FCI 1/1/166 · Country of origin Germany
German Shepherd
Rímsky historik Tacitus písal o "psoch podobných vlkovi v krajine okolo rieky Rýn". Pravdepodobne sa jeho slová vzťahovali na nemeckého ovčiaka a jeho blízkych príbuzných holandského a belgického ovčiaka, ktoré zrejme existovali v dnešnej podobe tisícky rokov. Začiakom prvej svetovej vojny bol populárny v celom Nemecku a rýchlo sa rozšíril aj do ostatných častí sveta. Neprofesionálnym šľachtením však zdedil mnohé fyzické nedostatky, ako aj poruchy v správaní. Starostlivým a odborným šľachtením sa tieto chyby dajú odstrániť. Ak má pes adekvátnu výchovu a výcvik, je priam skvelým - pokojný, spoľahlivý, vnímavý, učenlivý a poslušný.
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The breed emerged in Germany at the end of the 19th century from regional herding dogs. Max von Stephanitz, who founded the studbook in 1899, bred to a single principle — usefulness. Within one generation the shepherd of flocks became the most widespread working dog in the world.
Confident, even-tempered and steady of nerve. Bonds closely with its family and meets strangers with reserve rather than fear or aggression. It learns quickly and needs work — without a job it will invent one, and rarely the job you had in mind.
Brush once or twice a week, daily while the undercoat is shed. The coat is the easier part: this breed needs mental work every day — training, tracking, obedience. A walk on its own is not enough.
Hip and elbow dysplasia are the main concerns; breeding dogs are X-rayed and scored. Degenerative myelopathy is screened by DNA test, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is watched for. With a deep chest, know the signs of gastric torsion.
For an active household that gives the dog work and guidance. Good with children, though its size and movement knock small ones over easily. Demanding for a first-time owner — not in temperament, but in the time it asks for.
Versatile working, herding and service dog.
Police and military service dog, search and rescue, guide and assistance dog, sport dog and family companion.
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