[ChrebetBoy]

Originally Posted by DennyCrane

The hip problem doesn't show up until they are much older
although I have heard it happen as early as 5-6. Like I said
there are exceptions to everything so I hope you can get that
many years out of them.

After I retired and was still living in NY, I ran the Humane
Society in the town I lived. This couple had two German
Shepherds that they imported from Hungary. Absolutely
beautiful. They kept getting out of their yard and we
were constantly picking them up. The couple finally
asked us to take them and adopt them but offered them to me
free of charge. I just couldn't go thru again what happened
to my shepherd so I declined but I found them a great home.
In fact I personally visited the home before I authorized
the adoption.

Thanks a bunch!

Does anyone know if a (girl) German Shepherd is good with a labordor? We where talkin last night about it. My Mother has always wanted one. We may start looking for breeders soomewhere here in New Jersey.

[johnjet]

Originally Posted by ChrebetBoy

Anyone here have a German Shepherd dog?
I have two, and was wondering, what is the life span for German Shepherds?
I get mixed info around google and the web.

I have a friend who just lost one (He died in his sleep) he was only 8) He has had a few and told me 10-12 years is normal.

[johnjet]

Originally Posted by ChrebetBoy

Thanks a bunch!

Does anyone know if a (girl) German Shepherd is good with a labordor? We where talkin last night about it. My Mother has always wanted one. We may start looking for breeders soomewhere here in New Jersey.

Depends on the personalities of both dogs. No rule of thumb on that question.

[johnjet]

Originally Posted by DennyCrane

The hip problem doesn't show up until they are much older
although I have heard it happen as early as 5-6. Like I said
there are exceptions to everything so I hope you can get that
many years out of them.

After I retired and was still living in NY, I ran the Humane
Society in the town I lived. This couple had two German
Shepherds that they imported from Hungary. Absolutely
beautiful. They kept getting out of their yard and we
were constantly picking them up. The couple finally
asked us to take them and adopt them but offered them to me
free of charge. I just couldn't go thru again what happened
to my shepherd so I declined but I found them a great home.
In fact I personally visited the home before I authorized
the adoption.

A happy ending. German shepards are loyal dogs.