Photo of a large, muscular German Shepherd dog engaged in Schutzhund, a type of advanced dog sport or discipline with complex challenges that is predominantly done by GSD or Malinois dogs. One part of it is protection work as is shown here where the dog has leapt high in the air, his paws completely off the ground, so that he's exactly face to face with a tall human male standing opposite him. The dog is barking in the human's face, his fangs and mouth only inches away from the human's. It is part of the requirements to test a dog's discipline and control, but to an outsider, it will look like an attack by an irate animal.

Don't piss off a Hairy German™: They're highly opinionated, vocal, & never hesitate to share their thoughts or to tell you off. 🤭😆

#GermanShepherds #Dogs #GSD (See AltTxt for the Schutzhund explanation.) #GSDs4Life

I miss the wonderful Doug. He transformed you into a GSD lover when, previously, you were primarily passionate about Goldies.

Here is my Apollo as a youngster with the Batman logo on his forehead. #GSDs4Life

My late Kafka (below) was extremely dog aggressive (and fear aggressive towards male humans, too, alas), so I completely get the life you have or the precautions you need to take. It sucks, but we do what we have to do to have them in our lives, don't we? They're worth everything. #GSDs4Life

They are the very best, shedding, toothy, loving, velcro-like land sharks imaginable! #GSDs4Life

A majestic, tall, big, and red, gold, and black German Shepherd dog sits on green grass near a tree blooming with tiny fuschia flowers. The sky is turquoise. The image is alive with colour. The GSD is spectacular looking.

1. Apollo's majestic beauty is surpassed only by his immense sweetness, his devoted love for his people, his fun personality, his goofiness in private, and what a perfect snuggler he is. He's my baby love.

There's nothing like a #GermanShepherd. Nothing. #GSDs4Life #GSD #Dogs #DogsOfBluesky

Lovely photography! Such great movement, flow, contrast, and colours.

Best part: the two gorgeous #GermanShepherds.

#GSDs4Life #GSDsAlways #GSD #Nature #Photography

Lovely shot! Such great movement, flow, contrast, and colours.

Best part, though: the two GSDs. #GSDs4Life #GSDsAlways