| Captain Max von Stephanitz originated the breed of | | | | black, and gold andsometimes there are patches of |
| the German Shepardin the late nineteenth century. | | | | white. The German Shepard's coatrequiresdaily |
| The Captain greatly admired thelandraceherding dogs | | | | brushing and this type of dog needs to be bathed |
| of Germany and believed that this type of dog could | | | | occasionally. |
| beused for a working dog. The Captain was acute | | | | The most important thing that a German Shepard |
| made aware of the factthatherding dogs were in a | | | | needs on a daily basisisa long walk. The German |
| decline due to little use. This was one reasonthe | | | | Shepard is considered to be an excellent dogaround |
| Captain wanted to create the German Shepard, a | | | | children and with other animals. This type of dog |
| dog that was | | | | does bestwhenkept outdoors. |
| "all-purpose" and hard working. | | | | The German Shepard was used for years as a sheep |
| As the years progressed and World War II struck | | | | herding or militarywork dog. Now, the German |
| the American and | | | | Shepard is used as a beloved companion and attimes |
| British soldiers were impressed by the German | | | | a work dog. The Police are known for using German |
| Shepard. The soldiersbroughtexamples of the dog | | | | Shepard's intheir line of work. The German Shepard |
| home and the German Shepard became an | | | | has a life expectancy of twelveyears. This is |
| overnightsuccess. Today, the German Shepard is | | | | considered to be a great herding dog. |
| loved as a working dog and as afamily pet. | | | | The German Shepard is a gentle and loyal companion. |
| A German Shepard usually weighs around | | | | This is a great dogfor an individual or for a family to |
| seventy-five to ninety pounds. | | | | own. |
| The coat of a German Shepard is usually gray, tan, | | | | Written by Carl Johannsen. |