German Shepherds at WorkHave you ever wondered what German Shepherds do besides play fetch, eat and sleep? Most dog owners teach them to sit, stay, come, and they also teach them to obey their owners. They are the family pets that sit on our laps all the time, bark at people when they come to the door, and chase the mailman in the summer when the family is outside. Working dogs have jobs such as police dogs, military dogs, guide dogs and herding dogs. The German Shepherd breed originated in Germany from a mixture of several herding dogs. They were first trained in Germany as outdoor dogs. In 1906, the first German Shepherd dog was sent to the United States. Since the 19th century, the number of German Shepherds has increased. Approximately 80,000 German Shepherds are brought to the United States from Germany each year. Many others are born but they do not come from the United States. German farmers learned to breed dogs to obtain the characteristics they desired. German Shepherds are the most intelligent dog breeds. It is the most popular dog in North America. German Shepherds weigh between 55 and 95 pounds. A male weighs just a little lighter than the female. The height of a male is 24 to 26 inches and the height of the female is 22 to 24 inches. They have long, sturdy bodies, pointed ears, almond-shaped eyes, and a long, thick tail. They have black spots all around their bodies. The color of the fur is shades of yellow, beige, brown and sometimes gray. Their thick fur helps them stay warm and dry in winter. They have a double coat in summer, they shed the outer coat so they don't get too hot. German Shepherds are affectionate and kind to their owners, they are very fierce and protective guard dogs. They have a very good sense of smell. When they ...... middle of paper ...... are 2 years old, the owner and dog go home together after completing their training. After a while, the owner and his dogs start traveling everywhere together. German Shepherds, on the other hand, “don’t have an extreme work ethic,” she says. “Not everyone can handle a German Shepherd. They tend to become more protective as they age; There is a fine line between keeping you safe and protecting them. Guide dogs guide their owners up and down stairs and sidewalks. They help their owners so that they do not run into benches, fences, hanging tree branches and many other things. These special dogs have been guiding people for over 100 years. When guide dogs are done for the day, they like to lie down and play with their toys, just like most people do. Guide dogs for about 8 to 10 years. During this time, dogs walk approximately 5,600 miles..