I considered saving this article for
Valentine's Day.
My passion for the German Shepherd dog wouldn't allow me to wait. When you love someone you just want to talk about them. GS's are my "favorite" breed of dog. I go into a zone when I encounter a GSD; sort of like a GSD groupie. It would be akin to receiving backstage passes, back in the day, to meet Axl or Slash. If you don't know who they are, please, I don't want to know. In truth, every do I connect with is my favorite dog in that moment. However, I have an admiration for the GSD that is special.
It really doesn't even matter if they are a mixed breed GSD, as was my dog my Meesha. Interestingly, Meesha was also a mix of two other breeds that I adore, the Collie and the Chow Chow. But most people would not necessarily recognize those breeds in Meesha. I did the DNA test. I know, many doubt the accuracy. However, prior to doing the DNA testing I actually could see those breeds in her.
It really doesn't even matter if they are a mixed breed GSD, as was my dog my Meesha. Interestingly, Meesha was also a mix of two other breeds that I adore, the Collie and the Chow Chow. But most people would not necessarily recognize those breeds in Meesha. I did the DNA test. I know, many doubt the accuracy. However, prior to doing the DNA testing I actually could see those breeds in her.
So what is it about a breed that
“speaks” to an individual?
For me, there is something about the “wildness” of a GSD. Those eyes. That wolf-ish look. Their protective and loyal nature. Loyalty and protectiveness are two of my stronger qualities and those which I highly value in my relationships with others. So of course, it's not a surprise that I would seek those qualities in a canine family member. I feel GSDs require us to step up our game if we going to live with them. As I have mentioned in previous articles, Meesha challenged me and I simply could not be a lazy dog person with her.
For me, there is something about the “wildness” of a GSD. Those eyes. That wolf-ish look. Their protective and loyal nature. Loyalty and protectiveness are two of my stronger qualities and those which I highly value in my relationships with others. So of course, it's not a surprise that I would seek those qualities in a canine family member. I feel GSDs require us to step up our game if we going to live with them. As I have mentioned in previous articles, Meesha challenged me and I simply could not be a lazy dog person with her.
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| Meesha and her wolf stuffed animal |
So are we drawn to a specific breed
because we have a fondness for their appearance and common personality traits?
Or are we seeking to be challenged in some specific way? Of course, animals also have their own individual characteristics in addition to inherited breed qualities. What I have found consistently through the years is that fate will bring people together with the dog they need in order to grow in certain areas of their lives.
Or are we seeking to be challenged in some specific way? Of course, animals also have their own individual characteristics in addition to inherited breed qualities. What I have found consistently through the years is that fate will bring people together with the dog they need in order to grow in certain areas of their lives.
So are you needing to work on a lack of motivation and have been making excuses for not getting enough exercise?
Is the Viszla (a dog breed that needs to be worked out on a regular basis) catching your eye and it seems like you see them everywhere you go? Has your spouse pointed out many times they wish you would be more snuggly and suddenly a Golden Retriever (a dog known for their need to give and receive affection) showed up in your backyard seeking a home?
Is the Viszla (a dog breed that needs to be worked out on a regular basis) catching your eye and it seems like you see them everywhere you go? Has your spouse pointed out many times they wish you would be more snuggly and suddenly a Golden Retriever (a dog known for their need to give and receive affection) showed up in your backyard seeking a home?
It can be difficult to admit that the
quality or behavior that our dog is exhibiting that is driving us crazy is, in fact, an area that we need to work on. One of the greatest gifts that our animal family members bring to our lives is a non-judgmental and
unconditionally loving opportunity for growth.
Will you choose to accept the canine challenge (we won't even get into cats) or not? Experience has shown this obsessed fan that it is always worth it.
Are are we drawn to a specific breed because we have a fondness for their appearance and common personality traits?
Or are we seeking to be challenged in some specific way? Of course, animals also have their own individual characteristics in addition to inherited breed qualities. What I have found consistently through the years is that fate will bring people together with the dog they need in order to grow in certain areas of their lives.
Needing to work on a lack of motivation and have been making excuses for not getting enough exercise?
Is the Viszla (a dog breed that needs to be worked out on a regular basis) catching your eye and it seems like you see them everywhere you go? Has your spouse pointed out many times they wish you would be more snuggly and suddenly a Golden Retriever (a dog known for their need to give and receive affection) showed up in your backyard seeking a home?
It can be difficult to admit that the quality or behavior that our dog is exhibiting that is driving us crazy is, in fact, an area that we need to work on.
One of the greatest gifts that our animal family members bring to our lives is a non-judgmental and unconditionally loving opportunity for growth.
Will you choose to accept the canine challenge? Experience has shown this obsessed fan that it is always worth it!
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