I'm thinking about adopting a new dog...Now can I please have more advice!!!

[nesquick]

ahhhhhhhhhh....I can't stand pets! (exept red fish).

red fish are cool.

[pilferk]

German Sheppards, as a rule, are more willful and stubborn than labs or goldens.? They do train very well, and make great active companions.? However, unlike labs and goldens, they need activity in their lives to be really happy (and healthy).? A quick walk on the run is not going to suffice for them, especially as pups.? Since you already have a dog in the house, depending on how he/she acclimates to the new pup (and the lab will probably try, male or female, to mother the pup), that may not be an issue, since the pup will probably have a playmate.

Sheppards are, trained or not, very territorial.? Comes from breeding (they were bread to be protectors, remember, of livestock) and instinct.? They're usually OK with other people, and acclimated animals (cats, dogs, whatever) in the household, but are not too friendly if other animals invade their territory.? Ditto for loud, aggressive people who are not regular household members.? The dog will, if trained right, not be physically aggressive, but you will probably bark up a storm with some growling until the "threat" is gone, or they acclimate.  They're also VERY curious, by and large, and that can lead to trouble.  One thing, in training, you'll need to be aware of:  They're "chewers" and can be very destructive if left unchecked.  Also, if they get ticked at you for some reason, they'll chew things if not trained well.

If you have young kids around, you'll need to train them a bit, too.? German Sheppards can be very impatient....and are not usually too fond of being climbed on or pulled at.

You say you've raised Golden's before.? Just MHO, given your current situation, I'd go with the Golden....more from a long term perspective.? I assume that, someday, you'll be moving out of house into your own place.? Either your parents are going to have to assume care for the dog (and the Golden is going to be much easier on them), or you're going to have to take the dog with you (in which case, the golden is going to require less overall care and space).

With Sheppards, one thing to watch for:? They are prone to hip problems, specifically arthritis in their back hips.? They are also prone to bladder/UT issues late in life.? UTI's (Urinary Tract Infections) are not uncommon when they get older.

[Sin Cut]

I got two dogs, and I'd say go for it.

I think dog-problems are about the fact that people don't give the dog enough work and the dog uses his extra energy in problem-behaviour.

But also the breed is a big factor if you want

My younger dog is a mix of german shepperd and some others and it has been very easy dog, loving when I pat it when it has followed my commands

My older dog has "watch dog"-breeds in it and it honestly sometimes don't give a shit what I'm wanting.
It is anyway best of all three obedience classes I have had with it. But to her we are working then, home we ain't working and she thinks that if I don't got the food in my hands she don't need to listen me every time 

So my younger dog comes along with any dog, and is afraid of the big black ones.
But with my other dog a fight can happen, she got her territory, she won't back a fight, I'll never seen her back a fight, but I dpn't see that as problem behaviour since she ain't biting or anything.

But I think a Sheppard will come along fine with other dogs (just make sure you socialize it with other dogs), but a fighter breed would be more tricky.

[MikeB]

I'm almost honest that they're are no mean dogs, but mis-treated dogs. Ever heard of Border Collies, aren't they bred as sheep-herders and farm workers? Well my aunt owns a male one, herself and the family are no farmers at all. They've been raising they're half Golden Retriever/Irish Settler for 15 years( yeah she's up there) and this BC is not even 2 years old yet and he loves swimming in rivers and lakes like he's a retreiver, he's a great dog. So doesn't that prove it's just how the master raises the animal?

[Sin Cut]

I'm almost honest that they're are no mean dogs, but mis-treated dogs. Ever heard of Border Collies, aren't they bred as sheep-herders and farm workers? Well my aunt owns a male one, herself and the family are no farmers at all. They've been raising they're half Golden Retriever/Irish Settler for 15 years( yeah she's up there) and this BC is not even 2 years old yet and he loves swimming in rivers and lakes like he's a retreiver, he's a great dog. So doesn't that prove it's just how the master raises the animal?

Not really, but a bc is a highly active dog so he needs lots of things to do.

My older dogs loves swimming, she probably would be in the water 24/7, but my other dog won't swim.

But just bring the bc to a pack of sheep and see how she reacts, I'm sure it's different than how the Golden Retriever/Irish Setter would react.

Or walk with a Rotweiler and be mugged or walk with a poodel, I'm sure the rotweiler will protect you.

Some dogs just get along with other dogs better, golden retriever is a great example, I haven't seen these pick a fight. Pit bull etc. is more likely, especially if it hasn't had enough contact with other dogs as a puppy.

Then again give any dog to a bad owner and there will be trouble.

[Buddy J.B.]

I know for sure when the time is right , I'll adopt a male chocolate lab, my female yellow lab is great .