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History of the German Shepherd Dog
The History and Evolution of the German Shepherd The German Shepherd breed is a favorite “working” animal, used primarily in police and military work. German Shepherds are also skilled trackers and guard dogs because of their exceptional intellect, speed, and strength. Through years of selection and breeding, the German Shepherd of today has become the model canine fitted to serve and protect. Origins of the German Shepherd In the 1850s in Germany, there was a need for a canine which could guard and protect livestock from predators. When the first dogs were selected by shepherds for this purpose, they...