"... Their motions are earnest, exaggerated, and somewhat awkward." "Shepherds play in a manner that is quite similar to their herding behavior. They will chase one another around the room, nipping at each other's heels and bums playfully before splitting apart and circling again. Sometimes they'll lock together with their front legs or rear legs as if wrestling for control of an imaginary sheep...Their motions are earnest, exaggerated, and somewhat awkward."
A German Shepherd can be very playful when playing but it might not look like your typical dog-chases-a-ball kind of thing. German Shepherds have an energetic yet serious quality that distinguishes them from many other breeds...