The breed was named Deutscher Schäferhund, by von Stephanitz, literally translating to "German Shepherd Dog". At the time, all other
So, they created a new name for the German Shepherd, which was the Alsatian. The name Alsatian comes from the German French border area of Alsace-Lorraine; however, the original name of the dog is German Shepherd dog. These two names have caused confusion over the years as some people think it's a different dog breed.
Also known as: Alsatian.
During World War I, the American Kennel Club changed the breed name to Shepherd Dog because of negative feelings about Germany. They changed it back to German Shepherd in 1931. The breed has been called the Alsatian in Great Britain and parts of Europe.
In 1917, when America entered World War I, all things German became tabu. The American Kennel Club changed the name of the breed to the Shepherd Dog and the German Shepherd Dog Club of America became the Shepherd Dog Club of America. In England, the name of the breed was changed to the Alsatian.
Blue German Shepherds are a rare and stunning variation of the classic German Shepherd breed. Their unique coat color sets them apart, but their temperament, intelligence, and working abilities remain on par with their more commonly recognized relatives.
There are three different types of working-line German Shepherd dogs: West German Working Line German Shepherds, East German Working Line German Shepherds (also known as Deutsches Demokratische Republik - DDR), and Czech German Shepherds.
The German Australian Shepherd is a deliberate crossbreed between two popular breeds of shepherding dog, the German and the Australian Shepherd.
[ˈpʌpɪ] 1. (= young dog) junger or kleiner Hund, Hündchen nt, Welpe m.
The Poodle, called the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French, is a breed of water dog.
German Shepherds will generally attach themselves to one person in the family, but they can still be a good family dog. Although they have their fair share of behavioral issues, these generally stem from a lack of leadership on the part of their pet parents.
No. German Shepherds should not be left alone for more than 8 hours a day. They are easily bored so if they are left alone for that long, they may start engaging in destructive or problematic behavior such as digging, chewing and barking.
Probably an American line or West German line would be best for you. If you're wanting a working dog for police work, Schutzhund, security, or personal protection, you'll definitely need to purchase from a working line. If you want a stable temperament, the German and/or Czech working line is your best bet.
The rarest color of German Shepherd is the isabella due to the recessive combination of liver and blue.
Shiloh Shepherds are explicitly bred for calm, affectionate, and reliable temperaments. Any aggression or viciousness in the breed is an immediate disqualification.
According to Animal Behaviorists, 'dogs don't understand human kisses the same way that humans do. ' When kissing a young puppy, you may not notice any signs of recognition at all because they have yet to associate kisses with affection.
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A genetic variation can cause German Shepherds to have blue eyes, but it's incredibly rare, and breeders consider it a fault, according to All About Shepherds. Shepherds with the variation are often called Blue German Shepherds.
You can expect to pay anywhere from $800 to $2,000 for a high-quality, completely black puppy. This is significantly more expensive than the $500 to $1,500 you can expect to pay for a usual German Shepherd.
Common lore typically states that dogs are colorblind. However, this is not the case. While dogs do have many more rod cells (light-perceiving cells) in their eyes than we do, they also have some cone cells, the cells responsible for perceiving color. Dogs see the world in shades of blue, yellow, and gray.