German Shepherd Dog!

During World War 1 the dog's name was changed in the UK to "Alsatian". This new name was chosen because the first dogs were brought back from Alsace-Lorraine by soldiers that had served there, and also because the name avoided reference to Germany; for the same reason, in the US its name was changed to "Shepherd Dog". Soldiers from both countries were impressed by the breed's abilities. Highly adaptable and obedient, the German Shepherd Dog has proved valuable as a guard dog and tracker, and is used by police and armed forces world wide. It is also employed as a search and rescue dog and as a guide dog for blind people.

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