Growing up we found two GSD's on the side of the road. My dad had always wanted a German Shepherd, and we got two for FREE!! We had them for several years until they were old men.
Then my sisters love of the breed grew and she got one, then two. Then bred her female and kept one of the pups. Then she got a retired police dog. So at one time we had 4 GSD's, a rescued greyhound and a miniature pinscher at our house. Unfortunately, all of them passed away of old age. And now my sister just has a Boston Terrier puppy.
So yes, I have a fondness for the breed. They are beautiful, smart dogs.