Description:
Tara is a stunning German Shepherd, black and fawn. She is looking for a new home because her owner has become disabled. Let me share with you what she told us about Tara:

"Tara is so sweet, loves to be loves & will come sit by you & poke you with her nose to get petted. She is great protection, she is a love bug with the family, 3yrs old grandson tries to ride her like a horse she just rolls over & licks him. Tara is very friendly but very protectie of her household. Barks and snaps (has never bitten someone). She chases small animals, that come in to our yard, or in road in front of our yard, gets along fine with other dogs living in household."

Tara is a terrific dog but needs to be placed in a home that ensures that she doesn't cross the acceptable lines of protectiveness. Being a German Shepherd, she is smart as a whip and ready to love and learn!



***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.