German Shepherd Dogs can stand as high as 26 inches at the shoulder and, when viewed in outline, presents a picture of smooth, graceful curves rather than angles. The natural gait is a free-and-easy trot, but GSDs can turn it up a notch or two and reach great speeds. There are many reasons why GSDs stand in the front rank of canine royalty, but experts say their defining attribute is character: loyalty, courage, confidence, the ability to learn commands for many tasks, and the willingness to put their life on the line in defense of loved ones. GSDs will be gentle family pets and steadfast guardians, but, the breed standard says, there’s a “certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships” (akc.org)
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John Cappello 30 Jun 2013
Stunning Composition. This is probably one of the best pet portraits that I've come across.Very Nice Details Too !curtis wood 29 Jun 2013
amazing!Brigitte Hintner 29 Jun 2013
Wow....you're an awesome artist....bravo Barbara!!!Joanie Holliday 29 Jun 2013
"WONDERFUL". "FANTASTIC" ARTISTIC WATERCOLOR WORK BARBARA !!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS A "CHAMPION"... LOVE IT.. JOANIE