German shepherd
Bavaria's flock tender
A German shepherd is a large, intelligent breed of dog developed in Germany in the late 19th century for herding sheep.
The breed is known for its loyalty, trainability, and versatility—widely used in police work, military service, search and rescue, and as guide dogs.
German shepherds have a distinctive appearance: erect ears, a long muzzle, and typically a black-and-tan coat.
Their German shepherd barked at every delivery truck.
Also called German shepherd dog or, in British usage, Alsatian.
Of or like dogs
- puppyJuvenile canine
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
AKC · breeder · litter · sire · dam · bloodline · coat · double coat
Law enforcement canine unit
- police dogTrained law enforcement canine
- handlerOne who manages something
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- narcoticsDrugs inducing sleep, numbness
detection · search and rescue · patrol · apprehension · suspect · customs · border patrol · service dog
Firm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- trainableAble to be taught
- confidentSure of oneself
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
faithful · bonded · attentive · alert · energetic · active · curious · courageous
Guard or monitor
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- guardingActively protecting something
defense · intimidating · bark · deterrent · home security · property · intruder · warning
canine
Of or like dogs
purebred · AKC · breeder · litter · sire · dam · bloodline · coat · double coat · black and tan
K-9
Law enforcement canine unit
- police dogTrained law enforcement canine
- handlerOne who manages something
- trackingMonitoring location over time
narcotics · detection · search and rescue · patrol · apprehension · suspect · customs · border patrol · service dog · guide dog
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- intelligentHaving mental acuity
- trainableAble to be taught
- confidentSure of oneself
devoted · faithful · bonded · attentive · alert · energetic · active · curious · courageous · steady
watchdog
Guard or monitor
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- territorialDefensive about owned space
guarding · defense · intimidating · bark · deterrent · home security · property · intruder · warning · vigilant
flock
Animals gathered together
livestock · drover · working dog · instinct · gather · control · movement · farm · field · versatile
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- large dogsmastiff, bullmastiff, Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Newfoundland
- Pet Breedsgolden retriever, labrador, beagle, bulldog, poodle
- smart dog breedsborder collie, poodle, golden retriever, Aussie, Doberman
German shepherdChihuahua
Northern Mexican state and capital
toy poodle · Pomeranian · Maltese · miniature dachshund · Shih Tzu
German shepherdEnglish bulldog
Muscular, short-snouted British breed
Welsh corgi · English setter · Scottish terrier · Belgian Malinois
shepherd, Germany, German, sheepdog, shepherded, Germanic, shepherding, shepherdess