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Question
I have just recently acquired two puppies and have been told that both parents where shepherds.  I would like to know what i should look for in a good dog as far as training it to be my husbands K-9?  

Answer
Hi Linda,  You have a long way to go before the puppies can actually train to become K9's.  They have to be at least a year of age for that training to start.  The ideal dog for K9 work should have heavy prey drive, have a very even temperment, not be over-aggressive, nor submissive.  An outgoing puppy is ideal for that type of training also.  Hope this helps,

Dawn