Is she a mix or a purebred? Look at those ears and that intrigued "you talking to me?" head tilt. <3

Purebred! She's a less common color/marking type known as Sable, specifically dark sable (there are varieties) . :)

To add onto that, I don't - think- it's as well known in the US, let alone seen in American line GSDs, so a lot of folks think she's a mix or Belgian Malinous where I live. (Apologies, I have a love for GSD's and their history xD)

Yeah it is definitely not a common color pattern and combo seen in the US. I think most I've seen are a more tan/brown with distinctive signature markings that stand out than this darker "muddy" look where everything looks blended together. About the only thing that helps show she is pure is her confirmation and ears. Them big radar ears!

Yup, dem big ears! I had a black and tan (technically red) before her. :) Sadly she passed in 2015.

They're not as well-known but they're not exactly unheard of either. Tan with the black mask and saddle is definitely the most popular and the most iconic, but I've seen plenty of sables, silvers, black and tan, etc. They're a lot more common in working lines; if you search "police dog" on google images you'll get a lot more sables

Lol, I'm aware. xD Did not say they were unheard of. Yes, it's more common in working lines (which she is, actually). I meant to the average person. Most folks I deal with don't know what my dog is, outside of GSD groups or knowledgeable dog owners anyway. Only person that has was a police officer, in fact. I'm well researched, no worries.

Sorry, don't mean to sound pompous there. But just wanted to let you know that I have done a fair amount of research because it is interesting! I've learned a lot since I got my first non-American line GSD.

No it's fine haha, I was more posting it for anyone else who happens to be reading. I figured if you even know what a sable is you probably know enough about it already haha

Gotcha! You make good points too. I am seeing them a little more these days too, as pets.

Beautiful pupper!! I love shepherds

Thank you! ^^

She's a real looker, sheps are such a hansom breed.
I used to have one and the booming deep bark is something I will never forget.

Thank you! She's my second one. The first made me fall in love with the breed. ^^
She has only barked twice since I got her, interestingly enough! But it was powerful. xD

Powerful and good looks.
Mine didn't bark much but when he did he had a reason for it. Unlike the collie I have now (So vocal, but still a great watch dog).

D’awwww, a rather adorable dog indeed. ^-^

Thank you! ^^

She's gorgeous - and as others remarked, she has that lovely glint of intelligence in her eyes... "If I had opposable thumbs, I'd sue you for privacy invasion, boss-lady."

Yes, she's very smart! ^^

She looks so much like my brothers shep, Ottis...and look at those ears. Thems sugar scoops!

Just please keep watch on those ears, my brothers dog is also a pure-breed and he gets infections bad (think it might be because the dog was actually born in Germany, so American plants aren't making friendly)

I'm aware, she's not my first shepherd. And yes, she's had some minor infections. But I'm on top of it. :)

Glad to hear it. Er...read it. Always happy to see someone who's a responsible dog owner

I try my best! I consider her my daughter, so she only gets the best care! Ironically, I just finished treating her for an ear infection yesterday lol.

Oh bleh. you're not having to do the ear wash are you? My brother's got a solid black Shepard named Diego. That poor boy his ears need a rinse every other day >.<

I did last night, yuck. But she's done with treatment, thankfully! Just gotta keep an eye on it.

Blargh, the things one does for their puppers.

So, whats her fave thing? Tug toy? A chew ball? Fetch? Racing around momma till she gets dizzy?

This is her and her favorite toy! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/26696349/
She's a fetcher, will often drop said ball in your lap so you'll throw it lol. She does like tugs too, but ball is life. xD

All shall bow to the power of ball. My brothers dog Ottis. Lives for catch. He won't give you the ball back for fetch, he expects you to chase him for it. I'm master of the safe tackle so when he brings the ball to me at least. He drops it. His brother Diego..his favorite game is keep away

And it's odd I dunno if your lady puppers does this to, however my brothers' dogs have a thing we call "Butt-dar" where they will sit on your foot. With out looking. The whole, long as I'm touching you it counts. Is it a German Shepard thing? Or are my brothers boys a little..unique?

To your question, is it in order to get attention or just wanting to be close? Since sheps are velcro dogs. :P

Just being close. Diego seems most fond of me, if Drew's not around and I'll just be talking randomly and suddenly, there's doggo sitting on my foot looking up at me like "Peeeeeeet?"

She generally doesn't sit on feet, but she does like to be close, and she loves cuddles. We let her sleep on our bed so she can have her cuddles. :) Or couch cuddles.

Aww always nice to see more pictures of her ^^

I'll try to post a little more. ^^

Please do, she's a cute dog ^^

Naaawww, She is such a cutie.

Thank you!

you're most welcome, I absolutely adore German Shepards

She is a good looking furry kid... If she grows into her ears she is going to be a monster.

She's over 3 years old, so no more growing. :) She'll stay around 63lbs.

That little face!!!
It's so cute hehe

Thank you! :)

Oh my god a sheppy! Absolutely a cutie!

Thank you! ^^

Fffff I love when you post Rita pictures. MOAR! <3

Just posted good ones on FB!

I saw those!!!

I always love pics of Ritaaaaa<3