Are German shepherds a good house pet?

Answer 1

Yes, German shepherd do make good 'pets.' But no... A better word would be they are loyal and protective 'family members'. They are loyal and protective (If you need a dog to protect children then this dog is good choice) I would trust a baby swimming in a pool with a GSD. They will stay with you through thick and thin and to me they have more personality than any other dog.

Yes, German Shepherd's can make amazing pets. My family and I purchased a pure bred GSD two years ago. Over the years he has become very protective of us. However, all dogs have their own personalities. They can be mean if they are not trained properly. Our dog in particular can be very mean, if someone comes into our house unannounced he will take a chunk out of their arm or leg or whatever he can put his teeth into. At the vets we also have to muzzle him before we enter the building. When I walk him he protects me, which comes in handy at times. But then again like I said before it all depends on the dog. Our dog was bred specially to be a guard dog. He has bitten my little brother before but any kind of dog can bite. It depends on the sex, age, breeding and training of the dog to find out if he is a suitable pet. It is also the responsibility of the owner to train him the right way. GSD's are very tough and strong, they could pull you or knock you down if they really wanted to. They are also very smart, our dog is trained to open doors, pick things up, heal on command, attack/bark on command, sit and lay down. He is very loving towards us (besides the one inccident we had when he bit my brother) and we leave our grandmother with him all the time. It may be a good idea for you to call around to breeders and ask questions about the litters mother and father. Our dog's family had been guard dogs for generations. But all in all they are very smart animals and if raised the right way they do fabulously in families!

Answer 2

Yes of course. These are some of the breed highlights of German Shepherd:

• German Shepherds isn't the breed for you if you're away from home frequently or for long periods of time.
• The German Shepherd is an active and intelligent dog. He must be kept busy learning, playing, and working. Daily exercise, both physical (such as jogging and Frisbee) and mental (such as training sessions), is a must.
• German Shepherds can be aloof and suspicious of strangers.
• These dogs shed, shed, shed--in fact, their nickname is the "German shedder."
• Crate training is important for the German Shepherd, who sometimes suffers separation anxiety, or extreme anxiety when left alone.
• He's got a reputation for being a great watchdog.

the German shepherd is a great full time pet (I have one they are cool).

nice one German shedder he is right the shed

Answer 3

yes because it is very intelligent and will protect what it thinks is its pack or family but you need to socialize it so it will not become too aggressive towards visitors and such overall German shepherds would make the perfect family pet I'm hoping ill get one myself!

Answer 4

German Shepherds are great pets to have around. They obey and they are good guard dogs. You should get a German Shepherd ! The only bad thing is that they sometimes bite when they play and they shed.

Answer 5

All dogs are AMAZING!! It depends if the owners are good trainers.. If you want and amazing dog do your work and train the dog properly!!