Ellie is a versatile dog.  Despite not starting training until after she was 2 years old, she has competed in obedience, rally, barn hunt and lure coursing, as well as training in herding.  Don't let that innocent face fool you - this is one high drive dog who, thankfully, has an "off" switch and can be as happy curled up on her bed (or the couch) as she is chasing a tennis ball.  She has a confident temperament that I like to see in a German Shepherd, willing to be approached by strangers of all ages but not overly effusive in her greeting.  She has a particular affinity for children and passed the GSDCA temperament test.  OFA Good hips/normal elbows and DM N/N by parentage.