Description:
Sascha is a beloved European German Shepherd, bred in the Czech Republic. She is extremely smart and professionally trained. She understands numerous commands, even some Polish ones! The only reason she is being rehomed is that, due to a death in the family, two miniatures Poodles have moved in and the three dogs are experiencing a real personality confict. Sascha wants to play with them, they are scared of her, and so ensues the conflict. Here is a very thorough description of Sascha from her family:
"She’s almost 3 years old, and she’s been spayed and housebroken. Sascha is a wonderful dog. She's extremely loyal to the point where she will follow you around and lay down next to you just to be near you. She is a sweetheart, and will give back every bit of love that is given to her. She loves to cuddle and to give kisses, and loves having her ears, nose, head and belly rubbed. She loves to play with squeaky toys, and doesn't mind being played rough with, as she's still on the cusp of being a puppy. She would love to have space to run around in, so that she can work her mind and her body as well.
The best thing for her would be to be in a house with no other animals of any kind. She does get along with other dogs, but unless any other dog in the household is also a big dog of her size, it would be best for her to be the only pet. She has never picked a fight or started one with another dog, but when provoked she will defend herself. She also has a high prey drive when it comes to cats and anything other than dogs (rabbits, squirrels, etc.), but this can most likely be minimized to some degree if she will be properly trained specifically for that. She's been around children, and has never had a problem around them. However, because she's a big dog and when she is playful can be a little on the rougher side, it would probably be best for her to be around only older children if at all, since small children can pull and tug without understanding that it might annoy the dog, and the dog might try to "warn" by nipping. She is not an aggressive dog by any means though.
German Shepherd Dogs are classified as “work dogs”, which means that they thrive on mental stimulation and challenges, so the more activities and play that she is exposed to, the better. She has been trained for all the basic commands and activities, but with some follow-up "finishing" training, she could really be exceptional. She is an eager learner, and she wants to please. With training, discipline, and boundaries, as well as affection, she will thrive."
Her owner is devasted by the thought of giving up Sascha but she realizes that it is the best decision in this case. We have assured her that we will place her in an excellent home.
***According to dogbreedinfo.com, in April 1899, Capt. Max von Stephanitz registered a dog named Horan as the first Deutsche Schà¤ferhunde, 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.