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German shepherd
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German shepherd

Breed of dog. It is about 63 cm/25 in tall and has a wolflike appearance, a thick coat with many varieties of colouring, and a distinctive way of moving. German shepherds are used as police dogs because of their courage and intelligence.

They were introduced from Germany into Britain and the USA after World War I.



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