Thanks so much to all the contestants for this months German Shepherd Dog of the Month Contest! Again, we had many more entries than in the previous months so judging took a little longer than we expected. There were a lot of really great entries of both German Shepherd dogs and puppies - I'm really glad the judging wasn't up to me again because I think they're all great shots. So, without further ado ....

Here is Our GSD of the Month - July '09!

Meet Handsome Sam; a 140 pound snow-white German shepherd. Congratulations on becoming our July 09 German Shepherd Dog of the Month winner!

"Handsome Sam has been my constant and usually sole companion many years. At thirteen he is getting long in the tooth but he still acts like a puppy. People find the white color completely disarming; even at his huge size." ..." I sincerely believe he understands every word I say. He is more of a roommate than a pet. Except he can do dishes. Just leave them on the kitchen floor and in the morning they are sparkling clean; ready to be put back in the cupboard! " - Submitted by Steve S.

This month there were so many great entries again that it was really tough for our Guest Judge, a German Shepherd owner herself of well over 18 years, to make a choice... but I locked her up until she made a decision anyway :)

And here are this months runners up ...

Runners - up

"Cutest German Shepherd Puppy Pic- GSD Karma"

She is a DDR GSD in training with Minnesota Search and
Rescue Dog Association, MinnSARDA. She will be trained in the
discipline of Wilderness Air Scent.

"Cutest Expression pic - GSD Gunnar"

Best GSD story 1

Now, all you German Shepherd owners out there, people really seem to love this contest already and want to see even more German Shepherd pictures! So, how about sending in your best and favorite German Shepherd pics to me to enter into next months contest?

Here are the rules to enter. To enter your GSD, simply submit both information and pictures of your pooch to me here. Send me your favorite pictures of your German Shepherd and tell me a little about him or her...(or a whole lot if you'd like!)

Your GSD could be chosen as the latest and greatest German Shepherd of the Month to be featured on the home page as well on the GSD of the Month page. Not only do you win our GSD of the Month contest, but you get bragging rights too! What a deal!