Shepherd's Way English Shepherds
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English Shepherds and Children...
English shepherds are generally wonderful with children. However, as with all breeds, individual dogs have distinct personalities, and some will be more suited to a family with children than others. If you are thinking about a puppy and you have small children, look for a calm, outgoing, resilient puppy -- by which I mean a puppy with the ability to forgive, and bounce back, after stressful experiences. An experienced breeder should be able to direct you to those pups; take their advice . Do not choose a puppy based on looks! The infatuation you feel for that cute little pup will quickly fade if the puppy is not right for your family.
Also, do not expect a puppy to arrive in your family with the manners
and temperament of a mature adult English shepherd. A well-bred English
shepherd will be a wonderful family companion if you are willing to invest
the time and energy required to socialize and train him. Be very honest
with yourself about this... adding a puppy isn't quite as much work as
another child, but only because they grow up much faster!
For more information, contact Shepherd's Way