8 Facts About German Shepherds
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Breed Characteristics
Average Size: Large
Average Lifespan: 7-10 years
Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes
Registry: aca,akc
Activity Level: high
Shedding Level: moderate
Grooming Level: moderate
Trainability: high
Good For Novice Owners: low
Adaptability: moderate
Prey Drive: moderate
Watchdog: very alert
Breed Information
Overview
The German Shepherd is a strong-willed and highly intelligent dog. They have a very playful spirit, which makes them a great family pet. German Shepherds can be a bit wary of strangers, so early socialization with people is vital to curbing their suspicious nature. A born protector, the German Shepherd will provide a great sense of security for its family, while its loving and lively personality will make it fit right in as your loving companion.
The German Shepherd is one of the most versatile, well-recognized, and popular dog breeds in the world. The modern German Shepherd is descended from a family of various German herding dogs.
Breed standards were not developed until the late 19th century when Captain Max von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer, worked with Arthur Meyer and other breeders to develop the ideal German herding dog.
They selectively bred strains of German herding dogs from the central and northern districts of Germany to create what would lead to today’s German Shepherd. Stephanitz and Meyer wrote the breed standard in 1899 and the American Kennel Club recognized the German Shepherd as a member of the Herding Group in 1908.
Although they were originally bred as herding dogs, they were also bred for versatility, which made the German Shepherd an all-around working dog that could excel in a variety of applications. German Shepherds are one of the common dog breeds employed in K-9 units in both police and military applications. They also make great service dogs and, of course, are still awesome herding dogs and farm dogs!
Temperament
The German Shepherd is a strong-willed and highly intelligent dog. They have a playful, energetic spirit and tend to get along with children, other dogs, and other pets, which makes them a great family companion. A born protector, the German Shepherd will provide a great sense of security for their family while their loving and lively personality will make them fit right in as a companion.
German Shepherds are naturally protective and can be wary of strangers at first. A well-socialized German Shepherd will bark to alert you and tends to warm up to strangers once introduced. If you don’t train your dog to stop barking early on or don’t socialize them enough, barking can become a nuisance.
Did You Know?
The famous Rin-Tin-Tin was actually found by an American Corporal, Lee Duncan, in a bombed-out kennel in France during World War I. Corporal Duncan brought him back to the United States and Rin-Tin-Tin became one of the most famous dog actors in history. The emergence and popularity of Rin-Tin-Tin truly helped put the German Shepherd on the map in the USA.
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