Me in 1966- With my first German Shepherd

[BlueKota]

"Once Upon A Time a little girl picked up a German Shepherd puppy and the rest is history." Me in 1966 with my first #GermanShepherd Rexy.

— Auralynn (@dogcat19.bsky.social) 2025-07-30T02:09:21.842Z

I always thought I was five when my Dad got him for us, but the picture was 1966 so I was actually only 4.

[SheltieLover]

1. Awwwww

Adorable!

Thx for sharing.

[BlueKota]

2. Thank you.

[Permanut]

3. Cuteness overload!

[BlueKota]

4. Thank you

[debm55]

5. So sweet. Thank you for sharing. BlueKota

[BlueKota]

14. Thank you!

[wendyb-NC]

6. Awww, that's an adorable picture

With 2 adorable youngsters.

[BlueKota]

15. Thank you!

[Grim Chieftain]

7. So sweet

Beloved dogs never leave us. Their memories are a blessing.

[BlueKota]

16. Thank you.

Each one of the five before Dakota had their own unique qualities, but they all made me feel loved and protected. He does too, even though he's got a bit more chicken 🐔 in him than his predecessors. 🤣

[UTUSN]

8. Our first one is a maximum love - and so is every one after that.

[BlueKota]

17. I remember a little pamphlet type book

I found on German Sheperds. It pictured a little girl sitting in a field of dandelions surrounded by 4 or five Shepherds. I have always remembered the caption underneath: "They will love her with all their hearts and guard her with their lives." That has been my experience, and I am so thankful to my parents for gifting me with this wonderful breed.

[MIButterfly]

9. What a great picture of two little cuties!

What was your puppy's name?

Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo with us!

[BlueKota]

18. Thank you.

His offical name was Rex, on his dog license, but we called him Rexy most of the time. We had him for 10 years before he passed.

[HeartsCanHope]

10. Love the picture, and your Rexy is adorable!

Especially love the red snow boots. I had a pair just like them!

[BlueKota]

19. Playing in the Snow was so much fun.

Red was my favorite color as a kid.

[irisblue]

11. Love this photo.

[BlueKota]

20. Thank you!

[niyad]

12. Cuteness overload alert!!!

[BlueKota]

21. Thank you!

[Figarosmom]

13. 2 cuties 😊

[BlueKota]

22. Thank you!

[Ptah]

23. Me in 1954 with my first puppy:

[BlueKota]

24. Adorable