5 facts about the German Shepherd, did you already know them?

Intelligent, agile and extremely smart - these are the traits that make the German shepherd so beloved.
That unconditional focus on the boss and inexhaustible strength to always keep going certainly don't detract from that.
But there is much more under that thick coat, something you may not have known.

1. The breed comes from Germany

Okay, this makes sense, of course - but do you know exactly how this went down?
In 1889, Max von Stephanitz noticed a wolf-like dog competing in a dog show in West Germany.
He was impressed by this dog's intelligence and discipline. After he took the dog home with him,
he founded the German Shepherd Dog Club and laid the foundation for the breed. His motto was useful and intelligent -
appearance only came second.

2. World War I brought them to the West

During World War I, German soldiers used many German shepherds as service dogs - for first aid, delivering messages
and as guard dogs. The Americans were so impressed that they took these dogs to the US. There they quickly became popular.
In fact, according to the American Kennel Club, the German shepherd was the second most popular dog in the country in 2014.

3. Some may suffer from dwarfism

It is not common, but some German shepherds suffer from dwarfism.
This keeps them small throughout their lives and makes them look like a puppy. Although this looks cute,
is actually very sad, because it is often accompanied by serious health problems.

4. They are incredibly smart

That German shepherds are smart, of course, most owners and sitters already know.
But did you know that they are officially the third smartest breed of dog in the world?
They often learn a new trick after only five repetitions and execute commands in 95% of the cases
right away. Perfect features for those with a dog sitter collaborates.

5. On YouTube, this breed is hugely popular

If you search for "German Shepherd" on YouTube, you get more than half a million results.
From adorable puppies to impressive workouts - this breed is an absolute favorite.
View this popular video for a smile.

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