German ShepherdUndisputed King of Dogs

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Physical Features

Bushy, Curved Tail

Handsome and Alert

Muscular

Smooth Black and Tan Coat

Thick Undercoat

Erect Ears

Sloping Hind Quarters

Deep Chest

Personality

• Aloof with Strangers• Totally Good Natured• Obedient • Courageous• Utterly Devoted to His

Family• Possesses the

Intelligence of a Seven-Year-Old Child

Place of Origin

• The German Shepherd originated Germany.

Development of Breed

These European dogs were bred together for their special tails, pricked ears, size, color, and temperaments.

Drover dogs Farm dogs German Herd Guarding dogs

Occupations Through Time

The German Shepherd In History

1918U.S. troops told stories about the intelligence and beauty of these dogs. Soldiers even brought shepherds home with them. Americans opened their hearts to the German Shepherd after the war ended.

1917America entered World War I so everything German became taboo. The name of the breed was changed to the Shepherd Dog.

1914 German Shepherds served during World War I (1914-1918) as Red Cross dogs, messenger dogs, supply carriers, sentinel, tracking and guard dogs.

1970They were officially renamed German Shepherd.

1918Rin-Tin-Tin was a shell-shocked pup found by an American soldier in a bombed-out dog kennel in France. He named the dog after a puppet called Rintintin that French children gave to soldiers for good luck. The soldier brought the dog home with him to California.