why are german shepherds typed GSD and not GS?

[doglovrforevr]

just wondering..

[GoldenRetrLuver]

You could type German Shepherd (GS). But the whole name of the breed is German Shepherd Dog, so people say GSD..:)

[Karen]

Their official breed name is German Shepherd Dog, so as not to confuse them with human beings who herd sheep (shephers) and happen to be from Germany!

[primabella]

My guess is because they are Shepherds (herding group). And maybe GSD sounds better than GS. lol I dunno :p

[primabella]

lol yeah, I guess Karen explained it better than me. Sorry ;)

[doglovrforevr]

thanks:D

[sabies]

I always wondered that too!