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19 17:52:59

Question
hi, my name is jennifer. my dad doesnt like many
dogs. do you think a german sheperd would be suitibale as a family pet for us? if so what kind of care will need to be put into a german sheperd? do they shed?
               jennifer


Answer
HI JEN
YES, SHEPHERDS SHED LIKE MOST BREEDS DO BUT IF U GO TO MY SITE AND CLICK ON SPRINGTIME AND USE FRESH FACTORS AS I DO AND ALL MY CUSTOMERS DO THEY SHED LITTLE WITH A DAILY BRUSHING.
THEY ARE NOT LARGE DOGS, BUT MEDIUM DOGS OF HIGH INTELLIGENCE, ESPECIALLY MY WEST GERMAN DOGS FROM GERMANY, I HAVE NO AMERICAN BLOOD IN MINE FOR THE FACT MOST HAVE POOR LINES, ARE USED FOR SHOW AND I DO NOT LIKE THE LOOKS OF THEM NOR TEMPERMENT.
FIND A REPUTABLE BREEDER, VISIT THE PARENTS OR LEARN TO TRUST THAT BREEDER BY PHONE, I SHIP PUPS ALL OVER THE U.S.
GET A GOOD WARRANTY THIS WOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE U PAY DEPENDING ON THE COST OF HOW MUCH THE BREEDER CAN WARRANT.
SHEPHERDS ARE FUN IF THEY HAVE SOME WORKING LINES AND BE VERY LOYAL AND PROTECTIVE NATURALLY NOT MEAN, JUST LOVING U SO MUCH THEY WOULD SWIM A RIVER FOR YOU OR THE FAMILY.  THEY LOVE TO PLAY TENNIS BALL, ETC.
I FEEL HAVING THE LARGEST BRAIN SPACE OF ANY BREED ON EARTH IF RAISED PROPERLY, THEY MAKE THE BEST PETS FOR ANY SITUATION.

KIND REGARDS
PATT
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