Made another post about going to a shelter for the first time and that pup did not work out, but she still went to a good home. We ended up going to a breeder in the state who has been doing it for 20 years. Our pups dad is a biting GSD and the mom is a personal protection dog for a female owner.

Weird name for a girl i guess, but we call her bear. Shes got some big paws on her so i think the name sticks, plus there is no way me and the woman were going to agree on a name after i heard some of the names she threw out there . Our pup is really calm, cool and loves to be outside. We have some acreage so we will walk around for an hour and let her explore, she already knows the paths on her land.

My GF is not new to dogs, I will admit that I am. One of the weirdest/coolest things so far to me has been how much dogs relate to the people around them. Yeah, no shit you guys are probably thinking, but she likes nothing more then to hang out with us and be around us like she is just another person in the family. I always looked at dogs as "dogs" but she reminds me of a young kid sometimes.

She starts training this week, just basic puppy stuff my GF is into and will also help the pup socialize. After that (and when she gets a little older) we have some more advanced training lined up from a place around here that specializes in GSD's. I think the history of GSD's are great, and they have some great qualities, plus i think it will be awesome to train her up. A lot of potential.

Anyway, its been a ride, i wont lie, but the only issue was the first 2 weeks with sleep because we have no kids and were not used to getting up like that every few hours. I work late so its not so hard anymore and she is very close to being fully house trained.

Here are some pics. We got her at 8 weeks and she is a little over 12 now.

Cute Shepard !

aw thats  a cute dog.

Beautiful German Shepherd!

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."  - Anatole France

It's an awakening that you will cherish and carry with you for the rest of your life.  I still remember when it happened to me.  It's a very cool thing.

ETA:  Beautiful little girl you have there!

Thanks guys!

I miss that stage. Cute pup!!

Squee!!!

Dash,

Love the look of your dog. Dark muzzle with the lighter coat.

Thanks! Shes a freak but pretty good for a Mal.