The German Shepherd Dog (GSD, also known as an Alsatian), (German: Deutscher Schäferhund) is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, whose origins date to 1899. As part of the Herding group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding sheep. Because of their strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training they are often employed in police and military roles, in forces around the world. Due to their loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.

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  1. 1 ryanak88
    2009 Oct 23

    We Germans are very …
    We Germans are very efficient. :)

  2. 2 Maul767
    2009 Oct 23

    a lot stronger then …
    a lot stronger then a rottie at 265-328

  3. 3 Maul767
    2009 Oct 23

    it bull a …
    it bull a german shepherd bite for is 238-450-750 pounds depends on the size of the head

  4. 4 JoshSaNgRe10
    2009 Oct 23

    i love my two …
    i love my two german shepherds…
    DUKE AND DAISY!!!
    AND THEY ARE SERIOUS ABOUT LOYALTY
    DUKE WOULD TAKE A BULLET FOR ME
    AND DAISY LOVE ME!!!XD

  5. 5 Thehyperblackwolf
    2009 Oct 23

    AWESOME DOGS
    AWESOME DOGS

  6. 6 machain1996
    2009 Oct 23

    i have one and i …
    i have one and i love it

  7. 7 sheeeve08
    2009 Oct 23

    rayebee they aren’t …
    rayebee they aren’t all that easily worked with. I have a very dominant, somewhat harder male out of the Czech republic. When you do real world protection, or work with the higher drive, harder ones, training is a lot harder and they take a tremendous amount of training to do it right. I see numerous German Shepherds with behavior problems compared to other breeds, but it all goes to who owns and works with it. But I do agree, with you great animals, and THE best breed ever.

  8. 8 dimitrisgr82
    2009 Oct 23

    You can’t but fall …
    You can’t but fall in love with them. My boy Thor is out training now but he’s coming back home in three days. This is a very strong and noble breed and I have a lot of respect for them.

  9. 9 cuvah
    2009 Oct 23

    LOVE GERMAN …
    LOVE GERMAN SHEPHERDS!!!!

  10. 10 reian41
    2009 Oct 23

    I love them and I’m …
    I love them and I’m getting one

  11. 11 spikyPikachu901
    2009 Oct 23

    i HAd a german …
    i HAd a german sheperd, but when i got older, we had to give her away… Shadow was a pup, and HUGE! plus we didnt have space for her in our tiny yard….*siiighhh*

  12. 12 foxstriker10
    2009 Oct 23

    German shepards are …
    German shepards are badass dogs.. :D

  13. 13 rayebee
    2009 Oct 23

    this video is true …
    this video is true about GSDs I have had 7 in the last 70years.dont ever have them for a junk yard dog.They are sociable dogs.never hit them.Talk to them sternly.the worst part of owning a GSD is when its time to see good bye.Great video.great animals.

  14. 14 qUEENMICE97
    2009 Oct 23

    Thats Why Im Gonna …
    Thats Why Im Gonna Get A German Shepherd!Haha!

  15. 15 TheLatias34
    2009 Oct 23

    I might be getting …
    I might be getting a german shephard
    i heard they are excellent guard dogs and easy to train. I`ll be training this pooch like no other!

  16. 16 Furychick83
    2009 Oct 23

    There’s no secret, …
    There’s no secret, we treat our pets as like a person. We give her buffered pills everyday and glucosamine pills everyday as well. We hide them in liver sauage. My mom does walk her everyday.

  17. 17 m1shadow
    2009 Oct 23

    Thats awesome …
    Thats awesome furrychick83!! My German shepherd is 10 going 11 in 2 months. He is an inside dog, and i give him glucosamine treats every day, also excercise him just about every day, he is in excellent shape,, whats the secret you have used to have your dog living a long good life?

  18. 18 islamsuxs
    2009 Oct 23

    Right on ! doughboy
    Right on ! doughboy

  19. 19 godzilla964
    2009 Oct 23

    We got a german …
    We got a german shepherd puppy during last year’s christmas, and we just love her.

  20. 20 Furychick83
    2009 Oct 23

    I have a german …
    I have a german shephard/dobermin mix. She’s 14yrs old going on 15 next month!

  21. 21 choirsucks
    2009 Oct 23

    mix between gsd and …
    mix between gsd and what

  22. 22 keybladegirl17
    2009 Oct 23

    my German Shepherd …
    my German Shepherd mix pup Molly, Is a joy but she dosen’t Listen to anyone else but me. and She keeps on looking at shadows on the floor or walls. But she is a joy. she just seems really dumb somtimes but then again she still is a pup.

  23. 23 XpolymerX
    2009 Oct 23

    Aww! good luck with …
    Aww! good luck with your baby!!

  24. 24 Alknight1128
    2009 Oct 23

    i have a german …
    i have a german shepherd but it needs SERIOUS training…hes about 7 months old and he has one ear that wont stand up. he likes to play with our cat and still he need serious training…his name is Neron Hernandez

  25. 25 Willow102183
    2009 Oct 23

    on my way home from …
    on my way home from work,I have to pass through 3 malls.these malls employ bomb sniffing dogs.while walking,a GSD,who was sitting beside his handler,came to me and started licking my foot and my leg.I would have taken the dog home if his handler didn’t restrain him..a sweet “teddy bear”,if you ask me..


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