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Brent McCoy
The German Shepherd can be traced back to the late 1800s, and was initially used for the primary intention of acting as working dogs to protect and herd sheep. Several of their more distinguishing attributes usually include their intelligence, dependability, courage and adaptability - which essentially make the German Shepherd Dog a suitable dog 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 is believed to have originated in Germany during the late 1800s and their creation is largely credited to Max von Stephanitz for the intention of acting purely as working dogs to herd and guard flocks of sheep. They are said to be the product of crossing a mixture of local German herding and farm dogs from Wurtemberg, Thurginia and Bavaria. The German Shepherd Dog is legendary for their fearless and protective (though not hostile) manner. They are often suspicious with strangers, which can mean they are highly suitable as a guard dog. The German Shepherd Dog loves pastimes which include agility, tracking, running, playing games or chasing after balls and frisbees. They have a medium quantity of energy and this necessitates daily exercise in the manner of long walks or jogs and play sessions to stop them becoming restless or destructive due to a lack of physical and mental stimulation. The German Shepherd Dog could make the perfect dog breed for active owners and families or anyone with a job to give them. Though they could be a bit out of place for those with less active lifestyles, if you are capable of meeting their need for mental stimulation and close human contact then the German Shepherd Dog could be the best dog breed for you.
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