Non-sporting Breeds
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German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog
It has been suggested that the German Shepherd Dog, or Alsatian, may be a descendant of the Bronze Age wolf. Certainly, around the 7th century, there existed in Germany a shepherd dog of similar type but with a lighter coat. By the 16th century, the coat is said to have darkened appreciably. The German Shepherd is extremely intelligent and makes a first-class companion, show dog, and guard. It is eminently trainable and so works as a police dog and as a guide dog for the blind. Its superior guarding ability can get it into trouble, because it may misread a sign and spring to its owner's defence. It needs daily grooming, plenty of exercise, and above all a job to do, even if this only entails competing in obedience or agility tests. It is unfair and unwise for this intelligent animal to be subjected to a life of boredom.
Care Requirements
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