German shepherd
der Schäferhund, die Schäferhunde
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German shepherd
A large, intelligent breed of dog that was originally bred for herding sheep and today is often kept as a service, guard, or family dog. It usually refers to the German Shepherd.
Der Polizist führte einen gut ausgebildeten Schäferhund an der Leine.
The police officer led a well-trained German shepherd on a leash.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schäferhunde |
| genitive | des Schäferhundes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schäferhund | die Schäferhunde |
| accusative | den Schäferhund | die Schäferhunde |
| dative | dem Schäferhund | den Schäferhunden |
| genitive | des Schäferhundes des Schäferhunds | der Schäferhunde |
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The word is made up of 'der Schäfer' (the shepherd) and 'der Hund' (the dog). A 'Schäfer' is a person who herds sheep. So the name describes the original task of this dog breed: a shepherd's dog.
Früher half der Schäferhund dabei, die Schafherde zu schützen.
In the past, the German shepherd helped protect the flock of sheep.
The German shepherd is often associated with certain tasks. Common uses are 'als Polizeihund' (as a police dog), 'als Rettungshund' (as a rescue dog), or 'als Blindenführhund' (as a guide dog).
Viele Schäferhunde werden als Rettungshunde bei der Bergwacht eingesetzt.
Many German shepherds are used as rescue dogs by mountain rescue services.
The German Shepherd is considered a symbol of loyalty, intelligence, and reliability in Germany. It is often seen as a classic 'Diensthund' (service dog) for the police, customs, or the military.
Im Film ist der Held oft ein Kommissar mit seinem treuen Schäferhund.
In the film, the hero is often a detective with his loyal German shepherd.
