Another vote in favour of rescue dogs. Also someone on here mentioned hip problems. When I worked in a vets, the GSD hip problem was a known breed characteristic - their hips go in later life, causing arthritis at best, and sometimes needing major surgery. To be fair it is a particular characteristic in pedigree lines, but the breed as a whole suffers with it.
Then again, every breed has some sort of known issue, so I wouldn't let that put you off if you like the breed. They are lovely dogs, and I know a few people who have them as pets, and they are really rewarding.
Then again, every breed has some sort of known issue, so I wouldn't let that put you off if you like the breed. They are lovely dogs, and I know a few people who have them as pets, and they are really rewarding.
