Tuesday, April 7, 2009

The German Shepherds Beauty|, Brains and Brawn

By Chris Howard

The German Shepherd will give you the impression of dominance and gracefulness the moment you see one. It is a royal animal, alert and flowing with life and vigor, demonstrating an image of healthy muscular fitness . This is a large-sized companion, with a nice strong body that is elongated rather than tall.

This breed is known to demonstrate a amazing look of royalty and quality. The German Shepherd breed is tagged for producing dogs that are self-assured without being overbearing, direct and brave without being hostile, and possessing a certain aloofness that speaks of this animal's tendency not to lend itself to indiscriminate friendships.

However, as soon as the dog learns to trust his owners and establishes a firm relationship with them, the German Shepherd is quite loving toward children. He is a superb guard and a loyal family pet, which is usually what many families are looking for. A German Shepherd possesses agility, loyalty, and is the third-smartest dog in the world: I'd say that's a perfect choice for you!

Deutscher Schferhund, its original name, literally translates to German Shepherd Dog. Its initial purpose was to help shepherds guide herds and protect sheep, hence it was given that name. In Germany's local communities in the 1800s, it was practical to breed dogs to preserve the traits that were vital in herding and protecting flocks from predators.

Dogs would be selected and bred based on the qualities that shepherds thought were needed for shepherding, namely the animal had to be smart, quick on its feet, and have a great sense of smell. The upshot of this practice produced dogs that performed this task superbly, but looked different based on their locality, and their abilities differed as well. This was generally the trend for shepherds at the time.

German Shepherds are known for their zeal to learn new things and their zeal to have a definite purpose. The same traits that make the German Shepherd a fiercely devoted protector and an excellent herder have also launched it to the top of working dog lists as the worlds leading military, guard and police dog. Thats not all though: its a loving member of the family, a great herder and a first-class dog show competitor.

It is one of the most famous choices for use as a working dog, being especially well known for helping the police by tracking down criminals, guarding and holding suspects, and patrolling risky areas. They are also great in search and rescue, cadaver searching and drugs and explosives detection, to name just a few. This is because of their sharp sense of smell and ability to work even in a distracting environment, such as airports or shopping malls.

This dogs expression is intelligent, keen and composed, and his coat comes in a wide variety of colors, the most common combinations being tan and black, or red and black. They have a noble, thick outer coat, with a thick undercoat, and a bushy tail that reaches to the hock. Giving off an impression of subtle power and solidity, and being one of the most intelligent, hardworking and agile dogs in the world, the German Shepherd is a wise choice to make when choosing to adopt a pet.

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