As bad as I thought Rotties shed, GSDs are even worse!!! My one GSD outsheds my last two Rotties together!😮😮

That’s been my experience also lots of shedding. The breeder I got my current pup from told me to feed him a combo of raw and kibble and he won’t shed much. Well he was right our pup doesn’t shed even a fraction of our last GSD. Not sure if it’s his genetics as he’s a working line from Germany or the diet.

So sorry for your loss 💔

Sorry for your loss. Lost my fella last September.

I know the pain. So sorry

Oh I am so sorry for your loss. These dogs are so amazingly special and dedicated, my heart goes out to you.

I wish they could live longer, all dogs. I get mine from rescues, best dogs ever and good health

Hello where did you get you Czech GS (which breeder?) ? Thank you so much !

Sounds to me that you have a King shepherd

@@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658 He thinks he's the king! lol His DNA test says 100% GSD.

@@tesslee100 King shepherd is a German shepherd that’s over 100lbs

Yes. They are such a beloved breed that they are incredibly over bred

Most dogs in shelters are poor quality dogs and have behavioral issues

I got an 18month old female GSD who had been in the shelter for 6 months. Yep, she was fearful, not housebroken, didn’t know anything and you couldn’t catch her. She had grown up in an apartment with the dog park as her socializing experiences. She didn’t know what a ball was when I got her but by day 3 she loved her ball so much she was retrieving and bringing it back. After six or so weeks she was fully trained in the basics using ONLY that ball and beginning her training on a leash (with a prong). Socialization has taken time but she’s a pro when we visit my mother with dementia even riding on the elevator. She is mostly polite with the occasional low growl if people approach her too quickly. Within months of adopting her she became the best dog I ever had, my joyful playmate, my stunningly quick learning companion and training partner…and I’m 69 years young. My girl is now three and I totally adore her. Btw, I had her dna done because I was convinced she was part Malinois even though she had papers. I was wrong, she’s 100% GSD and didn’t carry ANY of the 250 bad health issue genetics that Embark checks for. Just do your homework and adopt from a GSD rescue, they have the most insight to find your best match.

Find a good breeder with a proven track record. They can guide you and help you find the perfect puppy for what you need. They know their lines. And which pup will be the best for you. Adult dogs can come with “baggage”, especially if you adopt. With a pup you can train and socialize to get the dog you need.

Sounds like you got yourself a very dominant High drive German shepherd. Just curious is he solid black? He could probably be stable but usually black is more associated with dominance. Please know that there are many GSD that are very good around kids but you just have to go to a breeder that breeds dogs that are not as dominant and extreme

@@primalcritters He’s not all black. He is a long hair tho. Black and tan. I’ve been to a couple trainers and have got him pretty neutral and desensitized. But I don’t let anyone approach and pet. He’s super cuddly looking, but I think the genetics aren’t great, hence the shelter dog lol. But I don’t call him dominant. He’s just fearful and reactive, or he was before training. Way way better now. He’s just a handful!!!

@@Ms.OliversLife oh I see. Okay but there are some dogs that are truly dominant and very difficult to manage but I see fear reactivity. He came from the shelter? I'm glad at least that you are working through it. Don't write off the breed though, a well-bred German Shepherd is different.

Not every lab mix will fit your needs...

Quality working line gsds kept lean, super fit, fed a raw diet and kept away from vets will live a long healthy life. Not a dog that has health issues

@@k9cfcgreat advice , I agree 100%

​@k9cfc several generations of hip testing is a big bonus to European lines, especially working lines.

@@k9cfc "kept away from vets" 100%

That's why you need to stay away from the show line or backyard bread and focus on working lines from Health tested parents. Because they are such an incredibly popular breed, there are so many people breeding them and not breeding them correctly. You have to be very careful when going to a breeder

My shepherd had to be put to sleep because of this. It was indeed a slow heartbreaking year and a half to go through. She was loved by everyone she came into contact with and it enrages me that the breeder didn't do her due diligence when it came to genetic testing.

@@justchilling7594 I am so sorry you had to go through this. ❤‍🩹

You can go to a working line breeder but specifically say you are not looking for a high drive dog and do you breed dogs that will have lower medium drive better for family. A good breeder will be honest with you and match you with the right puppy

I agree with everything that you said but there ARE German Shepherds that are 85 lbs are more. Some breeders breed for larger dogs, thicker bone, and they will be lean and large

Get a good quality european showline. Meet the parents and make sure the puppies aren't fearful

@@primalcritters breeding for larger dogs should not be a priority in breeding. The priority needs to be working ability and strong nerves. Sometimes larger dogs or bones come secondary to temperament; but this should not be the focus and if it is then the breeder is clueless.

@MissChris6375. Look for a dog with solid nerves or a working line breeder producing strong nerves.

Sounds like you're talking about West German Showlines versus American Showlines; generally speaking, both those lines are CRAP - nothing but watered down genetics that are not representative of true German Shepherd. Working lines are what you want, but even amongst those breeders there are plenty of ignoramuses breeding crap.

Is the back sloping a clue? Parents ought to have straight backs?

Biggest sign is the pedigree. Look and research the dogs pedigree. Chances are if the parents and grandparents don't have any working titles and don't come from lines that are known to breed working dogs. A lot well known working kennels will also have their own lines. Think of it like a last name. If the dogs don't have the last name that shows they come from a family of working dogs. Try to see videos of the parents working. Lastly if they breed legitimate working dogs and it comes from a reputable breeder then usually the breeder will know what's dog is best for the owner. But a red flag would be if the puppies are uncomfident and fearful and how quickly they adapt to change if they are little spooked

Additionally not always the case but the Europeans tend to breed for darker pigmentation while as the Americans can be lighter pigmentation. Additionally try to get dogs that are have high work titles in their pedigree. If you see a bunch of igp1 titles and nothing else they might be european showline as you need igp1 as bare minimum to breed in certain countries

So aim for igp2 and above in the dog pedigree, or a mondioring title, or a higher working title in other protection sports

Have you seen his videos?!? I’d be STOKED if I knew my local police department had a ShieldK9 trained police dog! I’d feel very secure that the dog was well trained & trustworthy because his #1 quality he looks for in dogs is a calm, even temperament before starting any advanced training.

Generally speaking, showlines are crap! Ignorant breeders, breeding for color and ignoring working ability.

I have a Mali x German shepherd. You're right. She's lots of work. I don't recommend them at all

The akc standard is max 90lbs so it's about the same. There are just poor backyard breeders breeding for size and bad owners

@@louisasmiles you'd be surprised most people that have Malinois these days also have German Shepherd or working German Shepherd in their dog. Malinois are very fine-boned and petite and to create Malinois that are more impressive looking they outcross with German shepherd. Personally though I like a working line German Shepherd without crazy high drive because it's just too much for the average person, or a Malinois GSD cross with the same temperament. Difficult to find the with a good off switch because of the Malinois. Although working line German Shepherds are a lot for most people as it is

You are trolling.

Nah the akc says max 90lbs and fci says standard is 40kgs. Dogs above that are over the standard. And dogs that are that size are the exception. Additionally most of the time german shepherds aren't suppose to be a big dog. They are suppose to be a slightly bigger more stable malinois. There's no real advantage to my knowledge of having a bigger gsd for working purposes