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Story of Loyalty of German Shepherd Dogs
The very touching and sad tale of Tommy the Alsatian and his owner, Maria Margherita Lochi, occurred in a small village called San Donaci in southern Italy. Here is their story in detail:
Connection:
57-year-old Maria Lochi adopted Tommy as a puppy when he was a stray. They became inseparable over time. Maria had taken in many strays since she was known for her love for animals, but there was something special about Tommy.
Church Attendance:
Every day, Maria would walk to mass at the Santa Maria Assunta village church, which Tommy would always follow. Father Donato Panna, the priest, let him sit quietly by her feet during services.
Maria’s Death:
Maria died in November 2012, and her funeral took place at the church where she used to go regularly.
Tommy’s Vigil:
Tommy began showing up at the church every day after Maria died whenever the bells rang for mass. He would sit silently where he sat with her during services until she died. He continued this behavior month after month following her death.
Community Response:
The villagers were touched deeply by how loyal Tommy remained even after his owner passed away; they often brought food and water for him so that he could keep waiting there without starving or dehydrating himself while still being cared for.
Father Panna’s Role:
Father Donato Panna found himself particularly moved by what seemed like an unbroken commitment displayed on behalf of this creature towards its deceased master.“He still comes to mass each morning even though she is no longer here,” said the father. He waits patiently beside the altar railings and then just sits down quietly there. I didn’t have the heart to chase him away—I’ve only just lost my own dog, so I let him stay till the end of service before letting him out.”
Adoption:
Eventually, Father Panna decided that seeing as how faithful tending never could find another place to call home except near church, where memories about Maria seemed strongest, it would be best if he himself adopted him instead, giving opportunity for this poor animal to remain without any roof over his head at all hours but one closest to his owner’s memory.
Community Impact:
When Tommy’s story hit international headlines, it moved the locals and people worldwide. It was a powerful illustration of the deep relationship between humans and animals and how those bonds continue even after death.
Legacy:
In canine loyalty discussions and examples showing the depths of animal feelings, Tommy’s tale has been used since then. It is often mentioned during debates on whether or not creatures grieve. Also, if they do, what is duration supposed to mean exactly?
Here is a heart breaking story of Tommy the German Shepherd dog who kept on coming to church every Sunday after his owner Maria passed. The priest eventually ended up adapting the homeless loyal German Shepherd dog, Tommy.
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Loyalty, intelligence, and strong attachment to their owners are the key features of German Shepherds. Below are a few true but heart-touching stories that prove these qualities:
Capitán’s watch:
Miguel Guzmán passed away in 2006 in Argentina. After the funeral, his German shepherd Capitán disappeared. The family found him in the cemetery, sitting atop Miguel’s grave. Until he died in 2017, Capitán spent most of his days at his owner’s resting place, sometimes returning home for food or attention.
Talero’s final duty:
In Colombia, a police dog named Talero saved his handler’s life during an ambush by detecting attackers and alerting its partner before being shot at himself. While doing so, he still protected him until help came since it got fatally injured anyway.
Rex the hero:
Javier Mercado was alone at his Washington state house when burglars broke in. A Rex fought them off, taking bullets for it but suffering multiple gunshot wounds himself in the process, which gave Javier enough time to hide and call for help, thus saving his own life ultimately.
Lexy’s Devotion:
After her military veteran owner committed suicide following post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis, Lexy refused to leave where she found him dead even after first responders arrived there who consequently discovered that she had stayed guarding over not only her now late master’s corpse but also everything else around including some personal belongings etcetera so as much such showing loyalty even beyond death itself can allow certain dogs like Lexy go.
Buddy’s Sacrifice:
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Tommy and Maria: An Account of Unyielding Allegiance
The Connection Amidst Tommy And Maria
In the village of San Donaci, located in the province of Brindisi, Italy, an elderly Italian woman named Maria Lochi adopted a German Shepherd named Tommy. She discovered him as a stray dog and took him home, where she loved, cared for, and sheltered him. They became inseparable friends. Maria spent all her time with Tommy by her side. This relationship showed how deeply a pet can fall in love with its owner.
Maria’s Dedication
Every Sunday morning at Santa Maria Assunta Church— a small village local church— the 57-year-old devout catholic lady attended mass service there without fail. Her loyal friend never left her one bit and waited faithfully at the entrance throughout the entire duration until she came back from within, having finished attending Mass. The villagers get used to seeing Tommy’s faithful act of waiting.
Maria’s Death
Her funeral service was conducted at the same church where she used to worship weekly before dying in 2012, aged 57 years old. Next to her casket stood their beloved companion, who had been abandoned once again forever. This time around, it’s too far gone. He forever lost the only family member he had known since he was born. So long ago, Maria found him wandering alone, hungry and frightened, always trembling and now smiling happily. Alive and warm. Safe and loved. Needed, wanted, cherished, valued, appreciated, respected, desired, and believed. Cared for and admired as well as trusted. Worshipped and followed obeyed imitated respected gratitude. Thankfulness and appreciation. Recognition acknowledgment and awareness realization. Knowledge and understanding perception insight. Consciousness and enlightenment.
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In this video, we bring to you 10 Signs Your German Shepherd Sees You as Their Parent.<div>To Be Clear: German Shepherds are pretty well-known for being super loyal, smart, and forming strong connections with their human families. When you bring one of these awesome dogs into your home, it’s not just like getting any old pet; you’re basically gaining a loving sidekick who sees you as their parent. These awesome dogs are all about forming strong emotional bonds with their owners. And guess what? There are some pretty obvious signs that show your German Shepherd sees you as their number one caregiver. In this video, we will explore ten unmistakable signs that your German Shepherd sees you as their parent. Let’s get started.
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In this video, we talk about 8 Reasons Most People Can’t Handle a German Shepherd Dog. To Be Clear: German Shepherd Dogs are renowned for their intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. They excel in various roles, from police and military work to therapy and assistance tasks. However, despite their many admirable qualities, German Shepherds aren’t the ideal fit for every individual or family. Here are eight reasons most people cannot handle a German Shepherd dog.
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The German Shepherd Dog, sometimes abbreviated GSD is originally from Germany and originally called “Deutscher Schäferhund” also DSH. German Shepherds are known for their intelligence, loyalty an biddability. The are curious, loyal, confident and great companions for the right person.
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Even though there are several different types of German Shepherds, all stem back to Max Von Stephanitz who is credited with founding the German Shepherd Dog in the late 1800’s. Max’s belief was that the dog should be bred for working. He started the SV Schäeferhund Verein / The Society for the German Shepherd which today still stands for the proper breeding and continuation of the GSD. The SV has been in operation since 1899.
German Shepherds are and have been one of the most popular breeds for many years. As a breed standard they are
70-95lbs and 60-65cm 24-26″ for males 55-74lbs and 55-60cm 22-24″ for femalesGerman Shepherds have an average lifespan of 9-14 years
Common health problems German Shepherds face are:hip and elbow displasiabloatepilepsycataractsdegenerative disc disease
German Shepherds are classified in the herding group by kennel clubs but are commonly used in obedience and protection sports, SAR as well as military and police work. They are best known for the sport of Schutzhund, IPO / IGP. It is a sport that was made for German Shepherds to harness their 3 primary skills OBEDIENCE, TRACKING and PROTECTION.
We classify German Shepherds into 3 lines:1.Working Lines2.Show Lines3.Pet Lines
Show lines differ slightly from AKC/ UKC to the Sieger Show lines. Mainly the conformation structure of the dogs, the work ability and the size. There has been much controversy over this in recent years.
Sieger line German Shepherds are bred for temperament and looks as they need to show courage and working ability to be titled and compete. These ratings are critical to potential breeders, especially to GSD aficionados, particularly in Germany where there are strict regulations.
The pure working line dogs are not considered as beautiful by some, but are those that most closely resemble the look and temperament of Max Von Stephanitz. Working line German Shepherds are usually not a good fit for everyday pet homes. They require, training, structure and activity or they can become very destructive.
All German Shepherds will require training and a fair, but firm handler. They must be properly socialized at an early age to prevent aggressive behaviors.
Pet line dogs are usually the spill off from show line and working line dogs that wouldn’t or didn’t make the cut. They can still be fantastic pets for the right owner. It’s never a good idea to buy a dog from a puppy mill or pet store. Choose where your dog comes from carefully. Check local dog clubs, national clubs, rescues and IPO / Schutzhund clubs.
German Shepherds come in various colors. Their coats generally range from short to long.
The most popular German Shepherd is the Black and Tan / Red Saddle. These dogs resemble Rin Tin Tin and most German Shepherds in ads and TV / movies.
Bi Color is a mostly black dog with brown legs and underside.
Solid Black is exactly that, a solid black dog.
and lastly the Sable, my favorite. Sable is a mix of silver, gray and tan hairs tipped with black. The sable is considered the original dog sharing its DNA with their wolf ancestors. It is the ONLY color that didn’t stray from Max Von Stephanitz’s ideology.
White German Shepherds are banned from registration in Germany. The AKC will register White German Shepherds but they are disqualified from the show ring.
German Shepherds make great companions, but it is important to get the right one. Unless you’re inteding on participating in serious competitive sports, don’t get a high drive working line dog. Get a nice quality pet that you can live with. A good breeder can steer you in the right direction.
Remember a German Shepherd will need good training, socialization (early on) and structure and leadership its entire life. Be extremely careful when choosing your German Shepherd and remember that the puppy you take home today means a 10PLUS year commitment to that dog.
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Here’s my Big Man Chase the German Shepherd dog 🐕 ❤️ 💕 😎 💪 😄 🐕 You don’t have to train a German Shepherd. Just spend tons of quality time with them and they pick things up. Smartest dogs I ever had. My first dog when I was a freshman in high school was a German Shepherd dog. Female dog, named Jeannie. She was amazing and extremely smart.
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Here’s a video clip of Chase. Chase is 20 months old. A long coat German Shepherd. Black and red with a black mask. Phenomenally intelligent and we communicate via eye contact. He loves ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 his red ball. Chase also comes by me with his ball and drops it in front of me when he wants to get out of the house to play fetch. If I ignore him, Chase will pick up his ball and bring it by my lap and place it there. How can I say no to Chase. Therefore, I have to drop whatever I was doing and take him out to play several rounds of fetch with his red ball. When he had enough, he goes by the door to get in the house. Extremely intelligent and well mannered. Gets along with his furry little 3 pound to 15 pound furry brothers and sisters dogs as well as three unfriendly cats. I want to get Chase a German Shepherd puppy brother or sister in the coming weeks or months. I will always adopt long coat German Shepherd dogs black and red with a dark face just like Chase. Chase was 8 months old when I adopted him. He didn’t know what a toy was, didn’t know treats, didn’t know a dog bed, and didn’t know what a leash was. It didn’t take him long to know and like the finer things in life. He was a cleptomaniac. He took my shoes, slippers and anything he could transport to his kennel. I never kennel him except for feeding time because he had to be on a special diet due to him being underweight, worms, and parasite. Never destructive except he took my brand new $1,000 pair of glasses and chewed them up. Other than that, Chase did good.
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Beautiful German Shepherd 😍 ❤️ ♥️ 💕 💖