The german shepard is a great dog for both an individual or a family pet as long as you know what you are getting into. GSD's are a very loyal and loving breed. They will respond well to adults as well as children. As with any animal, children should be supervised and taught the proper way to interact with a live animal. Most GSD's will bond well with children in the family and become a protector and "parent" for children in their "Pack". With that said GSD's are very pack oriented and will want to establish their place in the pack. They will want to be the alpha male unless it is impressed on...