My Puppy, The Tank

David and Panzer

Some names fit the person, place, thing – or dog – they’re attached to. Take Panzer, for example. In case you’re not up on military history, Panzer is the name of a German tank used extensively in World War II. It's also the name of my German Shepherd puppy.

Don't get the wrong idea. Panzer the puppy doesn't look like a tank--wide and low. He performs like a tank.

That means he's tough. Or at least he thinks he is. He barrels through gates, intimidates visitors and isn't afraid to take on either Reacher or Vega who have 18 and 28 pounds on him, respectively. Panzer is fearless, relentless and bold. He'd rather go looking for action than sit idly by.

Many German Sheperd dogs are actually trained and used by the armed forces. This puppy isn't headed for miltary service. But when he's grown,Panzer's power, speed and size, like the tank he's named after, will help make him the working dog he was bred to be.