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German Shepherds
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German Shepherds - History
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Lanes House Of Shepherds © 2001-2004
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The ancient predecessors of modern German Shepherds were reflected in the works by Tacitus, an early Roman historian. He referred to them as 'wolf-like dogs'. In ancient times there were a lot of dog varieties, whose missions were driving cattle, guarding property, carrying loads and accompanying soldiers during war time. Due to these activities, many breeds have genetically achieved enviable intelligence and strength that were added to high speed, endurance and perfect eyesight.
Those old fathers of the German Shepherd varied in size, color and coat type according to climatic conditions. Their basic job was to guard sheep and other cattle. All that prompted Max von Stephanitz, a cavalry Captain, to develop a uniform breed of dog, which was to have a distinctive appearance and which was to inherit all of the useful qualities from its numerous predecessors. Thus was bred a dog with so vast a potential that no other animal could display.
In 1899 a group of enthusiasts, headed by Max von Stephanitz, founded the 'Society for German Shepherd Dogs' (SV). They produced a number of species, drafted a breed standard and defined registration procedures. Nowadays it is the largest German Shepherd Club in the world. The breed was called the German shepherd Dog. However, between and after the world wars due to anti-German sentiment, German Shepherds were called 'Alsatian' dogs, but in 1977 the initial name was returned to the breed.
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