Comments on: What Is So Special About The Sable German Shepherd?

By: Debbie Tomo

Debbie Tomo — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 21:25:19 +0000

In reply to L Doe. Talk to as many breeders as you can. One thing we love to do is talk about our puppies.! Insist on seeing where the puppies are raised. Cleanliness is very important. A GSD puppy will start to potty train itself to a designated area as young as 5 weeks. The puppy should stay with Mom for 8wks. This allows Mom and the rest of the litter to learn doggy manners. Dog aggression can occur if proper play isn't taught early. It will also allow the breeder to start the puppy on human manners, crate training, leash walking. Discuss with your breeder beforehand what you want in a puppy. Each has their own personality. BTW Sable pups aren't rare. They are available in all line, working,show and pet.

By: L Doe

L Doe — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:28:03 +0000

Hi Shelby,

Would love to get in touch to discuss more info about German Shepherd ‘s how can I do this? I am thinking about getting one but more importantly I have to educate myself before I can make that decision… I have three kids, 1/3/8 years old, and I also have a small female dog (jack russel cross) she’s 3, I also own horses and we work around cattle…

By: m

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:34:50 +0000

best thing so far to be in my life sable colored when i got her at 4 months old i was in the hosp with cancer 2 months have passed by at 6 months the dog has changed to beast shep she looks over evry thing learns fast but most of all by my side grand kids play with her and she puts up with tail pulling legs evry thing 1 of the best gifts my kid gave to me the love from my pup is amazing with the rite training she will be more awesome just lov the brooklyn

By: Shelby Register

Shelby Register — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:40:56 +0000

This is the most uneducated report I have ever read. As someone with 30 years experience with German Shepherds, I can tell you the following:

* Sable is a color. It is not an “offset” of the breed.

* Sable-colored dogs WILL have differences in temperament, energy level, aptitude, and size. Why? Sable is a coloration attributed to working line German Shepherds. Working line dogs have a higher propensity of needing a job than Showline dogs (who also deserve a job.)

* Sable colors are NOT rarer. Stating such puts dogs at risk of ending up in homes unprepared for a working dog.

I have spent decades working with owners as a trainer of German Shepherds. Owners go out, always wanting a German Shepherd, and read articles like this telling them “sable is rare.” Eight months later they are calling me begging for help or asking for any shelters that may be taking dogs.

Please stick to facts.