How to choose a dog G German Shepherd German Shepherd Odin's Kennel T he german Shepherd came from Germany, in the 1880's. The exact orgin is not known, however it is thought to be made up of various breeds of sheepdog and possibly wolf.
Colours are black with tan, sable or all black, and other colours.
German Shepherds are very loyal, obedient and have a high learning ability, for these reasons they are often used as working dogs. A well bred and trained dog will fit into a family environment. They are very intelligent and learn readily. They are protective of their owners, to avoid agression towards strangers and for a well adjusted dog all round, it's important they receive firm but gentle training, plenty of exercise and activities and lots of your time. They have been used for herding, as guard dogs, guide dogs, police, military, search and rescue and lots of other activities.