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Cropping the ears of livestock guardian dogs was, and may still be, traditional in some pastoral cultures.The ears of these guardian dogs—such as the Caucasian Shepherd Dog [6] and the Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog—were traditionally cropped to reduce the possibility of wolves or opponent-dogs getting a grip on them.
The eyes are medium-sized and brown. The ears are large and stand erect, open at the front and parallel, but they often are pulled back during movement. A German Shepherd has a long neck, which is raised when excited and lowered when moving at a fast pace as well as stalking. The tail is bushy and reaches to the hock. [28]
Ears that are perked up or facing forward are prepped for action. This means your dog is at attention; she could easily switch gears and get aggressive or playful, depending on the scenario.
In the video, Oakley, a German Shepherd who still looks very much like a puppy himself, is “teaching” his infant sister Junie how to climb a steep set of stairs at their house. Well, either ...
The Dobermann [a] is a German breed of medium-large working dog of pinscher type. It was originally bred in Thuringia in about 1890 by Louis Dobermann, a tax collector. [2] It has a long muzzle and – ideally – an even and graceful gait. The ears were traditionally cropped and the tail docked, practices which are now illegal in many countries.
German Shepherds ranked as the top dog breed in 16 states (at times tying for the top spot with another breed). German Shepherds ranked as the second favorite dog breed in nine states.
The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff-sighthound, which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears, wild boar, and deer. They were also used as guardian dogs of German nobility. It is one of the two largest dog breeds in the world, along with the Irish Wolfhound. [2] [3] [4]
In this video, a young, long-haired German Shepherd named Darya drags a little laundry basket or washing tub into the room. Next, she brings in a soft plaid blanket, and finally, a little stuff in ...