German shepherd

The German shepherd is quite large and robust dog. It's an active breed and need to have enough movement. The German shepherd is the world's most used breed for working purposes, and also became the pet of all breeders. Its dominant characteristics become diligence, obedience, courage, intelligence and performance.

History

Establishment of this breed dates back to the 80-tych of the 19th century in Germany. Origin and use of this breed determines the actual name. Its main task was guarding the sheep and cattle. In different regions of Germany are also present in various forms, and both low, higher, leaner and more robust. German shepherd, as we know it in today, was most likely a combination of these shocks. As a result of strict selection of the dominant characteristics of most working dogs became pasteveckych diligence, obedience, courage, intelligence, and performance. Its unique properties also demonstrated for the first World War in the German army. Then was imported to the USA and Great Britain and since then his popularity only increased.He became the pet of all farmers and in most countries today acts as a versatile working dog. The first breeding group was founded in 1899 and was called Verein Fuer Deutsche Schaeferhund. Around the year 1925 under the name of the Alsatian Wolf Dog in Great Britain became the most popular dog. Improper crossing and treatment has resulted in the breed acquired a dubious reputation. But the opposite is true for the best you can be intelligent vynachvalit their nature, sophistication and a desire to meet as far as possible in all directions. All these advantages are also due to the keeper, who is able to develop and manage.

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