Basic Information To Know About The German Shepherd

The German Shepherd has origins dating back to the late 1800s, and they were first bred for the main purpose of acting as working dogs to protect and herd sheep.

A few of their most recognizable features include their intelligence, dependability, courage and adaptability - which help make the German Shepherd Dog a suitable choice for police work, movie roles, guide dogs for the blind, search and rescue dogs, show dogs or as companions for active families.

The German Shepherd Dog was originally created in Germany during the late 1800s and their creation is largely credited to Max von Stephanitz for the purpose of acting purely as working dogs to herd and guard flocks of sheep. They are believed to be a result of crossing a mixture of local German herding and farm dogs from Wurtemberg, Thurginia and Bavaria.

The German Shepherd Dog is well-known for their fearless and protective (though not hostile) temperament. They are generally suspicious with strangers, which can make them highly suitable as a guard dog.

The German Shepherd Dog enjoys activities such as agility, tracking, running, playing games or chasing after balls and frisbees. They have a medium level of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the form of long walks or jogs and play sessions to prevent them becoming restless or destructive due to a lack of physical and mental stimulation.

The German Shepherd Dog can make the perfect dog for active owners and families or anyone with a job to give them. Though they might be somewhat unsuitable for those with less active lifestyles, if you are able to meet their need for mental stimulation and close human contact then the German Shepherd Dog could make the ideal dog breed for you.

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