Maximus von Marbach is a wonderful and handsome 3 year old German Shepherd.  Wouldn't you just love this guy sitting in the back of your car when you use the drive-thru at MacDonald's:  "I'll have one Big Mac with fries and Max will have 10 meat paddies, hold the salt, please."  This guy is all shepherd in his posture and personality.  He is spirited and playful, not missing a thing that goes on in nearby kennels.  Maximus knows some obedience commands and only eases off his macho image when he stands on his hind legs, puts his "arms" around you and hugs you.