German shepherd by Vaida Hessoun

German shepherd by Vaida Hessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd Made with love en-us 2021-10-25 13:12:05 UTC 2026-03-07 00:14:06 UTC hello@padlet.com QMC vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841609814 On March 13, 1942, the Quartermaster Corps (QMC) of the United States Army begins training dogs for the newly established War Dog Program.]]> 2021-10-25 13:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841609814 First Breed Show vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841624306 A breed standard was drawn up and the first breed show took place in 1899 following which the GSD became firmly established across Germany.]]> 2021-10-25 13:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841624306 First found in U.S vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841626221 In 1906 the first dogs were exported to the USA .]]> 2021-10-25 13:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841626221 vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841630277 Although we are a German Shepherd Dog rescue, there does not seem to be an official Caucasian Rescue here in the UK, so since 2013, we have been helping these dogs find homes and have built up a good knowledge of this breed.]]> 2021-10-25 13:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841630277 First German Shepherd in America vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841664858
Mira von Offingen, imported by Otto Gross, was shown by H. Dalrymple, of Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania in the open class at Newcastle and Philadelphia. The first championships awarded German Shepherd Dogs was in 1913.

]]> 2021-10-25 13:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841664858 Links vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841670328 https://www.gsdca.org/german-shepherd-dogs/breed-history.html]]> 2021-10-25 13:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841670328 Extra info vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841685265 The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. According to the FCI, the breed's English language name is German Shepherd Dog.

Hypoallergenic: No

Life expectancy : 9 – 13 years

Speed : 30 mph (Maximum, Running)

Weight : Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 49–71 lbs (22–32 kg)

Temperament : Intelligent, Stubborn, Curious, Loyal, Alert, Obedient, Confident, Watchful, Courageous

Colors: Black, Black & Tan, Sable, Black & Silver, Red & Black, Grey

Height: Male: 24–26 inches (60–65 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm)

]]> 2021-10-25 13:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841685265 vaidahessoun https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841734824 As the name suggests, the German Shepherd originated in Germany in the late 1800s. The most intelligent, responsive and obedient local shepherd dogs in Germany were bred to create what is now known as the German Shepherd. This breed was responsible for herding sheep and protecting flocks from predators.]]> 2021-10-25 13:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vaidahessoun/5mwidt9kfu09w9hd/wish/1841734824