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German shepherd


Ivan

When I was almost 6 years old, Ivan came to live with us. A lovely little German shepherd (as you can see in the photo). He was very playful and friendly. He had no guarding instincts (opposite to most members of his breed). Whenever someone showed up, he would wag his tail and run to be caressed. We would walk him every day and play with him in the yard. At night we tied him next to his kennel. When he became 6-7 months old, he just disappeared from the yard. In the morning, my dad went to unleash him, but found the leash with no dog. Ivan had disappeared. They looked for him everywhere. They put flyers. They offered money. We couldn't find him. Apparently, someone took him during the night, he was so friendly he wouldn't have resisted.

Maya
About one year after that, we bought Maya. Maya, unlike Ivan, was only attached to the family. She would allow my brother and me to do anything to her, but when a stranger crossed the street, he would see a pissed off German shepherd stare at him, ready to charge, if he made a wrong move. She was ready to engage into battle with the neighbor's dogs, although it was three of them. When Maya was about one year old, some lousy fool threw poison in the neighborhood. Many dogs were eliminated, Maya among them. It took years for us to adopt another dog. And when we did, although it was a "monster" (a belgian groenendael), we kept him inside the house instead of the yard.
Ivan

I keep a special place in my heart for German shepherds and I can't help admiring them when I see them on the streets with that aristocratic posture. Their back a little lower than the front and that incredible snout full of wit and nobleness. It is considered one of the smartest breeds. They are extremely popular, because of their trainability. They are suitable for families (they have a great relationship with young children) and they can be great guard-dogs. They emotionally bond with their masters and can be very protective of their family, as well as their home. They have medium energy, so normal exercise will keep them happy, but they need large space to move around. They measure 50-65cm (withers) and weigh up to 40 kilos. They love learning and exploring. They have innate curiosity, they are obedient and really strong (that's why the army, fire services and police forces use them as working dogs). Von Stephanitz, is considered their creator, who was a fan of German sheepdogs and he thought that utility is more important in a dog rather than its looks. Trying to find the right dog to create a breed by selective breeding, he would go to show after show, until he found what he was looking for in 1899. He named the dog Horand and he is the first officially registered German shepherd.

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