If you are going to get a dog, (say one of those adorable German Shepherd puppies you've been
eyeing because your girlfriend/boyfriend said they looked 'adograble' - you poor sap!) there are
quite a number of things you need to consider. Probably, the very first thing you should ask
yourself - and this is the most important question of them all, is 'are you a dog person'?
If the answer to this is anything other than an uncontested 'YES', then maybe you should get a cat instead, or a Bengal Tiger, if we are going big.
If you are not a dog person, you might want to reconsider getting yourself one of man's best
friends. Because, as furry and as cuddly as they generally are, dogs are a good bit of work too.
And if you are not totally committed - which comes about with the love of something - then this is not the 'pet-keeping' line you should be towing!
Ergo, before we go any further, we should make sure that we are all on the same page.
How Do You Know You Are A Dog Person?
Well, for starters:
But honestly, you know you are a dog person if the thought of committing to one does not send you gunning for the hills. Everything else you can work around.
Should You Consider Getting A German Shepherd (GSD)?
The one thing you should know is that, a German Shepherd is not a dog for every family. This
particular breed of dog was built for activity. GSD's where initially developed for general purpose work. They were, and still are, mostly used for herding and as guard dogs. This innate need to move about and be active is within the dogs genes. You therefore cannot expect to keep them cooped up without adverse effects to your furniture, household items and irritating the living daylights out of your pet.
Additionally, this breed of dog is really big. Honestly, this is no Chiwawa! The German Shepherd is a large dog with a rather dense double coat. You should know that they tend to 'blow coat' during Spring and in the Fall. This is a huge deal breaker for many would-be GSD owners.
Before Going For a GSD, Ask Yourself:
Your answers to the above questions should favor getting the dog. If not, maybe you should get a pet Parakeet, or pick up stamp collecting. But, if you are hell-bent on getting a GSD, then here is why it is one brilliant idea.
Why You Should Get A German Shepherd
Additionally, you will need to get yours house trained. If they are not well-mannered, they tend to be rather destructive, rambunctious and above all, very exhausting to have as a housemate. Here are a few things you will need to do before you can say that you are capable of owning a GSD that will not be a menace to both you and the society at large.
What To Do Before and After Bringing Your Dog Home
When all is said and done, you should get a German Shepherd because you want to get one. As Captain Jack Sparrow and his band of merry pirates would say, 'to the depths with everyone that says otherwise!'
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