breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind

a trotting dog and his structure has been developed to best meet the requirements of his work in herding

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A breed of large dog developed in Germany, having a dense grayish to brownish or black coat and often trained to assist the police and guide the blind.

The German Shepherd Dog or Alsatian (see Breed names), is a breed of dog. German Shepherds are highly intelligent, agile and well-suited to active working environments. They are often deployed in varied roles such as police work, guarding, Search and Rescue and in the military.