GSD Trivia and Fun Facts

 The proper English name for this breed is German Shepherd Dog but they are usually informally referred to as what? GSD's, German Shepherds, Alsatian (commonly used in the UK) or Schäfer(hund)

Roy Rogers' German Shepherd dog was named what? Bullet, the Wonder Dog

 John Kennedy also had a German Shepherd. What was it's name? Clipper

 German Shepherd's are a member of which group of purebred dogs? Herding Group

 German Shepherds were among the first dogs trained for police work- beginning around 1900 in Ghent, Belgium. True or false? True

 What was the name of the first registered GSD? Horand v. Grafrath

 Adolf Hitler had a German Shepherd. True or false? True, Her name was Blondi.

 Franklin D. Roosevelt also had a German Shepherd. What was it's name? Major

 What was the name of James Belushi's police dog sidekick in the films K-9 and K-911? Jerry-Lee

 In the year 2005, out of 154 breeds, where did the German Shepherd rank in AKC Registrations? 4th

 Was the GSD the first breed of dog to be trained as a working guide dog? Yes, Buddy, becomes the first Seeing Eye dog in 1928.

 What was the name of a German Shepherd, the first hero of his kind, to return home from the Vietnam War? Nemo

 When was the first German Shepherd registered with the AKC? In 1908

 What was the name of the German Shepherd who became one of the first canine silent movie film stars in 1921? Strongheart

 What is the average litter size in the German Shepherd Dog? 8 puppies

 What was the name of the German Shepherd who became the greatest canine star of his time? Rin Tin Tin

 According to S. Coren, the author of "The Intelligence of Dogs", The German Shepherd Dog ranks as the ______ most intelligent dog breed of all? 3rd, just behind the Border Collie and Poodle

 Which coat color in the GSD is disqualified from being shown in the AKC conformation ring? White
 

Angie Young

German Shepherd Breeder

Chattanooga, Tennessee

423-595-8317

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