The Dog On The Hill
by Kay Novy
Title
The Dog On The Hill
Artist
Kay Novy
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The German Shepherd Dog (German: Deutscher Schferhund), also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. Because of its strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training it is often employed in police and military roles around the world.German Shepherds currently account for 4.6% of all dogs registered with the American Kennel Club. Due to its loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.
German Shepherds can be a variety of colors, the most common of which are tan/black and red/black. Most color varieties have black masks and black body markings which can range from a classic "saddle" to an over-all "blanket." Rarer colour variations include the sable, all-black, all-white, liver, and blue varieties. The all-black and sable varieties are acceptable according to most standards; however, the blue and liver are considered to be serious faults and the all-white is grounds for instant disqualification in some standards.
German Shepherds sport a double coat. The outer coat, which is shed all year round, is close and dense with a thick undercoat. The coat is accepted in two variants; medium and long. The long-hair gene is recessive, making the long-hair variety rarer. Treatment of the long-hair variation differs across standards; they are accepted under the German and UK Kennel Clubs but are considered a fault in the American Kennel Club.
German Shepherds are highly active dogs, and described in breed standards as self-assured. The breed is marked by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose. They are curious which makes them excellent guard dogs and suitable for search missions. They can become over-protective of their family and territory, especially if not socialized correctly. They are not inclined to become immediate friends with strangers. German Shepherds are highly intelligent and obedient.
The 2007 Hollywood movie I am Legend starring Will Smith as virologist Robert Neville shows a German Shepherd Dog Samantha (Sam) as the only companion of Neville in the deserted New York City where a lethal strain of virus has spread. The movie portrays a close bond between the main character and his dog.
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December 12th, 2012
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Comments (12)
Bedros Awak
Apart being winter and trees are looking like ghosts, the image evolved with life simply by posing the German shepherd dog proudly on snow. very nice shot ! V,F)
Joan Carroll
nice capture! v
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks Joan. Had to change planes in your lovely state this last Thursday,(coming home from Vegas) changed in Houston to Milwaukee. Came home in a blizzard, so the first attempt to land in Milwaukee was aborted and we had to circle for awhile.......so glad to get down on the ground safely!
Randy Rosenberger
Grandiose winter scenery, Kay, and love the stature and pose of the beautiful dog! fave and vote
Will Borden
A marvelous looking German Shepherd, Kay, and beautifully photographed!!! F&V!
Kay Novy replied:
Thanks so much, Will. This beautiful dog was waiting for his owners to catch up to him.