German Shepherd Qualities
Purpose for the German Shepherd
Going back to origins of this beautiful breed, German Shepherds are known for herding sheep from the beginning of there creation. Their intelligence, speed, sense of smell and strength made them perfect dogs for sheep herders than advancing into protection. Fast forward to today, German Shepherds are sought after by many for these reasons. German Shepherds have expanded into many roles and exceed,  widely used for drug and explosives detection, search & rescue, as service animals, in addition to emotional support. With high emotional intelligence, even temperament, clear mind their potential and training is a rewarding experience.Â
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 Golden Ridge German Shepherds are bred for their amazing temperaments and versatility of purpose within the German Shepherd breed.Â
Golden Ridge places puppies on a individual basis to ensure appropriate placement for each puppy.
Companion
 German Shepherds are the perfect companion for any family or individual. German Shepherds possess high emotional intelligence, a natural protective nature & a highly pleasing nature. They have been a very loved breed for these charming qualities for generations.
Responsibly bred German Shepherd’s are more than just a pet. The trust placed in close everyday interaction is one of investment into this companion’s health, stable nerves and lifelong commitment. (Without reckless regard for the risk of quality of life, vet cost & possible injury or lawsuit.)
Protection
Schutzhund is German for “protection dog.” German Shepherd Dogs are known as one of the most protective breeds ever. the combination of strength intelligence and instincts is a power combination in the work of protection.  The natural instincts to protect their territory, family makes them undeniably a great deterrent. In combination with their athleticism, bite force of over 2oolbs exhibits their ability to overcome obstacles and intimate potential threats. Most are just looking for this natural nature of this dog, with training obtaining a German Shepherd that can be taught to respond and act appropriately to varying threats.
 Important to note though that a German Shepherd with weak nerves is not guaranteed protection. That dog will defend in fight or flight mode, lacking the most important quality of confidence.
Active/Working
German Shepherds can have high energy, working drive abilities. The importance of pedigrees is an excellent way to trace such attributes and know more than just about the current dog breeding. German Shepherds with high energy and high drive are eager with motivation to please and ready to work. They are alert and actively enjoy working. If you active, enjoy a high level of training/ skills, interested involvement into dog sports? These German Shepherds can be a wonderful partner.Â
Important to know the genetics and work with a breeder to understand the potential of German Shepherds like this, not all are suited for family life, or first time GSD owners.
German Shepherd Coat Types & Lines
Golden Ridge German Shepherds breed West German Showiness
Long Coat German Shepherd
The outer coat is long with an undercoat with feathering around the ears, legs & tail. Most are a result of the recessive gene in both parents.Â
Stock Coat German Shepherd
 Short coat with dense undercoat. This is what most think of when they think of a GSD. This is the desired coat of the Germany Shepherd Dog club.Â
Grooming
Both Coat types require brushing, and same frequency of grooming, just the use of different tools. Shedding is equally comparable.Â
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We have high quality German Shepherd Puppies in our Maryland Dog Breeder Program
