However, domesticated dogs also have been documented to attack and kill people. Also, due to their extreme size and power, the wolf-dog hybrid attacks generally show greater damage and death to victims per capita than in the dog population. Many owners of either dogs or hybrids who have experienced bites indicate that it was in play and not intentional. When reports of these bites and extreme attacks are made, the medical profession and heath departments lump them all together. German Shepards, as with all breeds of domesticated dogs, will probably show major similarities to wolves when examined genetically.
Some scientists argue they are so similar that they are different forms of the same breed.
Of course, when comparing a Great Dane to a Mexican Hairless, or a wild wolf to a Malamute we can stand and argue a long time.