What is German Shepherd?
{{Infobox Dogbreed | name = German Shepherd | image = GermanShep1 wb.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = | stock = | country = {{GER}} | altname = {{flatlist| * Alsatian * Alsatian wolf dog * Berger Allemand * Deutscher Schäferhund }} }} The '''German Shepherd''' ({{lang-de|link=no|Deutscher Schäferhund}}), also known as the '''Alsatian''', is a [[breed]] of medium-large size dog. It was first [[develop]]ed in [[Germany]]. They are often used as [[police]] dogs, but they have many other uses. They have been variously used as herding dogs, guard dogs, military dogs, eyes for the blind and as [[pet]]s. Because of their intelligence, speed, drive, eagerness and balance, they are now called 'multi-terrain' dogs as well as 'most complete dog breed' for their versatility, adaptability and suitability. An important modern use is in [[search and rescue]]. In former times the American Rescue Dog Association only used air-scenting Alsatians to locate people who are missing or lost. They search in [[wilderness]], [[disaster]], [[human body]] remains and [[water]] search and rescue and recovery missions. The breed is smart, athletic and can live in a wide variety of climate conditions. Male German Shepherds usually weigh around {{convert|30|–|40|kg|lb}}. Females usually weigh around {{convert|22|-|32|kg|lb}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.germanshepherddog.com/regulations/breed_standard.htm |title=USA German Shepherd Dog Standard |accessdate=20 July 2008 |publisher=United Schutzhund Clubs of America |archive-date=10 June 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080610111211/http://germanshepherddog.com/regulations/breed_standard.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> The term Alsatian wolf dog, instead of German Shepherd dog, was first popularly used by the British in the [[First World War]]. This was because the country was at war with the [[German Empire]]. [[Adolf Hitler]], a German [[dictator]], was also known to have German Shepherds as companions. The German Shepherd Dog breed, as it is currently