Germans!

German Shepherds are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The German Shepherd is well proportioned and very strong."
#2. "The German Shepherd has a sturdy, muscular, slightly elongated body with a light, solid bone structure."
#3. "The nose is most often black however, blue or liver still do sometimes occur, but is considered a fault and can not be shown."
#4. "The dark eyes are almond-shaped, and never protruding."
#5. "The ears are wide at the base, pointed, upright, and turned forward. The ears of puppies under six months may droop slightly."
#6. "The bushy tail reaches almost to its hocks and hangs down when the dog is at rest."
#7. "The front legs and shoulders are muscular and the thighs are thick and sturdy."
#8. "The round feet have very hard soles."
#9. "There are three varieties of the German Shepherd: rough-coated, long rough-coated, and the long-haired. The coat most often comes in black with tan, sable or all black, but also can come in blue, liver and white, but those colors are considered a fault according to most standards. White is not an acceptable color for the German Shepherd, however they are now being recognized as a separate breed, called the American White Shepherd. A piebald color has also occurred in a single German Shepherd bloodline which are now being called Panda Shepherds. A Panda is 35% white, the remainder of color is black and tan, and has no white German Shepherds in its ancestry."
#10. "Often used as working dogs, German Shepherds are courageous, keen, alert and fearless."
#11. "Cheerful, obedient and eager to learn."
#12. "Tranquil, confident, serious and clever."
#13. "Germans are extremely faithful, and brave."
#14. "They will not think twice about giving their lives for their human pack."
#15. "They have a high learning ability."
#16. "German Shepherds love to be close to their families, but can be wary of strangers."
#17. "They only bark when they feel it's necessary."
#18. "Often used as police dogs, the German Shepherd has a very strong protective instinct, and are extremely loyal to their handler."
#19. "A stable, well-adjusted, and trained dog is for the most part generally good with other pets and excellent with children in the family."
#20. "They must be firmly trained in obedience from an early age."
#21. "German Shepherds are one of the smartest and most trainable breeds."
#22. "The breed is so intelligent and learns so readily that it has been used as a sheepdog, guard dog, in police work, as a guide for the blind, in search and rescue service, and in the military."
#23. "The German Shepherd also excels in many other dog activities including schutzhund, tracking, obedience, agility, flyball, and ring sport."
#24. "Their fine noses can sniff out drugs and intruders, and can alert handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation, or gas leaks in a pipe buried 15 feet underground."
#25. "The German Shepherd is also a popular show and family companion."
#26. "Height: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm.)"
#27. "Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40 kg.)"
#28. "Germans will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at least a large yard."
#29. "Life Expectancy: Around 13 years."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/germanshepherd.htm
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