COMPERED TO A TOY BREED? I HEARD GERMAN SHEPHERDS ARE ALOT BETTER WITH KIDS IS THIS TRUE? AND THAT THEIR GRET PROTECTERS? AND DOES ANY ONE HAVE A GERMEN S. FOR SALE?|||German Shepherd Dogs are bred to obey and protect. They are wonderful family dogs and are very protective over family children.
Though, they are not for everyone. You have to be willing to spend time training and exercising these dogs.
If you are going to adopt a German Shepherd Dog, you need to learn more about it first... a good place to start is spelling it's breed name correctly.
I have a GSD and I love her dearly. She listens to commands and stays at my side anywhere we go... there is no way I would ever have some little toy dog after having a GSD.|||Any dog will be good with kids so long as they are socialized with kids and properly trained. A German Shepherd is a great protector. I would recommend www.petfinder.com and adopt one, save a life :)
Something to consider will be the difference in needs. a GSD will need at minimum 1 hour of exercise a day, a fenced yard doesnt constitute exercise. A walk, fetch, a run etc. A toy breeds needs will be a lot less in the exercise department. Also take into consideration if money is a factor that the GSD will eat a LOT more food than a toy dog and also destroy a lot more dog toys.
GSD are super intelligent and need mental stimulation and mental challenges regularly.|||I think GSDs are better pets for a family with kids because they can stand rough play better than a fragile little dog.
They are also good guard dogs.
Check your local shelter and petfinder.com.|||I have a pure black shepherd...see avatar. I wouldn't trade him for any toy breed in the world. He is loyal and obedient (more so than most children nowadays). And lets face it...is a burglar going to be more apprehensive about breaking into a home with a GSD or a toy poodle?|||I have the best male German Shepherd. He is a black, long coat and he has been raised with my 2 young kids since he was 7 weeks old. He is their constant companion when they are outside (we live in the country) and he doesnt even need to be taught or told to do it. He just does. He is a great guard dog and no one will ever sneak on to our property....yet when strangers come over to visit....he does not act threatening. Like he knows when it is time to protect and when to not. I highly recommend GSD. You should try to find a reputable breeder in your area. There is a lot of things to consider such as grooming (they require plenty), shedding (which they blow coat twice a year) and food. Ours eats about 100lbs a month. That is 2 50lb bags.|||I think you need to do some research on any breed you are interested in. German shepherds are a lot different from most of the toy breeds in personality and exercise requirements. For kids, I feel that medium-large dogs are generally better than small and toy breeds...especially with children under the age of 8-10. Small children can often be rough with pets without realizing it and many of the toy breeds are more fragile than a medium-large breed dog. This can make them nervous and even a bit nippy with small children. That's not to say that toy breeds can't live with children...but both the children and the dog need to be trained and closely supervised. In fact, ANY dog and child interaction needs to be closely supervised to make sure both parties are interacting appropriately.|||Try searching http://www.petfinder.com or looking at your local shelter. Don't buy a petstore puppy or a dog from an irresponsible breeder!!!|||It largely depends on your lifestyle and ability to provide for the dog's specific needs. A GSD and a Toy dog are on opposite ends of the spectrum here, so it's best for you to research the breeds you're interested in to decide which suits your family best.
Larger dogs do tend to be more tolerant of bumbling children, but any dog can get along well with kids if socialized properly, and if children are taught how to properly handle a pup from day 1. GSDs are known for their keen attention to trespassers, and naturally feel the need to alert their family if there is an intruder. This doesn't mean that a GSD will automatically attack someone who comes onto your property, but they will give a warning bark.
Larger dogs are more costly to feed, and vet care and grooming will be a bit more expensive than their smaller counterparts. In addition, they require more training and exercise than most smaller dogs do. Research before you make any decision|||I had a Belgium Shepherd and a Yorkshire Terrier at the same time. The Shepherd was an outside dog, the yorkie was an inside dog. They got along famously and both were good with the kids.
Don't let anyone tell you that the smaller breeds aren't as smart or aren't tough enough for little kids. My yorkie can do everything a shepherd can do because she doesn't realize she is a small dog!
Aside from accidents, smaller dogs usually have a longer life span. My last yorkie was put down when she was 22..........the shepherd was 12.
Depending how old the kids are.......mine were 10 and 11 when I got the Shepherd and although he was extremely gentle, just his massive size caused a few problems (he was 160 lbs). He'd try to play like the little yorkie did but the kids would inevitably end up getting knocked over or accidently scratched.
As for being a protector.....my yorkie was more of a protector than my shepherd.....she would always bark when there was a visitor or strange noise to warn us.......the Shepherd would greet them outside and show them how to get in!! lol
Personally, I wouldn't want to train any dog to be a guard dog, regardless of their size.
An added bonus with the yorkie or a smaller dog is they do little poops and cost next to nothing to feed.|||Toy breeds don't fit well into a family with small children. They are more fragile, %26amp; can be very possive over their owner. I grew up with a German Shepherd , she was great. She played hours with us. She also prevented a man from taking my little sister out of our yard. Thank god for a beloved German Shepherd or my sister probably wouldn't be here today.|||For you I'd recommend a 6ft alligator.
and
I MEEN ALLIGATOR|||Like comparing apples with oranges.
Do some research on breeds, decide what you want in a dog before you get one.
What do your kids need protection from?
You really cannot depend on a dog to mind your kids, you need to monitor dogs and children, they are NOT babysitters, that makes for dangerous situations if the kids torment the dog, any dog will bite given enough provocation.
Dogs are a serious responsibility - they are not protectors, babysitters, playthings.
Certainly no breed is "a lot better with kids" - that depends on the individual dog.
Go to your local shelters and see if they have a dog with a known kid friendly temperament and one who likes to play with kids.
That is your safest and best bet to get a dog who will want to play and interact with your kids. I have known dogs of many breeds who love kids - and others who can't stand them running around and making loud noise - and those dogs will nip kids.
Get a dog with a known temperament, no matter what the breed - and not a puppy.
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