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• One of the most popular of all dog breeds in the world is the German Shepherd. In addition to being a popular family pet, their intelligence and sensibilities allows them to be suitable as an assistant in a variety of work situations.

• Fast Facts

  1. Originated in Germany
  2. Conceived by Max von Stephanitz in 1899
  3. Common breed for assistance dogs
  4. 3rd most popular dog breed in the U.S.
  5. Adult weight: Females = 65-75 lbs.; Males = 75-90 lbs.

• Wunderbar Gehorsame Hunde

  Indeed, German Shepherds are wonderfully obedient dogs. They are also incredibly efficient in terms of being able to trained for a variety of supplemental uses. This is why it is common for German Shepherds to be used in aiding people suffering from blindness in the capacity of a guide dog. Because of their heightened sense of smell, Police departments also use German Shepherds as for search and rescue, cadaver searching, narcotics and explosives detection, and as guard dogs.

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