The German Shepherd is one of the top dog breeds in the world. They are extremely intelligent, loyal, and active. This breed of dog was created in 1899 by Max von Stephanitz in Germany. which is why it is officially known as German Shepherd Dog and abbreviated as 'GSD' in some parts of the world.
German Shepherds are known as working dogs developed originally for herding sheep. Since then, they got attention for their endurance, strength and obedience. Now they are among the world's best and the most intelligent dogs.
According to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd is one of the most popular dog breeds of AKC.
This breed is popular around the globe for its assistance for searching, rescuing, and military operation roles. German Shepherd is a few of the breeds which are preferred by the military and law-enforcement agencies.
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Average Life Expectancy: 7-10 Years
Weight:
Male - 65-90 lbs
Female - 50-70 lbs
Height:
Male - 24-26 in.
Female - 22-24 in.
Major Roles of German Shepherd Dog
Searching and Rescuing
German Shepherd is a major tool for searching and rescue teams. They have fascinating olfaction (power of smell) which helps rescue teams to recover dead bodies and find lost people.
Watch and Guard
They are up for security, every time you let them do their job. If this dog is properly trained to secure the place, they understand their purpose with the passage of time. They are keen to keep their place trouble-free and don't allow someone to dominate near them.
Intelligent and Powerful
They are undoubtedly one of the intelligent breeds in the world. Every dog requires proper training, if you do that, you will be able to pull off great results.
Herding Dog
They are known for their different skills. It more or less depends on the type of training. This breed can be used for herding sheep.
German Shepherd: Popular Mix Breeds
There are many mix breeds of German Shepherd which are famous in various parts of the world. Take a look at few of the top mix breeds of German Shepherd:
Golden Shepherd
This breed is intelligent and obedient. These dogs enjoy swimming just like Golden Retriever. It's a cross of German Shepherd and Gold Retriever.
Chow Shepherd
It's mix breed of German Shepherd and Chow Chow. These dogs are watchful and playful. These dogs are protective, efficient and intelligent.
Labrashepherd
Labrashepherd is a full-of-character dog with loving, tolerant and charming nature. They may have a face and back of a lamb, with a shepherd looking underneath part including legs. They are very calm and friendly.
Shug
Shug is a cross of German Shepherd and Pug Mix. They are loveable, energetic and kind. They love cuddling, hanging out with family and showing their loyalty.
Siberian Shepherd
Siberian Shepherd is among the top breeds people prefer for both home safety and playing with kids. They are playful, loveable and attention seeker. They love to play with kids and stay with them.
Shollie
Shollie breed is a mix of German Shepherd and Collie Mix. Both parental breeds are known for herding. These dogs are intelligent, emotional and energetic. This breed is easy to train and seek guidance to obey the orders.
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River Rose
Hi! I'm River Rose. I was born in Tennessee and I love to nap and chew up toys. I'm a female German Shepherd. I hope you're enjoying my blog!
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