The German Shepherd Dog, also known as Alsatian is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany which dates back in 1899. Developed originally for herding sheep but because of their strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training, today they are often employed as police war dogs.
The German Shepherd Dog is respected and admired throughout the world for its versatility, intelligence, and loyalty. Very Athletic, Extremely Intelligent, you can almost train them to do anything.
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The Labrador Retriever was named the top dog in the United States on Wednesday for the 19th consecutive year by the American Kennel Club.
The German Shepherd came in second place for 2009, due to its increased visibility as a preferred breed for law enforcement, followed by the Yorkshire Terrier, the Golden Retriever and the Beagle.
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Mateyaschuk and Aragon, a handsome jet-black 5-year-old German shepherd, were among the city’s four K-9 search and rescue teams that returned from Haiti this week.
Aragon, along with Caesar, Hunter and Storm, searched rubble piles in Port-au-Prince and were used to help locate survivors amid the debris.
The dogs – trained to detect the scent of live bodies, not human remains – also helped provide closure to people who waited to know if a loved one was dead or alive.
Mateyaschuk says finding a victim is a reward for the highly motivated dogs and they “don’t stop until they drop.”
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Search for K-9 replacement goes beyond Best of Show
Gonzo, the Evansville Police Department’s newest K-9, was like most dogs when Sgt. Brent Hoover got the 17-month-old German shepherd last November.
The dog was enthusiastic, playful and a little unpredictable, but also quick to bond to his new handler.
Eight weeks later, Gonzo is on the verge of graduating from a rigorous course of training designed to meet U.S. Police Canine Association (USPCA) standards and prepare him for duty on the city’s streets.
POLICE dog Troy leapt into action following an attempted burglary at a Torquay hotel.
The German Shepherd was called in after an alleged intruder was spotted in the dining room of the Bishops Court Hotel.
Police say an attempt had been made to take silverware from the hotel on Lower Warberry Road, which was occupied by guests at the time.
Two people were indicted late Monday by a federal grand jury in Denver in the death of a dog and subsequent coverup. Buddy, a German shepherd mix, was dragged 3 miles up a steep, snowy road at Colorado National Monument.
Steven Clay Romero, 37, of Grand Junction did “knowingly torture, needlessly mutilate and needlessly kill” the dog, according to the indictment.
She’s got a successful music and acting career, millions of adoring fans and a hunky boyfriend.
And now Miley Cyrus has every famous woman’s ultimate accessory – a pet dog.
The Hannah Montana star, who already owns a Maltipoo called Sophie, was pictured carrying her new pride and joy, Mate, through West Hollywood this week.
