05/10/2026
May 10th is National German Shepherd Day!
- The German Shepherd breed was first established in 1899 in, you guessed it, Germany!
- They worked as war dogs in both WWI and WWII
-Although German Shepherds require lots of activity and strict training, they can make the most loyal and protective companions!
- They came to the United States in the early 1900โs and were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908
- German Shepherds also make for great police dogs, service dogs, and have appeared in many movies & TV shows throughout history! ๐พโค๏ธ
Sources: Dogs 101 (Animal Planet), AKC.org, Britannica.com
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