The German Shepherd was bred at the end of the 19th century. Originally, the German Shepherd was used as a herding dog.
The German Shepherd is versatile and is used more often than other breeds in military service, police work, and to guard state borders. A well-trained German Shepherd is indispensable in apprehending criminals. Today, it is one of the most popular breeds. The German Shepherd is among the top three most intelligent dogs in the world. German Shepherds have been bred in Russia for only 100 years. They were first brought to the Russian Empire in 1904. Height: 55-65 cm. Weight: 25-40 kg.