Photos: Koljambus/BigStock.com, exopixel/BigStock.com, Anutaray/BigStock.com s its name suggests, the
German Shepherd Dog originated in Germany, with the first off icial German Shepherd
Club (SV) founded in 1899. When cavalry off icer Captain Max
Von Stephanitz bought his first German
Shepherd, he was smitten. Widely recognised as the “father of the breed”,
Captain Von Stephanitz led the way in promoting German Shepherds and was instrumental in introducing them to life in the service. Recognising their high level of intelligence and ability to be trained, the German Shepherd Dog Club
AT A GLANCE
Grooming: ★★★★★
Exercise: ★★★★★
Size: Large
Lifespan: 10–14 years
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
A German Shepherd’s calling is to protect and serve, whether