| The Alsatian, commonly known as the German | | | | to their strong teeth and jaws, they can be |
| Shepherd Dog, is a working dog breed that often | | | | trained to attack. Unfortunately, they can also |
| acts as military dogs, guard dogs, police dogs, or | | | | become too aggressive or become fearful if not |
| search and rescue dogs. They are used because | | | | bred properly. Many of these types of dogs, who |
| they can be trained in protection and obedience | | | | are either poorly bred or have owners who don't |
| easily and they like to please their owners. | | | | train them properly, end up in puppy mills. Since |
| German Shepherd Dogs are large, strong dogs | | | | German Shepherds are frequently used as attack |
| that have coats with either long or short hair. | | | | and police dogs, they have received an image of |
| Their coats' colors vary, but are mostly seen in | | | | being quite dangerous. However, most German |
| tan and brown. However, there are some | | | | Shepherds make great pets for families and are |
| German Shepherds who are completely black or | | | | not aggressive. |
| white. German Shepherds' ears stand up erect | | | | German Shepherds are very emotional dogs and |
| and they also have long tails. | | | | are quite loyal. They are sometimes used as guide |
| There are several lines of German Shepherd, all | | | | dogs, but that is on the decline as they can get |
| of which have different looks, behavior and skills. | | | | separation anxiety and trauma. As stated earlier, |
| The international working line of German | | | | different lines of German Shepherds vary in |
| Shepherds are bred as working dogs. They are | | | | temperament. Working dogs have more energy |
| quite tough but their appearance varies. The North | | | | and are more obedient. They are intelligent and |
| American show line of German Shepherds are | | | | become upset if they do not get enough exercise. |
| bred for their appearance, which is unique to | | | | They like to have a job to do, which is why they |
| them. Their backs are more angled than a typical | | | | are often used as rescue dogs. North American |
| German Shepherd's and unfortunately this can be | | | | lines of German Shepherd Dogs are more fitted |
| bad for their backs. They are also believed to not | | | | for the role of companions. |
| have the working dog traits of the other lines. | | | | Due their large size, German Shepherds can |
| The international show line of German Shepherd | | | | suffer from elbow problems and hip dysplasia. |
| Dog also is bred more so on appearance, so they | | | | They may have skin allergies or have von |
| typically look the same. | | | | Willebrand's disease. The average life span of a |
| German Shepherds tend to develop great loyalty | | | | German Shepherd is twelve years. |
| and are very obedient towards their owners. Due | | | | |