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German Shepherd – A Truley Great Dog
In todays news there is so much bad publicity when it comes to dogs, you wonder about how people are raising their animals. Recently though, there was a great story about a brave dog coming to the rescue of another. What kind of dog was it? A German Shepherd dog. Known for their superior traits the GSD is loved as a family dog and guard dog, this story stole the hearts of many who saw it.
The incident Friday the 15th on the NYC expressway was a truly unique example. A German Shepherd was hit by an automobile and lay bleeding and helpless, with cars edging carefully around it. But, just like the “masked man” of the old days, a hero comes weaving its way through all the traffic to stand guard and keep officials at bay. The hero, the son of the injured dog, circled and barked warnings and lunged at those who tried to approach its mother. After sometime, the officials were able to get to the injured Shepherd and take it to the Vet for treatment.
This breed of dog possesses a unique instinct that has enabled them to become loyal companions and perform valiant acts of heroism for their owners, many of them treated like members of the family. There are many stories told of Shepherds jumping in water, pulling victims to safety and protecting their owners from attacks from thugs. But the most unique was the one in Argentina where a female saved a newborn child that was abandoned in a field by its 14 yr old mother, took it to its own litter of puppies and kept it warm until discovered by its owner. Another was in Florida where the canine chased a 200 lb bear that invaded their property up a tree.
This story helps us see that many dogs, but especially the GS, when raised in a good atmosphere and with proper German Shepherd training will not only heroic but show concern for those they know. They have an inborn instinct that makes them a reliable and protective animal. They can tell when a threat is at hand and will take action to do something about it. But this dosn’t just happen by accident. Dogs that are cared for properly will likely become a productive member of that family and do much good. Those owners that do not take on their responsiblity by trained German Shepherd] and caring properly for their pets create an animal that gives others a bad name.
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