German Shepherd
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The German Shepherd (Template:Lang-de, Template:IPA-de) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. In the English language, the breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog (sometimes abbreviated as GSD). The breed was officially known as the Alsatian in Britain from after the First World War until 1977 when its name was changed back to German Shepherd.
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See also
- Czechoslovakian Vlcak—A breed recognized by the FCI, originating by a crossing of 48 German Shepherd Dogs and four Carpathian wolves
- King Shepherd—A mixed breed not recognized by any major kennel club, originating from German Shepherd Dogs
- Shiloh Shepherd—A mixed breed not recognized by any major kennel club, originating from German Shepherd Dogs
- White Swiss Shepherd Dog (Berger Blanc Suisse)—A breed recognised by the FCI, originating from white-coated German Shepherd Dogs
- East-European Shepherd—A breed based on German Shepherd, specially developed in USSR for military, guarding or guiding. This breed is bigger than German Shepherd, having more straight topline and completely another coat which is more suitable for Siberian or even Arctic conditions.
- Select Shepherds - New Hampshire, USA selective breeding program focused on improving health and longevity while maintaining balanced working drives in the German Shepherd dog.
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