German Shepherd Dog: Characteristics, Breeding Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

German Shepherd (German: Deutscher Schäferhund; English: German Shepherd) is a breed of dog. It was only officially named German Shepherd in 1977. Therefore, the names vary from place to place. In the Chinese context, it is often called German Wolfdog or German Wolfdog. They are agile and suitable for activities in the working environment and are often deployed to participate in various tasks, such as police, guard, search and rescue and military, and also do the work of guide dogs. During the Japanese colonial period, Taiwan used a large number of German shepherd dogs as military dogs, so the Hokkien name for German shepherd dogs in Taiwan was "military dog (kun-iōng-káu)". German Shepherds are native to Germany. By 1880, German Shepherds had been established throughout Germany and used as shepherd dogs. It was recruited by the German army during World War I and used as a military dog to accompany the army. It was basically finalized after being bred by the German army to make up for their weaknesses. Because of their tall size, powerful appearance, and strong working ability, they are active in many parts of the world as police dogs, search and rescue dogs, guide dogs, shepherd dogs, ornamental dogs, and domestic pet dogs. The common German Shepherds currently include the "West German Shepherd" which was further improved by the Federal Republic of Germany, and the more original "East German Shepherd" bred by the German Democratic Republic. There is a significant difference in the body shape between the two. In order to enhance its ornamental appearance, the back arch of the "West German Shepherd" is larger than that of the "East German Shepherd". Usually the more common one is "West German Shepherd". "East German Shepherds" are active in the ranks of working dogs in socialist countries such as East Germany, the Soviet Union and China, usually as military dogs.