For many people around the world, the German Shepherd is still an example of what an ideal dog should be. First, of course, it should be said about their high intelligence – there are few breeds in the world that could compete with the German Shepherd in this respect. Sometimes it may seem to you that you are communicating with a person in the body of a dog, who, despite the lack of the ability to speak, manages to convey to you the whole gamut of his experiences and thoughts through facial expressions, voice, and body language.
#1 This breed was bred artificially at the end of the 19th century in Germany.
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#2 The weight of an adult German Shepherd can reach 40 kg.
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#3 Among all dog breeds, it is the German Shepherd that is most often used as a service dog.
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