German Shepherds

Offers information on German and Australian Shepherds. The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a versatile working-dog, capable of being trained to perform a wide variety of tasks. GSDs are family pets, police dogs, guide dogs, search and rescue dogs, bomb and drug detection dogs, sheep and cattle herders, hunting companions, guard dogs, obedience champions, avalanche dogs, assistance dogs, show dogs, and more. Regardless of their particular role, GSDs are excellent companions provided they receive the attention, training, and exercise they need and feel useful. On the other hand, a neglected GSD will use those same wonderful traits to devise ways to amuse himself, much to the chagrin of his owner. Bigger is not better in German Shepherds. The German Shepherd is not built to have a skeletal and muscular structure of an oversize breed. An inch out of standard may be acceptable providing the general line is not consistently out of standard. Offers information on German and Australian Shepherds.

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Australian Shepherds

Offers information on German and Australian Shepherds. Intelligent and very alert, the Australian Shepherd gives complete devotion to his owner. All he asks in return is the chance to work. He was bred to herd livestock, and is serious and single-minded about his job. Date entered into Regular Classes: January 1, 1993. The Australian Shepherd is AKC's 135th breed. The Australian Shepherd probably originated in the Basque region of the Pyrenees, mountains between Spain and France, but was dubbed the Australian Shepherd because of its association with Basque shepherds who came into the United States from Australia in the 1800s. The Australian Shepherd was initially called by many names, including Spanish Shepherds, Pastor Dogs, Bob-Tails, Blues, Heelers, New Mexican Shepherds and California Shepherds. The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent dog with strong herding and guarding instincts. He is an agile dog who has the stamina to work all day. One distinguishing characteristic of the Australian Shepherd is its tail, which is usually a naturally bobbed tail or it may be docked. The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, active dog who requires regular exercise. He is good natured and even tempered, although he may be shy with strangers. Offers information on German and Australian Shepherds.