German Shepherd puppies are the cutest scam you'll ever fall for. One minute you're admiring those floppy ears, oversized paws, and adorable little faces. Six months later, you haven't gone to the bathroom alone, your furniture belongs to the dog, and you've accepted that 70 pounds of German Shepherd belongs in your lap. They grow into magnificent, intelligent, fiercely loyal protectors who would do anything for their family. But underneath all that muscle and confidence? Still the same ridiculous puppy who wants to be held. German Shepherds. Best breed on the planet, and I'm not particularly interested in hearing arguments to the contrary.