German Shepherd: 10 Facts and 10 funniest moments

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Also known as the Alsatian(Alsatian) (Deutscher Schaferhund) (GSD) (German Shepherd), the German Shepherd Dog is loyal, protective, and intelligent. If you're buying a puppy, you'll get a slightly different kind of German Shepherd depending on whether you choose an American versus a German breeder. In general, American breeders are often aiming to create dog show champions, and they breed puppies more for that distinctive German Shepherd look than for those distinctive German Shepherd talents.

2. DOG BREED GROUP:Herding Dogs
 
3. HEIGHT:General: 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder
 
4. WEIGHT: General: 75 to 95 pounds
 
5. LIFE SPAN:10 to 14 years
 
6. The German Shepherd Dog is hailed as the world's leading police, guard and military dog, however, this dependable breed is more than its 9-to-5 job. Consistently one of the United States most popular breeds according to AKC® Registration Statistics, the German Shepherd Dog is also a loving family companion, herder and show competitor.
 
7. This breed sheds bits of hair constantly and is a seasonally heavy shedder. They should be brushed daily or you will have hair all over your home. Bathe only when necessary; over bathing can cause skin irritation from oil depletion. Check ears and trim claws regularly.
 
8. The legendary Rin Tin Tin Rescued from a bombed out World War I German War Dog Kennel near Lorraine, France on September 15, 1918, this German Shepherd Dog has gone on to become the most famous canine in the world.Rin Tin Tin appeared in 26 movies and helped popularize the breed in America.
 
Rin tin tin
9. Most German Shepherds, when introduced at a young age, are very good with other dogs and cats in their own family. But many German Shepherds are dominant toward other dogs of the same sex, which can result in aggression if the other dog feels the same way. Some German Shepherds develop predatory behavior toward cats.
 
 
10.  A German Shepherd called Inspector Rex, is the star of Austrian Police procedural drama program, which won many awards, where German Shepherd Rex assists the Vienna Kriminalpolizei homicide unit. The show was aired in many languages.
 
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10 Funny German Shepherd moments Video

 

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