There is alot of difference in temperament/drives etc within the differing lines of gsd's.
I've had American lines, (he was a big couch potatoe
) , ddr lines & czech. Personally I like the DDR dogs and if they have some czech thrown in, I'm happy to.
My czech female was a great learning experience even tho I'd had GSD's my whole life.
She was a definite challenge that I really enjoyed.
Even today, at 12, and with rotten knees, she still rules the roost and is pretty active.
My DDR male, is now 11 and you'd never know it by looking/watching him. they are definately slow maturer's in my opinion but I've found him pretty easy to live with and a joy to train. Very biddable and eager. Some will disagree re: biddability in the ddr dogs, but he is my 2nd one, and both were easy trainers.
When anyone asks me 'where to get a good shepherd',,you just have to do your homework. There are certainly MANY out there, in ALL lines. Temperament and Health are the most important factors for me, the rest falls into place.
DANL _ gorgeous dogs, and Gunnar is stunning
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diane