The Art Of Breeding Dogs: Germans' Century Old Tradition - Home

Germans have a centuries old tradition of breeding dogs. In fact one of the most notable German dog breeds there are is the German shepherd,otherwise known as Alsatian, and it is famed and loved around the globe.

Notwithstanding, its not the only German breed there is, its just the nearly renowned one. In fact, German dog breeds cover a good variety of dogs.

For instance a number of German dog breeds make a pretty good protector dogs, like the Doberman. Very loyal, defensive and protective of their owners, these dogs have very strong territorial instincts. They are named after Louis Dobermann, who created the breed out of other purebreeds and some mutts. These dogs are strong and powerful and have an imposing figure with their dark colors and short, elegant coats. They are highly sensible and protective, which is is the reason they require lot of socialization in their early years in order to get them accustomed to humans.

The rest of the German dog breeds are better for sheep-dogs. The most best-known example being the German Shepherd, also known as Alsatian. These breeds were created fairly lately, in 1900 by Max von Stephanitz. This breed was designed for working and herding sheep, but because of its high intelligence, loyalty, and obedience, it has become very usable in other tasks. its one of the most utilized breeds in police and military forces because it can recognize and follow commands better than other large breeds.

Some German dog breeds were even trained for pulling sleds. The best example of this breed is the Eurasier. Of course, today, its not used to pull sleights anymore, but rather as a companionship pet. Because of its disposition, it doesnt make a good working pet. It makes an outstanding family dog because of its loyalty. It also has the advantage of barking very little, which is good if you dont want to bother your neighbors. They are also very quiet and calm indoors, but active when outdoors.

Another famous breed is the Great Dane, which despite its name is not from Danish origin, but rather it forms part of the German dog breeds. it is one of the tallest and biggest dog breeds there are. Despite its size, its an agile dog that can run very fast and needs daily exercise. It also has a very kind and gentle nature. However, it is recommended to dog owners not go after this breed if they have small children, as the Great Dane has a weight and strength that might be too much for them. It is also not a good choice for people that dont have much space or arent prepared for such a big dog.

There are other German dog breeds of course, however these are the most symbolic. Generally, German dog breeds are extremely intelligent, obedient, protective and loyal. On the other hand, German dog breeds require a lot of space, training and socializing in order to avoid aggressive behavior.