German Shepherd - Lolly, Steph Orlly
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The German Shepherd, known for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, is one of the most recognizable and respected dog breeds in the world. As the name suggests, the breed hails from Germany, where it was developed to serve as a working dog. The story of the German Shepherd begins in the late 19th century, a period marked by industrialization and societal change in Germany. Before the German Shepherd became the breed we know today, herding dogs were used for centuries in rural Germany. These dogs were bred to help shepherds tend to their flocks of sheep. However, the need for a more…mehr

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The German Shepherd, known for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility, is one of the most recognizable and respected dog breeds in the world. As the name suggests, the breed hails from Germany, where it was developed to serve as a working dog. The story of the German Shepherd begins in the late 19th century, a period marked by industrialization and societal change in Germany. Before the German Shepherd became the breed we know today, herding dogs were used for centuries in rural Germany. These dogs were bred to help shepherds tend to their flocks of sheep. However, the need for a more specialized working dog that could perform a wider range of tasks led to the creation of the German Shepherd. The development of the breed is often attributed to Captain Max von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer who is credited with being the father of the German Shepherd. Von Stephanitz's goal was to create a breed of dog that combined the intelligence, strength, and work ethic of the existing herding dogs with a heightened ability for police and military work. The ideal working dog was one that could perform multiple tasks, from guarding livestock to assisting in various military and police operations. Von Stephanitz began his breeding program in the late 1800s, using the best qualities of local herding dogs, including the dog named Hektor Linksrhein. Hektor, later renamed Horand von Grafrath, was a dog that exhibited remarkable intelligence, loyalty, and trainability, traits that von Stephanitz found crucial for his goal. Hektor became the first registered German Shepherd in 1899, marking the birth of the breed as we know it today. Von Stephanitz founded the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) in 1899, the German Shepherd Dog Club, which played a pivotal role in establishing breed standards and promoting the breed's use in a variety of working roles. He was instrumental in advocating for the breed to be recognized not just as a herding dog, but as a versatile working dog capable of performing tasks such as search and rescue, police work, and even military service. The initial goal of von Stephanitz's breeding program was to produce a dog that was not only capable of herding but also intelligent, courageous, and adaptable enough to serve in a wide range of capacities. The breed quickly gained attention for its superior working ability, and as a result, the German Shepherd began to spread beyond Germany's borders.
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