Vinnie von Velten is a beautiful, larger sized 20 month old German Shepherd. This energetic guy is strong -- a real he-man with a mind of his own, but also a lover boy who is not aware of his big size and wants to sit in your lap. He gets so excited when he sees you that he tries to jump and hug you with his arms -- er, we mean legs. Big Vinnie will assert his macho with other male dogs, so will probably do best with a submissive female dog as a companion. With some basic training and an experienced handler, this boy's full potential can be reached in a short time.