The German Shepherd Dog (also called ‘GSD’, ‘German Shepherd’, ‘Alsatian’, ‘Deutscher Schaferhund’, or even ‘Police Dog’ in some countries) was bred in the late 19th and early 20th century in a concerted effort to breed the ultimate sheepdog. read more
Four Methods: Preparing to Buy a German Shepherd Puppy Adopt a German Shepherd from a Rescue Group Buy a German Shepherd Puppy From a Breeder Pick the Right Puppy For You Community Q&A German Shepherds, originally bred from a line of herding and farm dogs in Germany, are very popular working dogs, companions and protectors. read more
The cost to buy a German Shepherd varies greatly and depends on many factors such as the breeders' location, reputation, litter size, lineage of the puppy, breed popularity (supply and demand), training, socialization efforts, breed lines and much more. read more