If you are looking for a German shepherd, give consideration to the East German Shepherd pups. These pups make the perfect, all-purpose companions for any owner. This dog breed is intelligent, as well as beautiful, and if you are a dog lover, it won't take much knowledge to know that this is the dog for you. They are eager to please and easy to train in obedience as well as protection. They are one of the top dogs that are used in tracking for the police, the military, and search and rescue. They can develop a strong sense of loyalty and obedience. They make the perfect pet for watching over the family's children. 

In Germany, the East German Shepherd pups are considered to be the true German Shepherd dog. The American German Shepherd has a much more angled back brought on by breeding over the years, and there is a dispute as to it being a real German Shepherd. The East German Shepherd has a straighter back, and this is where the difference lies. Breeders in Germany are determined to preserve the true line of the East German Shepherd Pups. 

You will find there is a difference in the East German Shepherd pups, and those of North America, but not so much that it makes them that different. The East German Shepherd pups are darker in color without the tan mixed in, as are those of North America. The major lines are international working dogs, the international show dog, and the North American show dog. East German Shepherds come from the Stephan line of dogs that originated in Germany. 

You will find that German Shepherd pups are a bit different in temperament. Dogs in the working line are very high energy, and have been bred to have natural drives to protect, track, and obedience. They are also bred for consistent temperament. This type of dog breed makes wonderful pets, and will be very protective of the family they call their own. These dogs need exercise. They are basically working dogs, and are unhappy if they don't have something to keep them busy. While the German Shepherd is stockier and has a shorter snout, which typifies the working line, they still make a wonderful companion. 

Whatever kind of German Shepherd you decide on, you can be sure you have a dog that will make a true companion for you and your family for as long as he's around. With proper care and exercise, he could be around for a long time to come. The most important thing is when you decide on this breed; make sure that you enroll them in obedience classes. They will love it - in fact, they crave it. New learning for them is fun and exciting, not to mention the yummy dog treats they will get when they do something right. You will also need to feed him a premium dog food to ensure he grows up strong and healthy and most of all happy. This would apply to any puppies, not only the East German Shepherd Pups.