re: How are these dog breeds in regards to trainability?

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I am looking at getting a puppy in the next month or two, and and leaning strongly toward these three breeds: German Shepherd, Boxer, and Weimaraner.

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Okay...

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Big dogs, smart dogs, and intimidating bark/stature.

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The German Shepherd is very intelligent. The Weimaraners...not that intelligent. Boxers?

And the only dog in that group that's intimidating is the German Shepherd.

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What I would like to know is how some of you would rank these three as far as reception to training and general obedience.

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Obviously the German Shepherd is the best in this regard.

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I have owned a boxer before, and experienced nothing but good from him... I'd like to know the public perception of how the other two stack up in comparison, having not owned either breed.

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Boxers are lovable but mostly just hyperactive and goofy, imo. Nothing intimidating about them. More lean than powerful, which is good or bad depending on its use.

The Weimaraner was created as an all-purpose hunting dog, but lots of people breed them because they are pretty and don't keep them true to their function.

What do you want the dog for? Protection? Then the GS is the only one that fits the bill, really.


ETA: Might want to study the health problems associated with the breeds. Personally, I think you should reevaluate your choices.