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Hello and Greetings My name is Jacob Von LaBrea. History and Bio * A stray in high kill shelter~Southern California * Rescued by GSR in California~there 9 months * Adopted by Rescued Helpers Inc * Transported to Tucson by Larry "Steve" Combs * Adoption age 4 years old * Current age 10 years old * Retired Therapy Dog |
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Blackie Von Helfen Rescued Helpers Inc Therapy Dog History & Bio * Owner dump~with another dog * Dumped inside city dog park * Foster by mama "Peggy" * Adopted by Rescued Helpers Inc * Thrown away age 3 years old * Current age 5 years old * Therapy Dog |
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HISTORY OF THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
With over hundred years of rich historical background, the German Shepherd Dog breed has undergone several phases of evolutionary and developmental process. The German Shepherd Dog breed actually appeared appeared almost late at the fag end of the 19th century in Germany. It was in the year 1882 that the base or the foundation dogs of the present GSD breed had been exhibited at a show in Hanover. Those dogs were not like the German Shepherds as we see them today. German Shepherd Dog is a comparatively modern breed, as it was not registered until 1899. Back in the year 1891, an organization known as the Phylax Society was formed, with an aim to establish standardization for the sheep dog breeds of Germany. However, owing to the difference in school of thoughts the members of the Phylax fought over which traits should each breed consist of. The society had to be disbanded in the year 1894. Although not successful in its goal, the Phylax Society had paved the way for the key person of standardization - Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz (December 30, 1864 – 22 April 1936). Mr. Stephanitz purchased a property near Grafrath in the 1890s, and there he began experimenting with dog breeding, with a motive to create a perfect working dog that would work with the shepherd during the then period in Germany. He used different sheepm dogs that were in existence during that period, mixing them, trying to come up with specimens to meet his specific requirements. |
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General Description Of the German Shepherd Dog
(Alsatian, Deutscher Schaferhund) The German Shepherd is a strong, agile dog with a well-muscled build and an overall appearance that denotes liveliness, nobility, and quality. The breed’s well-balanced body is just longer than it is tall, and its outline consists of smooth curves as opposed to angles. They are substantial, fit, and solid, but they are not bulky or cumbersome. Their neck is well-muscled, sturdy, and clean-cut, and its length is in direct proportion to the size of the dog’s head. They have a straight, strong back that is short by comparison, and their high-set withers slope gently into their level topline. The chest of this breed is well-filled, deep, and capacious, and the well-sprung ribs are long and carried down to the sternum. Their abdomen is firm and moderately tucked up into the loin. They have long, obliquely angled shoulder blades that lie flat, and their upper arms are well-muscled. The thickly padded feet are short, compact, and feature a set of well-arched toes.Thighs of this breed are broad and strong, and their croup is gradually sloping. The head of the German Shepherd is chiseled, clean-cut, and noble, and its size is in proportion to the size of the dog’s body. Males of this breed have distinctly masculine facial features, while females have distinctly feminine facial features. Their medium-sized, almond-shaped eyes are obliquely set and dark in color. They have moderately pointed ears that are erect and set parallel to one another. The breed’s forehead is somewhat arched, and their skull slopes downward into their long, wedge-shaped muzzle. Their stop is abrupt and pronounced, and their nose is black in color. They have strong, well developed jaws and their complete set of teeth close in a scissors bite. The ideal coat of the German Shepherd is a medium-length double coat. This double coat consists of a dense, straight, harsh outer layer that is close-fitting. The head, legs, and paws of this breed are covered with short hair, while the hair about the neck is longer and thicker. Coat colors of this German Shepherd vary greatly, but rich, strong colors are preferred.
The first impression of a good German Shepherd Dog is that of a strong, agile, well muscled animal, alert and full of life. It is well balanced, with harmonious development of the forequarter and hindquarter. The dog is longer than tall, deep-bodied, and presents an outline of smooth curves rather than angles. It looks substantial and not spindly, giving the impression, both at rest and in motion, of muscular fitness and nimbleness without any look of clumsiness or soft living. The ideal dog is stamped with a look of quality and nobility--difficult to define, but unmistakable when present. Secondary sex characteristics are strongly marked, and every animal gives a definite impression of masculinity or femininity, according to its sex. Some may be albino which gives them white fur, pink eyes, and brown noses.
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General Appearance of the German Shepherd Dog The German Shepherd is a trotting dog who moves smoothly and rhythmically, covering a lot of ground quickly. Its stride is long, quick, and easy. The hindquarters seem to deliver a power thrust that propels the front end forward. The dog can easily spring from its hindquarters, jumping up or forward to quite a distance. |
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Character traits in German Shepherd Dogs
All breeds have their own unique characters. German Shepherd Dog breed is of no exception. If you are a planning to bring a German Shepherd Dog as a new addition to your family, you need to be quite aware of whether German Shepherd Dog breed is the right pick for you. Selecting the right breed is very important, especially if you are a first time owner, and knowing the character traits of German Shepherd Dog in advance find its importance here. GSD has its very unique character traits, which needs to be
understood before you bring him home. The typical German Shepherd Dog personality trait includes characteristics such as royal demeanor, courageous, adaptable, intelligent, powerful, loyal and dedicated dog which made him the most popular canine breed in the world.
Only an experienced German Shepherd owner can correctly identify the personality traits in GSD breed. They are highly assertive; self confident with a noticeable degree of aloofness tends to show up at times. This makes strangers not expect them to make friends indiscriminately and instantly. This personality trait in German Shepherd Dog breed is good in many ways. The strangers think twice to enter into your premise; moreover GSDs are highly territorial. One the other hand, this personality trait in the breed makes it a better working dog. Trainers take the opportunity of aloofness trait in German Shepherds to train them to perform tasks that do not lend to its overly friendly nature. You would not probably want your guard GSD or guide GSD to be overly friendly, despite the fact that the work that your dog is performing preludes the natural aloofness as a personality trait.
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Family campanions & Working Dogs Our rescued canines come from all over the united states. Our primary focus * Death Row Dogs *German Shepherd Dogs and Laborbor Retrivers Working Dogs (1) Assistant Dogs (2) Therapy Dogs (3) Service Dogs Our K-9's will not be paired and/or adopted out until these standards are met (1) Temperment Tested (2) Food, Dog and Human Aggression Tested (3) House trained (potty trained) (4) Crate Trained (5) Basic Commands (6) Bascic Obedience (7) Leash trained (8) Socialized in the comunity and at the dog parks |
