If you own a German Shepherd you know how loyal and protective he or she is to you and your family. The German Shepherd came from Germany that dates back to 1899. The German Shepherd is very popular as it is one of the most registered dogs. For instance, in 1919, fifty four GSD’s were registered. In 1926 over 8, 000 GSD’s were registered.
The German Shepherd is a herding dog as well as a guard dog for sheep. These dogs are also police dogs as well as military dogs.
This dog breed was popular at the end of World War I. Soldiers commented positively on the GSD. Animal actors Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart helped to make this breed of dog even more popular. Unfortunately, the first GSD in the USA was “Queen of Switzerland” and her puppies had defects due to poor breeding. Due to this situation, in the late 1920’s the GSD breed became much less popular.
In 2009 the GSD became the second most popular dog in the USA and popular in other areas of the world.
In the past the GSD was bred to become a working dog and its breeding strictly controlled to keep diseases and defects away. These days the GSD has no regulation on breeding so genetic problems such as color-paling, hip dysphasia, weakness of temperament, missing teeth and monorchidism are common. Some German Shepherd dog’s have bent or folded ears which do not fully turn upwards when the dog reaches maturity.
As you know, GSD can be a variety of colors. The most common colors of GSD is tan/black and red/black. GSD weigh 49 pounds to 88 pounds. The ideal height is 25 inches in this breed of dog.
Surely you know your German Shepherd is very intelligent. The GSD can claim to be the third most intelligent breed of dog.
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The German Shepherd is a herding dog as well as a guard dog for sheep. These dogs are also police dogs as well as military dogs.
This dog breed was popular at the end of World War I. Soldiers commented positively on the GSD. Animal actors Rin Tin Tin and Strongheart helped to make this breed of dog even more popular. Unfortunately, the first GSD in the USA was “Queen of Switzerland” and her puppies had defects due to poor breeding. Due to this situation, in the late 1920’s the GSD breed became much less popular.
In 2009 the GSD became the second most popular dog in the USA and popular in other areas of the world.
In the past the GSD was bred to become a working dog and its breeding strictly controlled to keep diseases and defects away. These days the GSD has no regulation on breeding so genetic problems such as color-paling, hip dysphasia, weakness of temperament, missing teeth and monorchidism are common. Some German Shepherd dog’s have bent or folded ears which do not fully turn upwards when the dog reaches maturity.
As you know, GSD can be a variety of colors. The most common colors of GSD is tan/black and red/black. GSD weigh 49 pounds to 88 pounds. The ideal height is 25 inches in this breed of dog.
Surely you know your German Shepherd is very intelligent. The GSD can claim to be the third most intelligent breed of dog.
The main purpose of Doggie-Corral.com is to provide dog owners with an entire line of dog supplies needed to care for their beloved pets. We ship to the entire United States and provide a one stop shopping experience. We offer dog-training aids, dog insurance, health care essentials, dog apparel (e.g. dog shirts, Dog Pro sports apparel, dog boots, dog coats, dog College Sports apparel, dog blankets, dog sweaters, dog pajamas),dog beds, plastic and wood doghouses, dog crates and kennels, dog toys, dog chews, dog treats, dog and puppy foods, dog grooming products and more. Feel free to check us out at Doggie-Corral.com.
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We love our German Shepherd. Everything you described is true!
ReplyDeleteInteresting facts about German Shepherds--a wonderful dog.
ReplyDeleteWe love our German Shepherd. In fact, she is our 3rd dog. We'll never get another breed.
ReplyDeleteI can see why GS dogs are the 2nd most popular. Soon I bet they will be 1st!!!
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