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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you are a first time dog owner, do not get a German shepherd. Get a lab or golden retriever.[/quote]

No, I disagree. OP should get the type of dog that she wants. If she did get a Lab or Retriever, then what is she supposed to do, wait years for it to die before she gets something that she wanted in the first place?[/quote]

You can’t be serious?!

You don’t learn to drive on a Ferrari even if you “want” one.[/quote]

Someone who is attracted to GSD qualities is unlikely to be happy with a Lab or a GR. I'm that person that likes GSDs. You couldn't pay me money to have a Labs or GRs. GSD-lite is something like a Corgi, not a Lab. A person that goes into GSD ownership knowing full well what they're getting into, has the time and resources to raise one properly, and chooses a dog from a good breeder that only breeds temperamentally stable dogs, will be fine.[/quote]
I'm in love with GSD, it's been my dream to have one someday (and I think I will get GSD next)
However, given that I was inexperienced/first time dog owner, I got myself the next best thing - field golden retriever. Still a lot of work, GR are smart, active dogs always on the mission, but I never had to worry about my dog being too protective. Important to me with 3 children in the house and we often have friends & family over[/quote]

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