Discovering the Extraordinary DDR German Shepherd Dog 

In my opinion, the DDR is the ultimate German Shepherd. Stable, solid nerves, confidence, rock solid in all situations. I recently acquired a pup with heavy DDR lines, super excited to see how he grows.n Already he is a perfect match for me and we are super bonded.

I just received akc ddr shepherd from a veterans organization, and he has bonded with me so immensely, he is so beautiful and so chill unless something is up

I have a DDR rescue i don"t know how old he is or his past. I have had Him for 5 and a half years, he is slowing down. When he is gone a part of me will also die, and leave a huge hole in my heart. He is a gift from God. I should be always be thankful for the time we have together.

I have a 10 month old East German/Czech shepherd. She's a beautiful dark sable. Cairo is very intelligent with lots of drive. She is all business! She's my first working line shepherd.

I have a Shepherd that is the offspring of German imports. He is highly socialized, super intelligent and flawlessly protective..mama has a pet and companion when I'm gone..I test him, he's a tiger,,,no one comes into the yard and when they do he's cool until mama has a concern. The pooch is watchful, intuitive and highly responsive...we bought our Shephard from a breeder in Colorado,,quite pleased

Great vid, this was how i adopted mine “failed protection dog” and the owner didnt want. Well, that was my good fortune, cause now i have a beautiful, fun and very intelligent companion.

We thank you for this beautiful video! Keep up the good work

We have a wonderful red Sable east german DDR. She is sweet, adventurous loyal smart and strong. Lovely personality. She smiles big and toothy when she gets belly rubs. ❤love this video. We are considering breeding her staying true to her history. She was brought from germany by her trainer Bill. Bill knew and loved the breed.

I have my 1st GSD shes half DDR and half west and has a beautiful black and silver coat. Shes a talker, a big talker. Never a dull moment and always a pure joy.

I have had. West GSD, and currently have 2 pure bred DDR GSD’s. They are amazing dogs.

I love your puppies and all the dogs you have shown. I would love one. My GSD is very long legged and she is big and thick. She has seizures sometimes. But we are blessed to afford the meds, and we give her the best life always. And she is protective also. My prayers always that her issue will stop. I have been laughed at for that statement. But she has gone from having clusters and multiple seizures a month, to 1 once and a while. We love our Bandit. Bless ya'll.

These are beautiful, highly intelligent dogs who need loving homes with a lot of human companionship. Wonderful breed. Truly got to know this Czech working line after having had one for a few years. YOU are their person. The bond established has no comparison. They show you their soul. ❤

Great video, informative and excellent points.

Yes they look calmer and quieter.

I presently have a GDR that replaced a west German standard that unfortunately lost a fight with cancer. As you indicated they are 2 very different animals and personalities. The west German for instance did not play well with others. In fact he was kind of an ass hole to be honest. The DDR is much more social with much less prey drive. That is until someone he doesn't know tries to come into my house, or tries to get too close to me. At that point he quickly regresses to a very protective fur covered bag of razor blades. One of the best dogs ive ever had. I forgot to mention, he's also a rescue.

I don't know about all this east and west, but you can go look at my shorts my dog is a force to be reckoned with and I never taught her any aggression. She's trained but I never felt like I even wanted to train her in aggression because she already protects her home and her yard with her life yet I can take her anywhere. Her manners are impeccable. I have no doubt if someone broke into my house unless they had a weapon they would not leave, when she's at my gate and someone tries to baby talk her it just makes her more intense. Her whole body actually vibrates. She's not a barker but she's always watching everything. Everybody thinks she's a male. I would give my life for this dog she's a one in a billion. She's always watching. Very independent secure animal. Doesn't follow me around but always has one eye on me to see what I'm doing. Anyway I just feel I got a one in a million dog and it's a shame I'm not at her level because I feel this dog could have done anything. She's smarter than I am😂😂

My son and I co-own a 50% DDR pup. Almost 7 months old. The rest is 1/4 Czech and 1/4 West German lin es. She is a lot of dog. Her breeder is local for us and will be expecting a pure DDR litter sometime in 2024. Her DDR dogs are Enno Stasi line dogs. Very impressive. She is doing Penn hips for hip dysplasia. Our dog is currently at a trainer due to being too much dog. She has a home for life. I love that dog and she guards me.

I only found out recently that there are different lines in GSDs. I watched a youtube video by a woman who is a vet, she said that there are 5 bloodlines. Also said that the DDR Shepherds are not good for pets, as they are very high in aggression. So I'm glad to come across video, better information. I have always admired GSDs, bought Winifred Gibson Strickland's book Expert Obedience Training for Dogs, hers were all GSDs. I had to call this city's (calgary) animal people when I came across a beautiful grey/black and tan GSD on the street downtown, he belonged to what looked like a crack house, but nobody was home, and the neighbours were feeding him pizza and scraps. My Standard Poodle tried to make friends, but he just ran away. He wouldn't come near me, he was very nervous, abused I'm sure -- and he had a large wound in his shoulder, so I called the City, who came at once, and it took them an hour to catch him, in the back yard of the house. He was able to hide under shrubbery, and he was so afraid. The finally got him, and I'm sure the owners never got him back again. I always felt bad for him, wished I could do more, but Calgary has really good resources for dogs. I've never actually bought a GSD, what with one thing and another in life, I had Standard Poodles, Airedale, huskies --- and I was worried about finding a good breeder for GSDs. It's much easier now with the internet. Plus I've got the room and the time. Waiting to hear from a breeder in Colorado, and glad to have more information before talking to them. Thank you for the video. I agree with keeping the bloodlines; you'll have more diversity then, instead of having everything focused on one or two

7:24 so well said! My GSD is a perfect being- just the way he is.

I have a 70% DDR shepherd, (sire is 100% ddr), he’s amazing

Nice work!

Love my line 5a Stasi kennel confident big boned boy is one next week. Been watching your videos for years on your old channel

i had a dog that did the exact same thing with the plastic bottles cap first lol. I too got tired of buying toys for him to destroy and just saved him bottles and he was so happy lol. Dogs dont always require the expensive option to be happiest

How do go about acquiring a strong blood lined Ddr? Ive watch this video many times since last year. And dont know who or how to trust. Living in yorkshire UK Can you send some giudence please

I got a west working line GSD. Shebis great my firet GSD puppy

I have a 2 GSDs one is DDR other is pure Czech. My DDR is more attentive and is extremely hard with other dogs, he only has a few friends that he gets a long but is more gentle with the family, he knows how to be softer. Czech is a bit more opposite he doesn't bark as much but a lot more agile and is nice to us but he's clumsy with people, more forceful. Either way, I love the dynamic personalities they feed of each other together but both require a lot of attention.

Good video. I remember watching it on your old channel. Unfortunately, I see a lot of "DDR" German Shepherds that really have hardly any work ethic and it's mainly due to people breeding their dogs just because they're DDR, and not remembering what made the DDR a DDR. Line preservation can be great, but if people are breeding away from what the line was developed for, can we really even call it the same line? Just my thoughts on your great video.

GREAT DOGS !!!!

Do you have website?

Was there 2 types of ddr wall dogs?

I can understand them.

I have a DDR. She is wonderful and we love he so very much!

The west dogs with high prey drives will bite because it's a game to them where a dog with higher defense wants to protect you really as your friend and it's not a game because they love you

The Deutsche/ Dutch shepherd, great breed…

Those are intimidating looking dogs..

But isnt Czech basically from the DDR line? Where are you from actually?

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I always thought these DDR dogs were much more active and had harder temperaments with more aggression. We see them in police dogs across the U.S. so I always thought this dog would be more aggressive and need more exercise and stimulation the the West German line dogs I have had, so I didn’t consider them. I have heard DDR dogs have a more stable temperament tho.

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New here.. what is DDR?

Are you a breeder of these dogs?

i have one here in oure dog centre we saved if someone searching 4 it in Germany

There are no DDR GSD's anymore.

My GS is all black, I paid more for the coat. I don't like how here in the America there is this slanted hump bred into the breed for aesthetics. It is off putting and destroys the function of the dog. Over time it leads to joint issues.

We’re have all the true German shepherds gone the ones I seen 40 years ago

Beatuful dogs, but sorry the content is just broscience. There is no real difference between ddr, czech or west german working lines. Actually it would be the best to mix them sporadically to ensure genetic diversity.

That´s a very strange idea, to control the output by lots of inbreeding letting in no other bloodlines in. The DDR gen pool is very narrow. The only chance to keep DDR line alive is mixing them. 10´000 of thouroughbreds are bred each year. Only a few make it to win. No one knows or can control, which horse will be the toughest and fastest or fittest. That´s beyound the breeders control. Meanwhile in horse racing the story is told, that only racing or work can define the best horse, breeders in the dog world, think, they can define the best dog by their own selection. Hey man, it´s nature!

I own a 5 year old Sable gsd. I got him in Berlin, Germany. Very loyal protective of my home self and family members. Best dog breed in the world.

I bought a very high percentage (97%+) DDR Schaeferhund puppy from a proud breeder here in Alabama in 21. This is my 4th GSD, and my second working line. I’m amazed by this little shepherd. Smart, driven, alert, motivated, and most importantly level-headed. I left him intact in case I want to breed him. He’s that impressive. Great video!

main problem you are facing is keeping a proper genetical diversity. this is a common problem for each pure breed to ensure that you have no overlaps for at least four generations to be able to obtain healthy offsprings. BTW, I loved your puppies - they are great!

Very moving... beautiful... so great to hear someone.not getting caught up in drive...protection...aggression..you see them first and foremost as dogs... beautiful sentient beings. That deserve love and companionship.

Among all the dogs I’ve known and I’ve shared time with, the DDR I have on the 80s was definetly on another level. Comparing that animal with all other dogs I had is not fair. The courage, sharp instincts, fighting skills, obedience…perfect balance…Top animals

What beautiful puppies. I’ve always wanted a German Shepherd.the black ones are gorgeous.

This is a beautiful video and I hear the pain in your voice at the possibility of losing a piece of living history. Back in the day, I raised Lipizzaner horses here in the US where they are considered a threatened breed (less than 1,000). They have the same problem as DDR, a small gene pool, a long recorded history, good owners and of course a share of stupid people breeding them to other breeds. So I understand. This catches my attention because I would like to have a nice family GSD dog who is self confident enough to do beginner ring work yet kind enough to get along with my menagerie of rescue dogs. My GSD/BM rescue is doing fantastic but is on the shy side. So don’t know one DDR dog line from another. I sense that you are hoping to find a network of really good family owners who are also good handlers with good intentions. But what those good owners need is a functioning network with one or more advisors. In my time, each year the director of the Spanish Riding School visited each US region and viewed the breeding stock/youngsters presented and he stayed at the homes of the organizers. He openly graded each horse’s conformation and temperament so everyone learned what to look for in their breeding programs. Imho, rare lines/breeds can exist and grow as long as their is some sort of structure in place to help guide well intentioned owner/handler/breeders who don’t know the bloodlines or are not well educated in conformation

I had my first DDR GSD when I was 35. Best dog/companion ever. Had him collected before a prostrate issue. I now have his son 75% DDR and just as amazing. Im retiring and will spend everyday enjoying him and giving him the best life I can

To everyone who has followed me on my old channel. I will do my best to make a second part, in a desire to bring closure to things, as I want to share my life lessons while breeding dogs.

Happy to see you come back, I love your videos and your dogs. I have a DDR German Shepherd myself. I absolutely love the breed and enjoyed the videos you put out years ago. Welcome back!

Interesting, should have more views. Thanks.

Excellent, Very educational piece of work my man.👍🏾

Absolutely phenomenal, so underrated. I personally love the European Dobermans but the DDR is now my second favorite ❤ wow 😊

“ Just Enjoy your Dog “ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I have a intact male DDR Shepherd. He is my almost constant companion. He is so even tempered that even the local Vet said that he is one of the very few intact male GSD's who they can handle with no problem away from my presence. Both of his parents were imported from Europe.

I owned a West German shepherd with Pink papers that came from a police dog. The stud / father was great and my dog Rommel was the smartest best dog I personally ever owned. He was not bite trained although I'm sure he could have done so, but he was obediently trained and he was great and a great family pet. I've trained dogs to hunt ally life and he would even hunt with me once he knew what I wanted. He always wanted to please, but he had to have a job or he had too much anxiety so I was very busy keeping him busy mentally and physically. The best dogs though and I hear good things about DDR dogs. ❤

I have a VEOs shepherd, his dad was all black and was a police K9. The Hungarian breeders told me that his line was smuggled out of Russia, im pretty sure hes a decendant of the russian breeding programs. He is very protective, large, massive neck and tail. They crossbred Laikas, Mollosers, and Ovchakras to get them larger and to survive cold. Mine is fearless. He thrives in the snow and mountains, and loves my daughters to death. I knew his name before i got him and his companionship is a gift. Im so proud of him.

The west German Shepherds are the best the drive is right on and they out perform every time

What’s the name of your kennel, and do you ship pups to panama ?

I’ve re watched the part about the guy showing and talking about his ddr quite a few times already. Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

My first GSD was East German working lines in 1980. They were still great dogs then. German hasn't protected their heritage. I import from The Czech Republic now.

Until you share life with a DDR GSD you will never understand.....once I bring them home it's done.....lifetime commitment.....then we see what we got. :)

Real German Shepherds (West, East, Czech) FUNCTIONAL!!! HOW THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE👌 Than those strutting in crufts or westminster that you can’t even distinguish if its sitting or standing due to its back🤦🏻‍♂️

Great video I’ve had the pleasure oh 5 gds in my time lost the last not long ago he reminded me of a DDR dog but Iam not sure he came with no paperwork but he was a awesome dog with all the quality’s you’ve shown in your video if I is lucky enough to have another in my life I will strive to get a DDR thanks again for this wonderful video

Said like a true german "WE NEED PURE BREEDS!!" It's okay, the DDR Sherpherd is a crossbreed from other shepherd lines. Do you really think the DDR Shepherd is the first in the world?

Great video, insight and facts. I have 2 DDR in the UK from Serbia. I do protection training with them. I have had West German shepherds from a young age. The DDR’s bite the sleeve, once they win it they drop and continue going for the man. I totally agree personal protection is inbuilt the DDR’s genetics.

BS...these dogs are being bred with those American slope back show dogs. Terrible practice. A good working line gsd has a straight back and hind legs.

I served with the US 2nd Cavalry on the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. There were several checkpoints where we would see DDR German Shepherds chained to trees and they were pretty nasty. Story was, they were fed raw meat once a week.

My working line GSD hair stands up just on his rear area when I play fetch. Is that normal? Looks like he has a mohawk but just on his hind quarter. Looks funny

Very nice video! This is exactly what my breeder told me last week. The DDR lines has almost no genetic diversity anymore. Their (my breeder) dogs are mostly old west German lines with maybe 25% east. My dog is west lines and he is like you say very very driven but thank God very stable and has a clear off button.

I got a black female gsd - 75% ddr 25% west, from a breeder in germany. she´s just awesome. too sad that the west german breeding association killed the ddr breed alsmost. not too many left here.

I have a love and passion for these dogs. I know a lot more but for now that's what I'm willing to say x

That GSD in this video look like my Bella, she is sable l, adopted her at 2mos old. Sweet, patient and very alert.

Hello, how can I purchase a DDR east blood line pup 🐶 from you sir im from Armenia 🇦🇲

Got one, best dog there is.

my west working line gsd she is from the militiry is doing the exact same thing white the water bottles she is 10 years old now

Williams Angela Harris Scott Garcia Laura

Yes they look calmer and quieter.

Hello I love this dogs takes me to mi childhood how much can cost a puppy?

Martinez Susan Lewis Jose Harris Patricia

I have always wanted a DDR shepherd. I almost had one this spring.

Beautiful animals sir. Thank you for sharing.

My Belgian Malinois … watching and eating popcorn

A lot to be said about the ideals shared here, excellent👍

DDR or Belgium malinoid is the best?

I had woman want to buy my pit bull just because she was pretty. She didn't know what kind she was or anything about pitbulls. Needless to say dog wasn't sold

I always had German Shepherd , it's the best bit I never had a DDR bloodline one I do agree about everything , they do need everyday a lot of hours of exercise and a constant committed strong training at least for the first 3 years. Doing that you will have the most amazing dog friend ever!

And where are you located

Sarina Corners

Remarkable video.

Not for the dog park ?

I perfer Presa Canario. They are majestic with prey drive of a mal