The German Shepherd Dog (GSD, also known as an Alsatian), (German: Deutscher Schäferhund) is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, whose origins date to 1899. As part of the Herding group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding sheep. Because of their strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training they are often employed as police dogs and war dogs, around the world. Due to their loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most popular breeds.

History

Horand von Grafrath; the first German Shepherd Dog pictured with Max von Stephanitz; the creator of the breed.

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Jess is a 7 year old short coated sable . German Shepherd Dog. girl. Jess is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Jess is being re-homed due to marriage break up. Jess is great with people, she hasn't lived with children, but owners sister ...

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Please meet the most amazing girl Hattie who is a gorgeous Akita cross . German Shepherd Dog. who is approximately 8 years old, and she is just the most.

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She said the German shepherd mix was forced to run up one of the steepest hills at the monument. During the 3 miles, the dog had to run on about 2 inches of ...

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Can a Doberman and German Shepherd dog be kept in 1 house?
Q. Which dog is suitable to keep with a German Shepherd.
Asked by Shawn A - Mon Oct 2 17:19:24 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sure! I've been told 2 female Dobermans can't live together and I've proved them wrong several times over. All it takes is dedication on the part of the dog's guardian. Hope that helps.
Answered by Surfer_Girl_59 - Mon Oct 2 19:44:21 2006

My german shepherd dog is refusing to eat her food, but will eat everything else,help!?
Q. I have a 19month old german shepherd who has been eating royal canine german shepherd dog food for 6months, mixed with tinned dog food, she is now refusing to eat her food, but is not ill as she wants to eat every other food including human food, what should I do? help!
Asked by Sandra H - Tue Jan 6 13:45:05 2009 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments

A. She seems more intelligent than most of your "advisers"! I'd be a lot happier about the advice to "give her only dog food" if I thought that those advisers knew what "dog food" is. It is NOT kibbles! Most of the pet-people in YahooAnswers, get their "knowledge" of nutrition from kibble manufacturers. Is it surprising that kibble manufacturers don't recommend REAL food? Even though the research on bloat (see first link) shows that the period in which bloat escalated some 18,000% matches the period in which kibbles went from virtually unknown to virtually universal? Even though many people who have switched their old dogs from kibbles to a meat-based diet have found that their dog becomes young again? See, dogs are canids. Canids are… [cont.]
Answered by King Les The Lofty - Wed Jan 7 09:21:46 2009

which is best with young children yet still guardian? male or female German shepherd dog?
Q. I just lost my beloved male Shepherd to cancer. I want to get another but I have young grandchildren now and want to know if gender makes a difference in temperment. I need a guard dog that will love and protect the children.
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A. I say Female..we have had male and female dogs and the females tend to want to be more with you and loving..all of them protect our children and want to be with our children 24/7
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See also:

  • Fred LantingFred Lanting
    fredlanting.org
    The official site of Mr GSD. Discussions and book sales on GSDs and canine hip dysplasia.
  • East German Shepherd Dog CentralEast German Shepherd Dog Central
    eastgermanshepherd.com
    DDR pedigree archive, German translations, DDR Siegers and Siegerins, the Wertmessziffer rating system, sire production statistics, articles, and links.
  • Pastore TedescoPastore Tedesco
    pastore-tedesco.it
    Breed information, show calendar and results, and free breeder's gallery of photographs. In English and Italian.
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