In January we got rid of our Beagle because we knew we were moving and we were not sure if we would live in a place with a fence or if we would be renting for a while. Even though he was a really good dog I was glad to have him gone because they really are such a responsibility. Well now I am already dog hungry again. Kelsey and Ethan LOVE dogs but the biggest reason I want one is because I am nervous about running once we move to Corpus Christi because crime is so high there and I thought that maybe if I get a big dog nobody will even try to mess with me. I am thinking about a german shepherd. What do ya'll think? Has anyone out there had a german shepherd before, and what are the advantages and disadvantages to having that kind of dog? I am just thinking that you'd have to be a complete idiot to mess with a girl running with a german shepherd.