My wife and I are proud owners of a beautiful full-breed German Shepherd, who's living with my wife's family in Vancouver Canada while I work temporarily in NY. She is incredibly well trained, we keep her in impeccable condition, and are very focused on her mental stimulation, physical fitness, and nutrition. She turns 10 this year but people are amazed when we tell them this because of how good she looks. We can't walk 50 feet without someone admiring my dog. I love dogs of all types, but especially working dogs. I have owned dogs in NY, and am very conscious of their safety and well being, and always want to give them an experience to stimulate their minds and souls when I walk them. I would have 10 dogs if I could. One day i hope to!