The German Shepherd's hardiness and nervous balance are essential qualities that make it versatile.
The German Shepherd is originally a sheepdog, therefore a dog rustic, enduring, who can also be calm and balanced.
Shepherd instinct: the dog patrols
These qualities have been selected by shepherds over the centuries, passed down from generation to generation in the form of instincts that allow for a wide range of applications: this is what we seek to preserve.
We test our breeding animals in a real setting, in contact with farm animals, especially the most fragile ones (chickens, lambs, kids, cats) which they are supposed to protect from predators and not kill.
German Shepherd and Chickens
Remember, it is these instincts that allow them to be harmless around your children.
The ability to adapt, to reflect, to modulate one's behavior according to the context: this is what we expect.
German Shepherd and kids
(This topic is also covered in the section Health/Hardiness)