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Do German Shepherds really follow you everywhere, even the bathroom?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 10 days old | 4 lbs

will a german shepherd literally follow you everywhere you go. cause i see many memes which says that german shepherds even follow you to the washroom.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 4th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! They do tend to follow you around the house. However, they are also independent breeds so this will not be as marked as with perhaps other breeds like Golden Retrievers for example. Good luck and have a great day!

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