German shepherds are wonderful dogs. They are my second favourite breed, and I plan on getting another when I'm older.

They are very loyal and smart. Extremely versatile, and have made it in history, even though they've officially only been around since the beginning of the 1900's. They are herding dogs, so they are very active and should be exersised alot. I read a book that recommended exersising them for 40 minutes 4 times a day. They should only EVER be bought from a good, reputable breeder (or shelter) because they are extremely susceptible to so many diseases, especially hip/elbow displasia. They should be socialized at a young age, and vigorously, because they are a very dominant and aggressive breed. Their fur requires alot of grooming. When they shed, they will shed litterally garbage bags full of hair. My Leather has very short hair for a shepherd, but could fill 2 garbage bags on her own. They have a double coat, and shed twice a year. The most common colour is black and tan/black and gold, but they come in other colours, like bicolour, black, white, sable, blue, and liver. The shepherds with German lines are alot more stocky, heavier, with more prominent noses and usually longer fur. The ones with American lines are thinner, more agile, and are usually more susceptible to hip problems. These dogs need physical AND mental stimulation daily. They don't do well on a rice, fish, or soy diet. They need more fibre than most breeds because their colon is shaped differently. They are the breed second-most prone to disease. Their life span is 10-13 years, but there are always exceptions.

I hope that's enough. I can think of more, so tell me if you want some more lol.