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Princeton's WordNet

  1. German shepherd, German shepherd dog, German police dog, alsatiannoun

    breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind

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  1. German Shepherd Dog

    The German Shepherd or Alsatian is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. The breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz using various traditional German herding dogs from 1899. It was originally bred as a herding dog, for herding sheep. It has since been used in many other types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police work, and warfare. It is commonly kept as a companion dog, and according to the Fédération Cynologique Internationale had the second-highest number of annual registrations in 2013.

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  1. german shepherd dog

    A German Shepherd Dog is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. It's known for its intelligence, versatility, and capability in performing tasks such as herding, guarding, search and rescue, police and military roles, and disability assistance. The breed typically has a double coat which is dense and straight with a harsh, close-lying outer coat, and is usually tan with a black saddle. Its physical characteristics include a strong square build, erect ears, and an alert, intelligent expression.

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  1. German Shepherd Dog

    The German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. German Shepherds are a relatively new breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, German Shepherds are working dogs developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. Since that time, however, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, German Shepherds around the world are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and even acting. German Shepherds currently account for 4.6% of all dogs registered with the American Kennel Club.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of German Shepherd Dog in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of German Shepherd Dog in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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