Germany

The German Shepherd, as its name implies, has its origins in Germany. In Germany, German Shepherd breed types have split into two distinct bloodlines-the Working Bloodlines and the Show Bloodlines. The official of this breed is GSD, or German Shepherd Dog.

Among dog breeds, the German Shepherd is a relative newcomer, having originated only in 1899. They were originally developed for sheep herding but are now used the world over as the most preferred breed of working dogs in the military, search-and-rescue, police, and as guide dogs. This is due to their qualities of intelligence, obedience and strength as well …