Poor Jennifer was found as a stray in storage yard with her puppy, Jackie. It took them a while to catch them, then they both got loose at our Sanford Adoption Center and we spent 2 days trying to catch her outside.  We finally got her in with steak and we named her after the volunteer that tried to catch her.

 

She is a little skiddish around people, but good with other dogs.  She's probably been kept outside a lot so she'll need to learn what it is like to be part of a family.  She'll definitely need someone who is willing to train her, but she has the potential to be a great dog.

 

***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schäferhunde, which means German Shepherd Dog in English. Known for their tremendous loyalty and courage, they are calmly confident, but not hostile. This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of time. They only bark when it is necessary. Serious and almost human in his intelligence, they have a high learning ability. The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military. The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport. His fine nose can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground. A quick daily brushing is best unless hair in the house is not a problem. They should be bathed rarely, only once or twice a year to avoid skin oil depletion. Shepherds have a life expectancy around 13 years.