German Shepherd
A breeding program developed by the German Shepherd Dog League has been used to produce the best pure bred in Australia. The League has succeeded in developing a breed with a stable temperament and sound body by using a scoring system to ... [... more]
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Black German Shepherd
The origins of the German Shepherd, be it black, white or black and gold extend back to late nineteenth century Germany. The dog evolved from herding dogs used to tend and protect sheep and over time the breed became extremely popular, especially ... [... more]
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White Shepherd
The White Shepherd is similar to the German Shepherd in most respects other than colour. In fact, white shepherd pups will appear in litters from coloured german shepherd parents, if those parents have the relevant genes. White shepherds were ... [... more]
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J.R. Ackerley
J.R. Ackerley's German shepherd Tulip was skittish, possessive, and wild, but he loved her deeply. This clear-eyed and wondering, humorous and moving book, described by Christopher Isherwood as one of the "greatest masterpieces of animal ... [... more]
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Cynthia Kadohata
Cracker is one of the United States Army's most valuable weapons: a German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. She's a Big Deal, and she likes it that way. ... [... more]
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