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Interesting Facts About German Shepherds

German Shepherds are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. And they are world-famous pups for all the right reasons.

German Shepherds are undeniably adorable, but there are a few things that you may not know. Here are 22 German Shepherd facts you might find interesting.

German army captain, Max Von Stephanitz, first registered a German Shepherd Dog in Germany in 1899. The dog resulted from breeding between herding dogs to develop an ideal service dog.

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They are natural herders and sprinters. German Shepherds were initially used to gather sheep into a flock and protect them from predators.

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German Shepherds are great family pets. Although German Shepherds were originally developed for herding purposes, these loyal dogs make excellent family pets and guard dogs.

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German Shepherds are one of the world’s most athletic dogs. They are also very intelligent, and you can train them to do almost anything.

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The German Shepherd breed boasts a soft, double-layered coat. It comprises a thick and dense undercoat with a longer-length top coat. You’ll find these dogs sporting either a medium or a long coat.

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