I have heard from people that specific breeds of dogs, such as Dobermans, Rottweilers and German Shepherds should not receive guard dog training.  This seems backwards, as these three breeds are the very ideal picture of guard dogs.  According to one naysayer, the mentality behind not training these dogs to be guard dogs is that it leads to aggression and trouble most families do not want to deal with, that a dog who is trained to guard will not allow any visitors and will threaten anyone who comes close to his family. Read more about Guard Dog Training Your German Shepherd?

Most people think of the standard tan and black colors when they think of German Shepherd dogs.  While those are the most common colors, German Shepherds come in several other colors and patterns as well.

The standard colors of tan and black come in several pattern variations.  The typical German Shepherd dog is tan with a black saddle and mask.  This saddle can extend further across the back and is then considered a blanket, or a large blanket if it extends further down toward the belly.  Read more about German Shepherd Colors

I love my dogs, but sometimes they drive me crazy.  Sasha, my German Shepherd puppy, has made it impossible for my chickens to roam in the yard like they used to do.  Our other dog, a Rottweiler cross, is totally chill with the chickens and is more interested with their output than bothering to eat them.

Earlier this year, we brought home a German Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix who immediately found a new home after getting a chicken and a rabbit in her first week.  She was only six weeks old!  So to replace her, we brought home Sasha.  She is a beautiful, purebred German Shepherd who at least waited to worm her way into my heart before mercilessly slaughtering – and devouring – three innocent hens in my yard. Read more about Do All German Shepherds Kill Chickens?