i personally love german shepherds. its the dog i have right now. we got him from a rescue and he didnt have a happy past (he lived in a little concrete box) but he is one of the sweetest dogs i know. they are very family oriented and love attention, if you are ready to give and recieve lots of love get a german shepherd

It doesn’t make any sense that this same question keeps coming up but you never say whether the dog will live indoors or out and ALSO lots of people have advised AGAINST a rescue dog for a first time owner! If this dog has issues from being passed from owner to owner, you may not be prepared to deal with this and it could prove dangerous for your family! Please read the answers and provide the info that would be neccesary to give you a proper answer! INDOORS OR OUT???

My first resort would be to go to the second resort would be to ask your vet. third would be to google it. haha yoour doggies get ice cream??!! thats so cute. just make sure it isnt chocolate and make sure your son doesnt get too jealous lol just kidding

is in that location. I adopted from there- they are great!

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I’d go with the German Shepherd.

Here is a Basenji/Shepherd mix that is 6 months old in Oklahoma City:

Here is another Shepherd mix (medium sized) in Oklahoma City:

Here are more shelters in OK .. just go through the ones near you to find a GSD mix:

I’ve always found the Shepherd to be the best around children, and there are always children around somwhere, the Doberman is great too, but for a first time owner , if you do decide to go with these breeds, which do need a STRONG LEADER, you would do better too go to a breed specific rescue, they know these dogs, have more time to sort out the dogs problems because they know what to look for and I’ve found that go to a breed specific rescue go there because they know the dogs will be placed in a home suitable to that dog owner, it’s a shame but sime of the shelter’s have a hard job just caring for the animals there, let alone checking for any hidden vices the animals my have, because some seem fine, but from bad expierence’s they may have things that can set them off, that the regular rescues just don’t have the time to test for. good luck, I have 2 from breed specific rescues that were really matched for me and each other, my last one was a rescue I saw her, told them I wanted her, filed out papers that no one read and got her the same day, 97lbs of muscle, she’s great I love her, but I know I was Just very lucky. Be Smart

Chances are you can find one at a local shelter. But why limit yourself to such a specific pup – black lab/shepard? Go to the shelter and look around. Chances are you will fall in love with one there.

go to petfinder.com…….this is a site for rescue groups…….just enter your Zip code, and enter breed wanted, like German Shepherd, and be AMAZED at how many GREAT choices you have !!…….i recently adopted a Great Pyrenees MIX from petfinder.com, and my dog Sylvester is awesome !!…….check it out…….try it…….do a good deed…….ADOPT a German Shepherd MIX today !!!…….good luck to you, in your search for a German Shepherd MIX as a new pet !!!!…….most adoptions run between $ 50 to $ 200 maximum, for a wonderfull dog, who will be very happy to be your new pet !!!….check petfinder.com, and see pictures of their available dogs, along with the dog’s history !!!

I agree that it’s fear based aggression. Obviously he was more than likely abused by a man. There are a few things you can try.

First I’d suggest more exercise. Allowing him to run daily to exhaust his daily supply of energy will help him mellow at at home. He won’t be as agitated when he is tired. He may also benefit from the walks and running if you’re boyfriend is able to participate. Exercise and play helps form bonds. It might be rough at first, but these things take time an patience.

Second, when he becomes aggressive, immediately put him into a ********** state. Ie. on his back. Keep him there until he relaxes and is no longer aggressive. This can be your way of tell him you are in control and this behavior is not acceptable and that if there is anything to worry about you will handle it.

Some things to avoid, hitting and lots of yelling or over excitement. It’s important to be calm and assertive when taking control. He won’t respond well to any nervous energy.