I would just like to add that I have 3 German Shepherd males ranging in age from 1 year through to 12 years old. My 12 year old was used as a respite dog in an old peoples home as well as achieving Utility Dog Title in obedience. My 6 year old has achieved his Utility Title in obedience (heading for his Obedience Championship) his PT in herding, his Endurance Title, has a pass in Tracking and is also a member of the German Shepherd All STars Team here in Queensland. He was also shown in the Conformation ring and achieved 51 points (even though he hated it) My young boys is getting ready to try his obedience and also is shown in the Specialty and All Breed Show rings. I am not putting all these facts down to brag but to show the versatility of the breed when a little effort is put in to training. I would have loved to have tried Schutzhund but it is not recognised in Queensland. I feel that I have achieved 2 of the 3 requirements for the Schutzhund - just need to do the man work. All my dogs are sound in their attitude but are not whimps. These points, I feel, are what a German Shepherd should be - a family dog, obedience dog, trustworthy, sound in mind and beautiful at the same time.
