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n excellent watch dog. At the same time, they can be gentle and playful companions for children.This breed is very territorial, making them among the least likely of breeds to run away. They are also excellent watchdogs. This breed gets along fine with children and other animals, as long as proper socialization has taken place. This breed is a well-known eager pupil. They respond well to your voice, so training can be quick and impressive. German Shepherds need to keep busy, so they are very well suited to some type of work and a good amount of exercise. Their life expectancy is about 13 years.