Why a Female German Shepherd is a Good Choice for Families

For some people, aside from size, weight, and height considerations, there really is no important difference between a male and a female German shepherd. But for other people, differences between a male and a female German shepherd can be important to make one gender a preferable choice to the other in certain specific situations.

Female German Shepherd personality and temperament

The German shepherd female temperament can make her a better choice for someone depending on their situation. If you have small children, a female might be a better choice over single owner.

Here are 9 Reasons a female German Shepherd might make a better choice for a family:

• The female GSD is less likely to guard “her” items, be that a favorite toy, a treat or meal, a certain family member, etc.
• Female German Shepherds are more likely to bond equally with more than one family member (aside from the principle person responsible for training and meals).
• The girl German shepherd is considered a better pick for whole family protection (versus one-to-one protection, including but not limited to personal security, guarding, hunting, military, police, or K-9 work).
• The female GSD may be easier to train and more sensitive to commands and cues.
• A girl GSD may be a better pick for service dog or therapy dog work.
• The female German shepherd can be a better pick for rally, agility, and obedience training due to lighter weight, smaller size, and more graceful body structure.
• A girl German shepherd is often a better pick overall for families with young children.
• The female GSD is considered less apt to become territorial in the presence of strangers.
• A female German shepherd dog may be a better pick for first-time dog owners, families with young children, or individuals/families primarily desiring a pet dog.

Other Facts about the female GSD

• The female GSD is likely to respond really well to socialization and training that includes her entire family, even small children.

• While a female German shepherd is lighter and shorter than her male counterpart in most cases, she will still be strong from the get-go! Choosing the right collar and lead system will help you and everyone in your family reinforce desired behaviors on the leash and minimize errors and distractions.

• A female German shepherd may be the best choice if you are primarily seeking a pet dog or a guard dog for your family. This is because female German shepherd dogs have a stronger tendency towards guarding a group of people versus a single individual with whom the dog has developed a strong bond (this is more of a male GSD trait).

• Research studies have highlighted that female German shepherd dogs demonstrate lower overall aggression, especially in the presence of unknown persons, than do male GSD dogs.