You should talk to @RossDCurrie. He adopted me when I was 18 months old and I am certainly a handful... totally worth it though! (I think!!)
German Shepherds are totally a high maintenance dog, so don't get one unless you're really sure you can put in the time.
I need to be walked, played with, and trained, every day... and I still wake my owner up most days at 5am because I'm just so gosh darned full of energy!
He doesn't mind too much though, because I'm great!
Thanks! Its good to hear it from someone who really knows how it is to be a Shepherd! I’ll make sure to follow both you and Ross.