European or American German shepherd?

[Sophist]

European. I do like the look better, and I have met both European (mostly police dogs) and American (mostly pet-quality). Maybe those aren't the fairest groups to compare between, but out of the small sampling of GSDs I have meant, the European blew the Americans out of the water in terms of temperament, stability, and apparent soundness (but it isn't like I put every one through field trials and a vet check).

Even if I hated the look, I'd still go European, just because they have a lot less hip issues than Americans (or so I have been told).


Still, I like 'my' option better... a GSD mutt with a lot of the looks, a lot of the personality perks, and so far none of the drawbacks often associated with the breed.

[Barbara]

The back of German GSD's is already prone to hip dysplasia. It looks as if the American GSD's have it even more. So I suppose I would prefer a non standard healthy GSD