i myself like adult dogs but enjoy having a puppy who you can train your way and all that jazz.

Ive had german shepard mixes and pure breed german shepards. Love them both to death. I grew up side by side with a pure breed german shepard, we have baby pictures together .

My mothers anniversary gift from my father was Max our female GS and then after she passed on Bear was our male gs/mix which we got free cause the owner kept him locked in a room all day(and you know how bad that can be).

I so badly want another german shepard dog, I'll probably never pay $600 for one but I always keep my eye open at the humane societys and in the paper for mutts that come close or pure breeds that need a new home.

Also I am nuts about maincoons and fancy cats....both cats I've had in the last 8 years were the most beautiful cats ive ever seen with the most adorable personalities ever...got for $20!!! long shiny soft furr,maincoon in apperance, green eyes, huge paws...just precious!!!

Look at what kind of dog would be good for your lifestyle and your family, keep your eye open..be picky! its worth it! thats how i found Mikey my handsome 6 toed cat!!