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Then named Hektor, Horand was a Thuringian shepherd dog, from Thuringia, a state in Germany known for dogs bred for a greyish, wolf-like appearance and tall, erect ears. Horand von Grafrath was sired (fathered) by Kastor (1), the son of the championship dog Pollux (1), and whelped by Lene (Sparwasser). Horand had a grey-yellow sable coat. [1]
Von Stephanitz strongly believed that the German Shepherd Dogs' working ability was of the utmost importance and that aesthetics were less important. Thus, in order to avoid the arguments that led to the disestablishment of an earlier club, the Phylax Society , the SV's first breed standard stipulated, "A pleasing appearance is desirable, but ...
The dog on which the breed was founded Horand von Grafrath (January 1, 1895 – after 1899), considered the first German Shepherd and the genetic basis for modern German Shepherds; In film, television and fiction London, protagonist dog from The Littlest Hobo. Strongheart (1 October 1917 – 24 June 1929), featured in Hollywood films of 1921–1927
Orivet Geno Pet Dog Breed Identification DNA Test. Amazon. We tested Ralph, a rescue dog from rural Arkansas now living in Chicago. Ralph was a total mix, but his parents had guessed correctly ...
Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz (30 December 1864 – 22 April 1936) was a German cavalry officer and dog breeder.He is credited with having developed the German Shepherd Dog breed as it is currently known, set guidelines for the breed standard, and was the first president of the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (S.V.).
This category contains pages related to the history and creation of the German Shepherd dog breed. Pages in category "History of the German Shepherd Dog" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
The German Shepherd Dog in Word and Picture is a book first published in 1923. The book is a revised translation from German into English of Der deutsche Schäferhund in Wort und Bild which was written by Max von Stephanitz (the founder of the German Shepherd Dog breed) and first published in 1901 as a 72-page booklet (plus 24 pages of ...
Abuwtiyuw, one of the earliest dogs whose name is known. Horand von Grafrath, the first registered German Shepherd, and the foundation sire of the breed. Huddersfield Ben, an early Yorkshire Terrier, is universally regarded as the foundation sire of the breed. Obo II, foundation sire for all American Cocker Spaniels. Old Hemp, an early Border ...