Why German Shepherd owners are right to think their dogs are the best

German Shepherds are best known for being courageous K-9 police dogs, but there is so much more to these captivating canines. Big and bold with a sensitive side -- this is something German Shepherd owners already understand. Are you contemplating bringing one into your home? Great! Because fiercely loyal and ferociously sweet German Shepherds truly are man's best friend.





1. German Shepherds are scary intelligent and determined to find solutions to problems — such as getting a BFF out of a crate to play







2. German Shepherds are toy hoarders and don't like to share

3. They're always happy to see you, whether it's been all day or 10 minutes





4. They like to be just one of the kids





5. German Shepherds are keenly in tune with your feelings and eager to show it





6. German Shepherds are working dogs and happiest when they have a job (even if the job is just digging out a snowball or their water dish)





7. They like to talk more than they like to bark





8. They are always ready to accompany you wherever you go





9. German Shepherds will make sure you never have a private moment to yourself (and you'll find that you don't mind at all)



10. They shamelessly shed and shed some more but will always blame it on the cat

11. German Shepherds demand to be first in your life and will make sure other creatures in the home surrender to this fact





12. They can be fierce, but they can also be big furry pushovers when it comes to family and family pets





13. German Shepherds love water almost as much as they love you





14. German Shepherds believe they are lapdogs and will make sure you believe it, too











