The German Shepherd is an intelligent, hard-working, medium to large-sized dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For decades, this breed has been known and valued for their loyalty, obedience, devotion, and the protection they offer to their owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

German Shepherds were originally bred in Germany in the year 1899, for the purpose of guarding and herding sheep, valued for their alertness, strength, and courage which made them perfect for this role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More recently, these alert, smart dogs have been used to work in partnership with humans in crime, tracking, and military operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, German Shepherds are not only fierce and fearless working dogs, but can also be wonderful, loyal family pets that will give their owners unconditional love and will protect them at any cost.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Are German Shepherds Cuddly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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In most cases, German Shepherds dogs do enjoy cuddling.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

They do it because it’s a stress-reliever, it makes them feel safe and relaxed, to show their love and affection, and because it brings them closer to their owners, family, or friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite being a fierce protector and guardian, German Shepherds tend to show their cuddly side with people they trust and will enjoy cuddling or snuggling up on the couch with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

German Shepherd dogs form a very strong and unbreakable bond and attachment with their human companions and family, therefore they will love to cuddle with them. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because through this sort of physical touch they will be able to display their affection and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the majority of German Shepherds are very reserved and wary of strangers and people they are not familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that is why they mostly enjoy cuddling with family members and will keep away or aloof of people they do not know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Does My German Shepherd Not Like To Cuddle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Dog’s Personality And Temperament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even though most German Shepherd’s that trust and love their owner will want to cuddle with them, not all German Shepherds are the same, and some simply do not like to cuddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This does not mean your German Shepherd doesn’t have love for you, but rather that they are just more aloof as of nature or don’t show their affection openly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, apart from an individual dog’s personality and temperament, there are other factors that could contribute to a German Shepherd not liking to cuddle<\/a> with its owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Reasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This could be that it had bad previous experiences with cuddling if the German Shepherd has been adopted from a shelter. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, it could not be socialized properly as a puppy, had lived with owners that had neglected it, mistreated it, or it has been hugged too tightly by little children in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your German Shepherd dog used to love cuddling with you, but has suddenly stopped, there may be various reasons for this. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dog could be injured and in pain, and cuddling with it could cause the sore place to hurt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dog could also be sick, or suffering from depression caused by a certain factor like the death of a family member or another change, in which case it should be taken to the vet for treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes as dogs grow older, they make become more tired and will need more rest, and may not want to cuddle as much as they used to when they were younger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are German Shepherds Affectionate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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German Shepherds are not just outstanding guard dogs, but they are extremely affectionate and gentle towards their owners and household members.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

However, the majority of German Shepherd dogs will grant its affection and love solely to its family members – people they trust and have formed a bond and attachment with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To strangers, a German Shepherd will not show such great affection. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will be more cautious and wary around them, or even keep aloof of them or avoid them completely. They might follow their owner to protect them at times when there is a stranger present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will be more reserved and not very open to affection as with family and people they are already familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Male Or Female German Shepherds More Affectionate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n