If you are interested in getting a
German Shepherd for your home then you should contact one or more of the many German Shepherd dog breeders out there. 
These dogs are very popular to have as either pets or as working dogs and there are many people who specialize in breeding this type of dog.
German Shepherds often have the reputation of being ill tempered dogs that are known to attack people. This is only the case if the animal is mistreated and is also caused by poor practices by the breeder. A breeder should never mistreat their animals, whether the parents or the puppies, and will make sure they are always cared for. If a dog's temperament is aggressive, it's usually because a breeder didn't care and bred parents with aggressive tendencies. These traits are usually passed from parents to children.
German Shepherd dogs are very intelligent and they can be trained to perform a number of different tasks. At a minimum, you should give them obedience training from the time that they are puppies. Some people even train them to become guard dogs or rescue dogs. However, if the breeder does not do a good job when they breed these dogs, training will become difficult if even possible at all.
It is also important that German Shepherd dog breeders have all dogs checked at the vet regularly and that all animals are vaccinated. A common problem which occurs when amongst other dogs is heartworm and German Shepherd breeders should make sure that this is prevented and/or treated. Illnesses can be passed from parents to puppies so it's important that all dogs are checked.
Good German Shepherd dog breeders should make sure that the German Shepherd
puppies they have are free from genetic problems, whether physical or mental. Many breeders will give you a guarantee that if your dog develops a defect which was part of the breeding process, they will either replace your animal or refund your money. Good breeders will not want to do either because they care more about the animals than the cost. You should also see if your dog has been certified as many professional breeders will get this done.
If German Shepherd dog breeders care about the animals they are selling, they will make sure that you really want the dog and can care for it. Many times people who get German Shepherds as puppies are not prepared for it to grow and are also not aware that it sheds. After they have it home for a short while, they will want to give it up. A breeder should make sure that the person buying from them is 100% committed and wants the dog.
If you don't have the money to buy a German Shepherd from a breeder you can also check to see if you can adopt a dog in your area. There are many available for pet adoption and need a good home. Adoption agencies, like German Shepherd dog breeders, will make sure that they are healthy and contrary to popular belief many of these are friendly dogs and just need someone to care for them.
