Im going to buy a dog but need help deciding...

cowgurl6254

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Zoom said:
I wish I could meet one of your's or SummerRiot's shelties...every single one that I deal with at work is overly shy, timid, prone to snappiness and just not that much fun to deal with in general.
You have been around poorly bred ones then :rolleyes: Andy, my 6 month old sheltie, is the most friendly dog you will ever meet :p He has never snapped at us and is very confident. When getting one, you just have to be VERY careful about the breeder. Andy's mom is a champion agility and his dad is a conformation champion. I got to know his parents really well before I agreed to purchase him :)
 

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springer spaniel said:
some can have a nasty temper :mad: but some are lovely:)
As you say that, remember that is true of ALL dog breeds, including a nasty Springer that lives down the street from me.

So I guess in other words, why did you even feel the need to say it?
 
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I'd say start looking into GSD rescues. From your description, the right GSD does sound like the correct choice for you, and going with one from a rescue will allow you to have a better idea of the temperament and capabilities of the dog. Just bear in mind that many GSDs now do not have much herding drive anymore. I was very fortunate with Bimmer, but he's not full blooded . . . A GSD/Australian Shepherd mix might be perfect for you.

And an Australian Shepherd comes very close to suiting your needs as well.
 

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