The Hardworking, Agile and Intelligent German Shepherd

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By Troy Richardson

Right off the bat a German Shepherd dog gives off an air of agility and strength. It is a beautifully sleek animal, full of life and energy. Long rather than tall, the German Shepherd is full-bodied and smooth-curved, giving an overall positive sense of muscular fitness and health.

The German Shepherd exudes an appearance of almost majestic quality. This breed is distinct in having produced animals that are poised without being arrogant, frankly direct and without fear and yet are not hostile, and sporting a detached, less friendly approach toward people it does not consider family.

However, as soon as the dog learns to trust his owners and a establishes a firm relationship with them, the German Shepherd is quite loving toward children. He is a superb guard and a loyal family pet, which is usually what many families are looking for. A German Shepherd possesses strength, devotedness, and is the third-smartest dog in the world: Id say thats a perfect choice for you!

The breed was named Deutscher Schferhund, literally translating to "German Shepherd Dog". It was named for its original purpose of assisting shepherds in herding and protecting sheep. They were bred to preserve traits that assisted in their job of heading sheep and protecting flocks from predators, as this was practical in Germanys local communities, during the 1800s.

Dogs would be picked and bred based on the qualities that shepherds thought were needed for shepherding, namely the animal had to be smart, quick on its feet, and have a great sense of smell. The upshot of this practice produced dogs that did this task superbly, but looked different based on their locality, and their abilities differed as well. This was generally the trend for shepherds at the time.

This breed is identified with its readiness for training and its zeal to have goals and duties. Stemming from its intrinsic qualities that make it a faithful guardian and herder, the German Shepherd is lauded as the best breed choice when it comes to police, military and guard work. Whats more, its a devoted friend of the family, a herder, and a top-notch show competitor.

It is one of the most popular selections for use as a working dog, being especially well known for helping the police by tracking down criminals, guarding and holding suspects, and patrolling risky areas. They are also indispensable in search and rescue, cadaver searching and narcotics and explosives detection, to name just a few. This is because of their sharp sense of smell and ability to work even in a distracting environment, such as airports or shopping malls.

With his tan and black or red and black coat and his dignified stance and bearing, the German Shepherds countenance is intelligent, keen and composed. They have a splendid outer coat that is close and dense, while their undercoat is thick and their tails are bushy, reaching to the hock. With this dog conveying understated strength and toughness, and being one of the smartest, most agile and hardest-working dogs out there, youd do well adopt a German Shepherd now and make the best choice for gaining both a protector and a friend.

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