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Originally posted by Anne Elk
Rotties and Dobies and Pit Bulls and German Shepard all fit into this category. We've been so conditioned that they are vicious breeds, when it is the training and socialization (or lack thereof) that causes them to be vicious.
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This is largely true, but the dogs can vary a lot within breeds. We've had two GSDs, and it was
much easier to socialize one than the other.
They are
so smart. It's hard to imagine going back to a dumb dog.
To whoever talked about getting a border collie -- they are wonderful dogs, and really smart, but they have tons of energy to burn and need to be given work. If you don't give them a job to do, they will create their own, and you may not like the results.
