Vom Staab German Shepherds

German Shepherd Fun Facts & Trivia. How much do you know about the German Shepherd?

Franklin D. Roosevelt had a German Shepherd named "Major."

The year the first German Shepherd was registered with the AKC was in 1908.

The average size of a German Shepherd litter is 8 puppies.

The only coat color that can disqualify a German Shepherd in the AKC conformation ring is the color white.

John Kennedy also had a German Shepherd; "Clipper" was its name.

The first German Shepherd war hero was "Nemo" from the Vietnam war.

Often the German Shepherd is called the 3rd most intelligent dog breed. (Only behind the Border Collie and Poodle)

German Shepherds were pretty much the first breed used in police work. They began in Ghent, Belgium around the year 1900.

Roy Roger's German Shepherd was named "Bullet the Wonder Dog."

The first seeing eye dog was a German Shepherd named Buddy in 1928.

"Rin Tin Tin" was a German Shepherd that could leap 11 feet 9 inches. He was featured in several Hollywood movies throughout his lifetime and actually has his own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

German Shepherds belong to the Herding AKC group.

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Duska Vom Holtkämper See
SchH3, KK1, A1
DOB: Dec. 6, 2000

Zori Vom Jerisa
SchH1, KK1, A2
DOB: Aug. 25, 2000

Randa Vom Emkendorfer Park
SchH1, KK1, A1
DOB: Aug 27, 2002

Micki Vom Satyr
SchH2, KK1, A1
DOB: March 10, 2003

Romina Vom Polarkreis
SchH1, BH, A1
DOB: Jun. 6, 2002

Allie Vom Fleischerheim II
SchH1, KK1, A1
DOB: May 18, 2003