The German Shepherd Today

I disagree with the harsh training methods outlined in this book. Not only did my puppy not learn from them, but they left her with issues that needed to be resolved before she could learn anything else effectively. Also, the health section left a bit to be desired.

All of the information that I considered to be helpful has been found in many other publications. As an all-encompassing book it's okay, but I'd just as soon get my money back and spend it on two or three other books -- I'd get more useful information that way.


A must have book for every German Shepherd Fancier!   July 21, 2000
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Strickland and Moses did it again. There first book was excelent and the second is too. The most important aspect of this book is the rasing and care of the GSD and the history of the GSD. The structural drawings are supper along with all of the photos. This book shows what a GSD and what has been done in the past. The history of the German and American lines and their differences are helpful too. I would recomend this book to anybody who owns a GSD or is thinking of owning a GSD.


Good Job Ms Strickland   March 8, 2000
 18 out of 18 found this review helpful

I am an avid fan of the German Shepherd dog and have a small library of books on the breed. This book holds a place of honor at the top of the stack as one of the most complete breed books I have found. It appears to be an honest appraisal and history of the breed, but with the obvious prejudice of an owner. Her love of her dogs shines through in amost every page. That can easily be fogive. The comparison of the German and American lines is particularly helpful. Ms Strickland's knowledge of the breed and many years of experience are well known and add to the credibility of her work. Good job, we look forward to the next update.


Excellent book for your reference library   October 5, 1999
 44 out of 45 found this review helpful

I recommend this book to any GSD owner or interested person. It is a great reference book. I have been into German Shepherds 30 years and I still enjoy reading it. It has a wealth of information on German and American lines. It takes you from feeding and socializing a young pup to the caring for your old friend. Learn to read a pedigree, treat your dog for illness, teach him good manners. It's a "everything you wanted to know about shepherds but didn't know where to look all in one book". On the negative side, there are numerous pictures but unfortunatly none in color. I would love to see the different coat colors, ie: sables, black/reds, bi-colored, blacks, whites, and greys. I would also like to see more info on shepherds used for other than conformation or obedience but as service dogs, agility, personal protection, Schutzhund, working, herding, search and rescue, to name a few, as well as how are they used in other countries with accompaning pictures. When all is said and done, this is still a great book, full of information and pictures you won't find elsewhere. Keep it close at hand, you'll be referring to it again and again.