The introduction covers the history, physical characteristics and temperament of German shepherd dogs. Tips are given on buying an adult dog or a puppy of this breed. It is followed by the true stories of the two German shepherd dogs owned by the authors. The heroic deeds, done by GS dogs, are mentioned in a separate chapter and finally, suggestions are made on their daily care. This is followed by a brief description of the major and minor illnesses that are common in this breed and how to recognize them.