This Happy Howlidays German Shepherd Ornament
Is 4 1/2 inches tall, 3 inches wide, and is attached to a 3 inch gold lame cord(approximately 7 1/2 - 8 inches from bottom to tip of cord when hanging). The German Shepherd is on top of a red Christmas tree ornament that reads, "Happy Howlidays." He is wearing a traditional red and white trimmed santa hat on his head. The really cute Black, Tan and White Shepherd appears to be a puppy, less than a year old.
History of the German Shepherd
The German shepherd or Alsatian is an incredibly intelligent breed and is an excellent working dog. Police work, guarding, military, search and rescue and K-9 duties are among the ‘jobs’ that these hard workers excel in. In addition, they make excellent guide dogs for the blind/disabled. Notwithstanding, the German shepherd is also an amazing family pet/companion, and they’re loyal loving animals. They’re large breed dogs with an average height 22-26 inches at the shoulder. Aside from the more recognized black/tan coloration, German shepherds come in several colors and can be short or longhaired. There are three distinct breed lines, the International working lines, the International show lines and the North American show lines, each with their distinct niche. In the hands of proper breeders, these dogs are loyal protectors and good family pets, although bad breeding has, in the past, landed the German shepherd on the list of “dangerous dogs” along with other breeds (Pit bulls, Rottweilers and Dobermans also fall into these categories and are the targets of breed specific legislation) With proper training, socialization and most importantly, breeding, the negative traits (specifically aggressive behavior) can be avoided.Working DogsA working dog is a general classification of types of dogs who primarily do work for their masters. Some of the jobs they may be given include pulling sleds, tracking, and acting as guides for the visually disabled.