German Shepherds rose to popularity in the United States in the 1920s, partially due to silent films featuring celebrity dogs like Strongheart and Rin Tin Tin. These beautiful, intelligent dogs make ideal companions for many reasons.
Loyalty
Loyalty is the most notable personality trait of this breed. The first German Shepherds were bred to be fiercely devoted to one person, a trait many of them still possess. Because of their loyalty and protective instincts, it is important to properly socialize your German Shepherd so that the dog does not become overprotective or aggressive.
While German Shepherds make excellent guard dogs, they require extensive obedience training, followed by a special type of training called Schutzhund ("protection dog" in German) training, to ensure that they channel their protective instincts appropriately. If you want a German Shepherd for protection, you must enroll your dog in obedience classes and Schutzhund training Miami FL.


