German Shepherd Dog

Introduction:

German shepherd is a dog breed originated in Germany. If we talk about the history of German shepherd dog, they were known as Alsatian dogs in United Kingdom until 1970s. The name Alsatian comes from German French border, where the British fought a ferocious battle with the Germans. The German shepherd is also known as GSD. German shepherd are the first guide dogs in the history of mankind. The recognized name is German shepherd dog in English language. A very strong built, comparatively medium – large sized dog, the German shepherd stands 60 to 65 cm in height and has a weight of around 30 to 40 Kgs.   The German shepherd has different types.

• Saddle coat German Shepherd Dog.
• Black German Shepherd Dog.
• Sable German Shepherd Dog.
• Panda German Shepherd Dog.
• White German Shepherd Dog.

In addition to its types the German shepherd has a unique feature that they have breeds according to atmosphere in which they live for example countries that has a high temperature, they have short haired breed and for the countries that has cold temperature has a long haired breed.   German shepherd comes in different colors as well which includes Black, Sable, Grey, Black & Silver and Black & Tan. German shepherds are among one of the most beautiful breeds, with a variety of colors and coat types. Lifespan of a German shepherd is around 9 to 13 years.

Reasons to Adapt a German Shepherd Dog:

There are many reasons to adapt a German shepherd and you will be in love with the GSD after adapting for sure.

1. Adorable and cute German shepherd puppies:

German shepherd puppies are the cutest in every single manner. They are adorable and wants to play, learn every time. German shepherd puppies ears adds beauty in their anatomy. German shepherd puppies make a very loyal, and loving pets. It is very necessary to teach a German shepherd puppy with love and not to hurt them otherwise it would end up resenting you. Make sure to provide potty training and basic commands like ‘’sit’’, ‘’stand’’ ,’’stay’’ and ‘’come’’ when you adapt a German shepherd puppy.

2. Loyalty of a German shepherd:

 German shepherd are considered one of the highly active breed. German shepherd dogs are naturally loyal and they bond pretty well with familiar faces. They develop a course of becoming overprotective for their family and territory. German shepherd can even take a bullet for their owner if there is some danger relating to his owner.

3. Work is their reason to live:

If you ask a German shepherd owner what is the reason that you adapted a German shepherd, majority of the owner will end up saying work ethics. It is a curious breed. Wants to learn new things. They need jobs, the one with the most challenges in it to thrive. Talking about their energy level they are of no match with other dog breeds and are considered Skittish.

4. German Shepherds are smart:

 German shepherd are smart, in fact they are spooky smart. They will figure out minor things before their owners do. They sense things. Keeping in mind they are extremely sensitive to human moods. They are smart to that instinct that they will figure out their owner’s schedule before their owner realizes. German shepherd adapt itself very quickly with the environment they live in. They do not want a big yard to live, they can easily live in apartment and that is what separates them with other breeds.

5. Excellent Listeners:

 You cannot compare any other dog breed with German shepherd when it comes to listening. The wonderful, adorable ears can hear your voice from a long distance. Watching them tilt their head when you come close to them can put a smile on your face even in the toughest day and can boost your mood in a single second.

6. Obedient, Alert and Confident:

 German shepherd are naturally guard dogs. Most of the countries in the world are using German shepherd to investigate crime scenes or to do tasks that a normal human being is not able to do. German shepherds are very obedient dogs. They can learn things very quickly. Alertness is another gem that you can add in their qualities. They can sense danger and can alert their owner by barking. German shepherd are also very confident and courageous when it comes to protecting their owners.

7. A Family dog:

Strong protective intuition are a hallmark of German shepherd. German shepherd is a very protective family dog who can protect his family even if he has to sacrifice his life. They are always ready to play. Keeping in mind that it is very much necessary to give proper training and socialization , starting when they are puppies. A family with a German shepherd can feel safe anywhere.

Besides these reasons there are countless other reasons to adapt a German shepherd that you cannot get in any other dog breed. In the end we can say German shepherd is a gem if you are going to adapt a dog.