There might not be a better dog breed in the world at protecting your family, and thriving around adults and children alike.
With proper patience and love, raising a German Shepherd is pretty mild compared to most breeds, and they have relatively few health problems. German Shepherds are very eager to learn, and will be eager to take command and show its owner how much it has learned. Make sure your Shepherd has a set bed, it is not recommended to let your dog sleep in your bed, as it will understand this as “his” bed, and it will be very difficult to have him move out. Their confidence is a natural trait, and they will stand up next to or in front of their owners even with lackadaisical owners. German Shepherds are most effective if properly trained. Their excellent responsiveness to commands and fantastic senses of smell make them perfect companions for K9 units on the force. Today, they are the most common police dog. They were able to track enemy scents, and were also used in mine detection. They were quickly brought to America, and used by both sides during both World Wars.
German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, having been bred late in the 19 th century in Germany. They have fantastic size and can take down any sized human without much trouble. They are very understanding of their homes, and will be wary of intruders. They have thick fur, which makes them respond well to colder temperatures, and it adds to their toughness. They are both menacing in their appearance, and loving in their nature, but will respond to a command on any moments notice. German Shepherds, in our opinion, top the list of best family guard dogs due to their natural instincts to listen, learn, and obey.