Eli von Engen is a stunning 12 month old long haired German Shepherd. This good lookin' dude has a mellow personality that listens well to corrections and aims to please. You will find him easy to walk on leash and a fun jogging companion. He's an amiable guy who enjoys his fellow canines and loves being with people. Plush-coated shepherds like Eli are known to shed less than short-haired shepherds. We're not sure but suspect that Eli may have some separation anxiety; he needs an owner where someone is home most of the day until he feels secure in his environment (this happens sometimes when a dog has been abandoned by its previous owner.