German shepherd dogs are, as their name implies, a breed that originated in Germany. They were developed beginning in the late 1800s by crossing various herding breeds. (1/15) by Judy Powell September 13, 2020, 7:00 am Judy Powell 1 Previous 1/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Getting a Rottweiler is a big commitment. Eleven years is an average lifespan for dogs of this size and if you’re going to have a dog for a decade or more, you need to make sure that the animal is a good fit for you and your family. Next article For decades, apocryphal stories were floating around that the Golden Retriever was descended from Russian circus dogs. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.