| The first German Shepherds, as implied, were bred in | | | | owning a German Shepherd is considered illegal. |
| Germany. Their initial purpose was to help with herding | | | | Luckily, this is not the case for majority of America. |
| sheep along the countryside. And being working dogs, | | | | Not being bothered by reports and ill - associations, |
| they were valued by their owners for their agility, | | | | dog lovers all across US still consider German |
| discipline and most importantly their intelligence. Did you | | | | Shepherd Dogs, a great family pet. They believe that |
| know that German Shepherd Dogs are considered to | | | | these dogs do not just have brains and brawn, but |
| be the third most intelligent breed in the world? Yes, as | | | | they do have a heart as well. As a pet, they can be |
| far as intelligence is concerned, they only come next to | | | | really affectionate and loyal to their family and the |
| Border Collies and Poodles. | | | | people they know. In addition, these dogs respond well |
| Here's the thing though, throughout their existence, they | | | | with non - verbal cues thus making them easy to train |
| have been plagued with bad reputation. Their | | | | and socialize if needed. |
| association with Germans during the World War II, | | | | So do not succumb to their scary appearance. Given |
| added up to some reports of dog attacks and bites to | | | | enough love, training and behavior modification (if |
| humans have created quite a havoc to their popularity. | | | | needed), any person can make German Dogs, a great |
| This is perhaps why in some states or countries, | | | | family pet. |