Max - 7 year old male German Shepherd

February 26th, 2008

Max is a very splendid thick-coated black-and-tan German Shepherd male aged 7 years old. He was brought in to Derby RSPCA Centre after his last owners decided they no longer wished to own a dog and agreed to let an RSPCA Inspector to take him away.

He is an extremely friendly boy who loves to play - especially ball games - and is a very lively, cheerful and bouncy dog. Being a German Shepherd Dog, Max is very intelligent and highly trainable. He already knows at least 5 commands and could easily learn more. He would probably enjoy being taught more commands and would respond to extra training with concentration and enthusiasm. He is very quick on the uptake.

He seems to get along well with other dogs, so he might be able to be adopted by someone who already has another dog, depending on that dog’s personality. Like most dogs, he barks at cats and would probably chase them. He would also be likely to chase rabbits and similarly small furry animals.

Max would be suitable for an active household where any children were aged over 10 years (or over 7 years if the children were already used to living alongside a big hefty dog).

He will need plenty of good long walks and lots of exercise. He will also need regular careful grooming, to stop his coat from becoming matted and dirty.

Max is a dog to be proud of - and if you can provide him with the active, healthy lifestyle he needs (as well as plenty of love, kindness, attention and ball games), he will make a magnificent companion and a lifelong best friend.