11 Things Only German Shepherd People Understand

Is there a dog breed that better captures strength and determination coupled with love and devotion than the German shepherd? These dogs have filled so many roles in our lives. Protector, companion, guardian, best friend. Whether herding sheep or snuggling with the family, you can rest assured the job will get done if you ask a GSD. Here are 11 things only German shepherd people understand!

Everything is theirs

Momma gave me a shoe just for me! ? She must really love me ??#dogsofinsta #puppies #dogs #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #gsd #gsdloverss #gsdofigworld #dogstagram #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #germanshepherdofinstagram #germanshepherdlove #germanshepherdpuppy #gsdsofinstagram #gsdofinstagram #gsdlife #dogmom #doglover #dog #ilovemydog #gsdofig #sweetpuppy #puppylove #prettydog #paws #puppyeyes #lookatthosepaws

A photo posted by Addie_theGSD (@addie_thegsd) on Oct 31, 2016 at 9:24am PDT

 

The ears say it all

Hikes through the forest with this handsome fella. ???

A photo posted by Hercules Sebastion (@hercules_thedachshund) on Nov 3, 2016 at 11:08am PDT

 

They’re always interested in what you have to say

#tbt when I told him we were going to the vet & not the park ? Those head tilts kill me?? #gsdstagram #gsd #gsdofinstagram #gsdpuppy #gsdsofigworld #gsdlove #gsdforever #gsdofig #gsdnation #gsddaily #gsdlovers #gsdpage #puppylove #puppygram #puppy #puppydog #bicolorgsd

A photo posted by AKC?Inferno Vom Eisenraben? (@lifewithcinna) on Nov 3, 2016 at 10:40am PDT

 

No baby will grow up safer

Teagan and her protectors #babiesofinstagram #whitegermanshepherd #blackgermanshepherd #gsdofinstagram #germanshepherd #gsdandbabies #ammoandalibi

A photo posted by Hollie (@hollie.corn) on Nov 3, 2016 at 8:45am PDT

 

No dog is more loyal

Off to work with papa ???? Mommy may have cried a bit #mamasboy #gsdofinstagram #gsd #gsdmalinoislove #germanshepherd #shepherd #dog #dogs #dogstagram #dogsofig #puppy #puppylove #usmc #navy #devildog #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #servicedog #workingdog #k9

A photo posted by Indy (@indy_ham_gsd) on Nov 3, 2016 at 8:35am PDT

 

No companion more constant

Sunsets with the mouth breather. ? #hikingwithdogs #hikingadventures #lifewithdogs #hiking #sunset #landscape #naturelovers #natureporn #gsdofinstagram #gsd #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #bestfriendforever

A photo posted by Linds (@mandolindsian) on Nov 3, 2016 at 7:09am PDT

 

No stick too big

Mine, mine, mine!!!! #schäfer #tyskschäferhund #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #gsdforlife #gsdofinstagram #gsdofigworld #gsdoftheworld #gsdstagram #ilovemygsd #gsdofinsta #dogstagram #dogsforlife #dogsofig #dogsofinstagram #happydogs #instadogs #skogen #doglover #doglife #ilovemydogs #myfurrybaby #mybestfriend #mydogsaremykids #mydogsaremylife #natur #nature #picoftheday #photooftheday

A photo posted by Icka Karlsson (@ickasliv) on Nov 3, 2016 at 4:23am PDT

 

No adventure too grand

“The past is behind, learn from it. The further is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.” • I must say that I absolutely love this picture. ? Just wish it was a little sharper. • Use the code GSD10 for 10% off you @cntparacord purchase! • Follow my awesome Pawtners! @nate_and_teddy @vedderthegsd @zachandziva

A photo posted by @skye_and_diesel on Nov 2, 2016 at 5:12pm PDT

 

Strong and soft at the same time

Enjoying time with my new furriends. #dogdaysofsummer #dog #dogs #dogsofig #dogsofinstagtam #workingdog #workingdogsofinstagram #workinggsd #police #policedog #pgpd #pgpdk9 #gsd #gsdofinstagram #germanshepherd #community #princegeorgescounty #maryland #summer #united #together

A photo posted by PGPD (@pgpdnews) on Sep 13, 2016 at 6:42am PDT

 

No obstacle too tough

Training time #gsdsofig #gsdsofigworld #cutiepixofig #gsdofinstagram #gsd #gsdpuppy #gsdworld #gsdlovers #gsdtraining #gsdhangout #gsdteam #gsdsquad#gsdusa #gsdrescue #gsdlife #gsdphotography #gsdpics #gsdworkingline #gsdk9 #ilovemygsd #ilovemygsds #gsdforever #gsdlifestyle #dogsofig #germansheperd #germansheperds #germansheperddog #germansheperdpuppy #germanshepherdsofinsta

A photo posted by Dedicated to GSD Lovers. (@cutiepixofig) on Sep 10, 2016 at 8:56pm PDT

 

Your heart will no longer be complete without one!

Keena #germanshepherd #minnesota #usa?? #picoftheday #upnorth #dogsofinsta #mansbestfriend #puppy #like4like #gsd #dog #keena #doggy #shepherd #best #love

A photo posted by Andy (@advotravel) on Nov 3, 2016 at 10:33am PDT