German Shepherds tend to love and be dedicated to their human family and can be especially fond of children. GSDs are naturally protective of their “pack”. Your dog’s ranking in the “pack” should always be established as the bottom. The dog’s temperament, socialization, training levels all need to be considered before bringing a dog into the family.

Like children, each dog is different in personality, energy and patience levels. So, each dog and family member relationship should be considered individually.