German Shepherds.

Flickr/pwcorgigirl Name: German Shepherd Personality: German shepherds are highly intelligent, highly active, eager to learn and loyal to their owners, while also being approachable around strangers. However, all these traits can take a turn for the worse, resulting in wary, aggressive or destructive behavior if the German shepherd is not well trained. As a working dog, they needs lots of activity and stimulation, both physical and mental, to keep them happy. Grooming: Nicknamed "German Shedder," the German shepherd sports a double coat that should be brushed a few times a week to keep the downy undercoat from matting (which can lead to skin problems) and to promote healthy shedding of ...

Dr. Billy Ingram, Getty Images One of the many headlines Kate Gosselin made this past year had to do with the family dogs. Specifically, Gosselin caused some commotion in September when she adopted a pair of German Shepherds, then returned them to their breeder. (At the time, Kate said, "They'll come back, but for now I needed a break." And in case she didn't make her feelings about the furballs clear from the start (In the video of the family getting the dogs, Kate states, "I could go my whole life without having a dog."), she's setting the record straight now. In her TLC special that aired on Monday, Kate answered viewer questions, including some about the pooches. She said that she ...