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14 Astonishing Facts About German Shepherds That Will Leave You In Awe

Published: Oct 31, 2021 by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

Aside from the fact that German Shepherds will devote their lives to you and will protect you forever, these 14 astonishing facts about them will surely leave you in awe.

#1 A German Shepherd’s bite has 238 pounds of force — a human’s bite has just 86!
black German Shepherd puppy sitting on the pavement while looking up with its adorable eyes while its small tongue is sticking out
#2 They are incredibly smart and learn simple tasks after only five repetitions
close up furious face of a German Shepherd
#3 They obey the first given command 95% of the time
German Shepherd puppy lying down on the green grass with a ball
#4 They were working as sheep-herders and protecting them from predators
wet German Shepherd leaning against the tree trunk in the ocean
#5 They have a double coat. The outer coat sheds all year around
German Shepherd sitting on the green grass in the field under the sun
#6 Heroism is their hobby
German Shepherd dog lying down on the grass
#7 Some amazing German Shepherds have very unusual colouring. They are known as “Panda Shepherds”
German Shepherd dog head out from the window with its curious face
#8 Like to show off? The GSD is the perfect partner
German Shepherd looking on the side with its mouth slightly open
#9 They’ll help you reach incredible goals
German Shepherd sleeping soundly in its bed
#10 Work is their reason to live
black German Shepherd lying down on the floor with a hedgehog stuffed toy beside his face
#11 Their most important job is … YOU!
German Shepherd dog walking by the seashore
#12 German Shepherds are quite thin the first two years of their life
German Shepherd dog photoshoot in the garden in between the green leaves
#13 German Shepherd is a very famous Dog around the globe
German Shepherd puppy lying down on the green grass
#14 German Shepherds LOVE their owners, but they aren’t keen on strangers

German Shepherd lying down on the pavement with an empty cup in between his arms

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