Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pinterest Email Spread the love Table of Contents Toggle Note, these dogs require an intelligent and dominant owner and intelligent socialization and training to get along with people and other dogs and animals.The German Shepherd is one of the most popular dogs in the USA – in fact it ranks number 2 out of 193 breeds recognized by the AKC.The GSD is one of the only breeds of dogs we’ve found with a global association dedicated to them!Von Stephanitz is the founding father of the GSD breed.In fact, of only 3 dogs on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2 of these are German Shepherds (the other is Lassie).German Shepherds were originally used as working dogs for herding sheep.Now they are used for assistance work, search and rescue, and military roles.The most common colors for a German Shepherd are tan/black and red/black, with other variations including all black, all white, liver, and blue.German Shepherds are known for their intelligence.German Shepherds have a natural curiosity, which makes them perfect when it comes to search missions.German Shepherds have a great life span and can live from 10-13 years.German Shepherds are known for shedding and A LOT of it. So get that vacuum at the ready.German Shepherds LOVE to play and are extremely active.The German Shepherd Dog is one of the few breeds whose official name actually includes the word “dog”.The word “dog” was added to distinguish a human German Shepherd (someone who tends the livestock)and the dog helping him. German Shepherds have a natural curiosity, which makes them perfect when it comes to search missions. German Shepherds have a great life span and can live from 10-13 years. German Shepherds are known for shedding and A LOT of it. So get that vacuum at the ready. 1 2 3 4 5 German Shepherd 0 Dylan Harper Website Related Posts Is it Too Hot to Ride Your Horse? October 4, 2022 Can Horses Eat Pumpkin? October 4, 2022 Cow Killer Ants and Horses October 4, 2022 Write A Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ