German Shepherd

Origin
German Shepherds originated in Karlsruhe, Germany by breeding wire-haired, short-haired, and long-haired herding dogs. There are two different types of German Shepherds; long-haired and short-haired. In Berlin, 1882, the short-haired version was presented and until 1915, they showed the wired-haired and long-haired dogs. Nowadays, the short-furred version is mostly shown. The German Shepherds were first shown to Amercians in 1907, and by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1908.



Personality
German Shepherds are faithful and fearless. They are great protectors for their families/owners and they get wary of strangers. They are very smart, alert, and always eager to learn.

Training/Work
Some German Shepherds are often police dogs, used to sniff out bombs and find hidden criminals. The police often start training their dogs when they are at an early age. They are extremely loyal to their handler(s), and they have a protective instinct.