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German Shepherd Bloodlines – The Truth About Their Lineage
There is a lot of history and lineage behind the extraordinary German Shepherd dog. Created back in 1889 by Max von Stephanitz, the GSD has come a long way since its inception. However, along the path to the modern-day version of the breed, there have been many twists and turns. Because of that, 5 separate German Shepherd bloodlines have been formed. Each one has its own unique physical attributes, temperament, and traits. This article will examine each bloodline closely covering the history and what makes each pedigree so special. American German Shepherd Bloodline: The American line is the Americanized version of the classic GSD from Germany. It is bred mainly…
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German Shepherd Origins – A Unique History Timeline
Welcome to this unique perspective on the origins and history of the German Shepherd Dog. This photographic timeline of events begins in the 1850’s and continues all the way up until modern times detailing the amazing journey of the highly popular and aesthetically pleasing German Shepherd that people have grown to love. German Shepherd History: 1850's Dog breed standards First Dog Breed Standardization Attempts During the 1850’s German people began to develop dogs with specific traits that would help them herd and protect their flocks of sheep. Different shepherds from varying localities bred dogs specific to their needs. Because of this, dogs would fluctuate in appearance and temperament. 1859 Origin…
