I loved them all specially my boxer and Akita RIP, but this female GSD is by far a rocket scientist with 4 legs, she would fake an injured leg to get my attention. If you have never own one, you will love them, and as any shepherd breed; just make sure to socialize them early.
No thank you, i’m going to be getting a West German Showline for bite work 😁
Also, love akitas!
I have had American Lines, West German Show Lines and West German Working Lines. My favorites have been the West Germans overall. One of my American Lines had a sweet personality and was very smart but a couch potato and not at all protective. My current American Lines is show quality but hyper as all get out. My current West German SL/WL cross is perfect! But whatever you get. Go to a reputable breeder.
If God has a dog, it's a German Shepherd!
Show line breeders should be charged with cruelty to animals.
Anyone who bread a dog for the sloped back are cruel to the dog they should be fined, SHould not be bread to stand like that disgusting
Dude the voice sounds like a robot! Pls stop it!
LOVE GSD ❤️
Make sure that you buy a GSD with the least degree of Slope
Sachin Ki good to know
@@Raj7321-w6p , those slopes were bred into GSDs for show purposes ... its bad for their health
and behaviour, especially american show line. Looks over use destroyed this breed and the description as a family dog is a failure, they are easter eggs!
3 Tips from a german :
- the least slope (as mentioned)
- spend money and get the working line
- check the tree and the breeder, every real and proper gsd family tree is documented by breeders, they are proud of it and get as close as possible to east german/tcheck/west german gsd working lines. Here in germany, as mentioned in the video, the breed is highly regulated, we treat these dogs as a kind of national treasure.
And no german breeder would allow, as an example, a white shepperd breed, as they are more likely to get sick and have serious problems with stability of their bones, strength, even with eyesight. And we don't like our dogs sick, unhealthy, stressed and prone to snap.
A terrible eyesight due to lag of pigments, that is what a white shepperd is.That can sometimes lead to aggressive behaviour, same goes for American showline. There are the joints the problem and cancer or simply the charackter. Their easier to get nervous and not independent but stubborn.
As far as I can say, if u want a gsd and can not afford it because of money,so ok then get a mix but make sure at the vet about health. Drop the idea only because the breed is beautiful and has a good reputation. U will have no fun with at all with to less space and money for quality to spend.
Trust me, i was born un a household with a Shepperd, I learned walking with him on a leash. They are born to be your comrades through sun and storm, but they need work, they need a purpose, if they don't they will search a purpose for themselves, even if this means: "I'll challenge the whole family, first of the father and then we do whatever I want.
Believe me.
Everyday at work, I must first get the permission of a gsd to enter the yard and get to the house, to finally do my work inside of it.
He is well trained from his owner, but when he has nothing to do, he is restless and in germany there is a saying " Not macht erfinderisch" means nothing more than, if u need something do something..and he will^^
@@d.f.9140 , purity and bloodline really doesnt matter for me .. I just want the dog to be healthy . That is less trouble for me in the long rung
well then i shared a guide.. use it
World best dog.... Ever
You forgot number 6?Der altdeutsche scheaferhund with long hair (old German sheperd).If you talk about something make sure you got your facts right.
2:14 that one is exactly like my German shepherd LUUUUNNNNNAAAAA
Aside from the robovoice, the narration is contradictory. Good for nothing except very pretty pictures of GSD.
Thanks for the information but stop using a voice changer or get a better one it’s very hard to listen to
The best dog I ever owned was our German Shepherd. I was 7yrs. old so I don't remember what type she was ,but I do know this she protected our house to her last day's. R. I .P Chaka
Strongest And best dog is normal Germán Shepherd
I would like to advice any future GSD owner and breeder to read " The German Shepherd " written by MAX VON STEPHANITZ. The founder of the DSG. This is the real DSG. Please protest the working line. Thank you.
R. Schmidt you want us to protest the breeding of healthier working dogs?
All GSD are awesome but they should not have a sloping back that means that it is not comfortable
Poorly done video...the pictures shown is not consistent with the Gsd line being talked about. Misleading!
I love German Shepherds and is my favorite breed. My family has had many over the years but I personally had 1. Jagger was the best dog I ever had and miss him to this day, it’s been 5 years and still haven’t the heart to get another dog over feeling I would betray his memory.
You Wouldn't betray him, another GSD would show you cared enough to honour him. Get another, you won't regret it.
Just lost my 14 year old German Shepherd Tobias two months ago, I feel the same way, his memories are irriplaceable . So sad.
Come on the best thing you can do is get a RESCUED German Shepherd!!! I have two!!! Get one!!!
Deutscher Schäferhund 😅
Fabian Sandoval same! 25 % of shelter dogs are purebred. California is a dumping ground for GSDs. My last 2 were rescued from there. 1 from the Carson shelter in LA ( she was only 8 months). The other was sent to me via freight from West Side German Shepherd Rescue. People need to RESCUE dogs!!!!
AI has taken over youtube. Its learning your habits and appealing to your emotions all the while draining endless hours out of your day as it studies you.
We have two German Shepherds one big boy and a beautiful little girl and there are some of the best things in the world to have we love them they are so human fide thank you lady J.
The picture are all messed up.
I have a White Swiss Shepherd, some will argue they aren't GSD, but they are directly related to them... honestly they are just a type of GSD. Very sweet and friendly. Not good for guard dogs, but the pure white look makes them a sight to behold. I get stopped daily with people asking me about her.
Always wanted a white GS. ♥️🐾
that voice is just awful and pretty hard to understand with hearing issues
Straight back is my pick and big like the old style GS
the robotic voice is awful and not natural...and the pictures don't match the dogs shown...at all. The video doesn't accurately portray the picture to match the description and it actually winds up as mis-information
I love shepherds..
Love the gsd best dog in the world but the show line breeders have took it abit to far over angulation. the gsd i prefer the old type they were stronger dogs
the earlier german shepherds were actually poor herders in comparison to todays german shepherds! angulation allows the breed to trot effectively and efficiently while conserving stamina
Full of sh!!!! There is nothing as Czechoslovakian German Shepherd. The standard is the same. If you are speaking about Czechoslovakian Wolfdog it is NOT a German Shepherd! Started in 1955 CS army tried to breed a cross between GS and wolf. Similar to GS but much BIGGER. And very hard to train. Then there is "VEO". Eeast-European Shepherd bred by soviet army. As base was GS used. Is bigger then ordinary GS but it can stand low temperatures and is hard to train.
On the other hand I hate the frog-GS of this millenia. Von Stephanitz wanted something else.
Woody Birch czech german shepherds are normal german shepherds bred slightly different than other gsd lines. Like the difference between american and german lines. Czech Gsd are bred specifically for work
@@bickle8931 DRod where are you from? In Czech Republic there are the same two "lines" as everywhere else. An exterior line and a service line. I have had four GSs and I prefer the service line. Not because of the trainig possibilities. I don't like the frog-like back of novadays Shepherds.
robot... i'm outta here!
I like the Shiloh. And king Shepherd. Best. ,,but that's me .
both of those are poorly bred mutts 😬 unfortunately
Good information, thanks, I missing mines.
I would say that the GSD is the smartest dog there is, and cute to the boot. Mine has a little huskydna from fathers side, mother is pure. I am hoping that with that mix, we wont have issues with legs, as the mothers sister had to b put down as the hind legs gave up :/
The sloped back is just awful, poor dog
We have a straight back. He is west german working line
10 sec in robo voice killled it
Spoiler alert, the last 10 seconds are WORSE
That ghastly robot voice is a good cure
for insomnia. Get rid of her and get someone who actually sounds human.
Excuse me, I hate to say this... but I have to say about your wrong info,
Do you really know that.. what is the difference between the German line and American line? Everything is wrong and messed up information. You are mostly showing German line except 1:46 ~ 2:20 and 6:55 (American GSD).
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Unwatchable
Home protection
Family protection
Had to leave after # 2 text to speech just irked my being.....bye
I love german shepherds but there is WAY more then 5 German shepherds
Jesus Christ is lord and savior amen