The German Shepherd has Sublime intelligence
Seeing a German Shepherd collaborating with police, rescue forces, or working as a guide is nothing strange. And it is a dog with very high intellectual abilities. They’re in the top 3 of the most intelligent breeds in the world. Of course, despite being intelligent by nature, it is very important that they be provided with an adequate education. Especially for their physical, mental, and social development.
Participated in the two great world contests
The German Shepherd was one of the breeds chosen to accompany the German army in World War I and II. When the first of these wars began, the race was not yet well known. However, their great tracker skills, agility, and loyalty proved their capabilities. Therefore, they did not hesitate to have these furry animals again for World War II.
Gained worldwide popularity after WWI
After World War I, both what was demonstrated during those hard years, as well as the stories told by those who saw the German Shepherds perform, caused the popularity of the breed to spread internationally. Not only to other countries in Europe but also in the USA.
The German Shepherd has a controversial coat
This is one of the most unknown German Shepherd curiosities. The coat of this dog has managed to generate controversy about who is the official of the breed. In general, only one with a double undercoat with undercoat is accepted as the correct standard. The outer layer would be dense, hard, and straight and the inner layer being softer. As for the colors, the most common are completely black or those that are black and brown. Although there are specimens whose black hue derives from gray and fire to yellowish tones.
Its origin: grazing
This is one of the curiosities of the German Shepherd that should not surprise us if we simply pay attention to its name. And of course, that it is called “German Shepherd” gives us a great clue (not to say that it makes it clear) its place of origin and the main activity for which it was intended. So yeah, before we humans brought them into some of our activities, this dog was herding flocks through the German countryside. To this day, of course, they’re still a great sheepdog.
By Mary Swift
German Shepherds are movie dogs!
The intelligence and loyalty of these dogs have also led them to be chosen to perform. Before the small and the big screen. Among the most famous German Shepherds are the protagonist of “The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin”, that of “Rex, a different policeman” or Will Smith’s best friend in “I am a legend.“
First guide dog
As we said before, this furry is one of the ones that humans use the most to help us in many tasks. One of them is to serve as guides for the blind. Surely in your head, you have more present for this work to the dogs of the Labrador breed, for example. But one of the most interesting German Shepherd facts is that it was this dog and no other that was the first to act as a guide. Flash, Judy, Filly, and Meta are the names of the first 4 German Shepherds trained for that mission. They were assigned to WWI veterans.
They will eat all the food that is put in front of them
And they are very gluttonous dogs! These furry ones can get hungry when they see food. Therefore, as much as they are well educated in other fields, they must also be educated in this. The first thing is to make sure that the food you give your dog is correct for its breed, weight, and age. Also, their activity. In this way, you will ensure that the furry is not overfed but neither that it is eating less. And that is why it becomes anxious when seeing any delicacy. It is also advisable that the total recommended daily amount is divided into several doses. That way you won’t get so desperate when you go long hours without eating.
