It is a widely accepted fact that past behaviour is the best indicator of future behaviour. This is not only true for humankind, but it is also true for the animal kingdom. This collection of Newspaper reports spanning over a century reflects on the habits, tendencies, temperament, behaviour issues, and abilities of the German Shepherd Dog. I believe that anyone thinking of owning a Shepherd Dog should read this book before taking ownership of one. This book holds a treasure trove of helpful information that will help you understand the breed. If you currently own a GSD and have raised and trained your dog with love and care, you already know: "A German Shepherd doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, smart or dumb. Give him your heart… and he’ll give you his."