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  1. 07-04-2003, 06:49 PM #1
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    why are german shepherds typed GSD and not GS?

    just wondering..
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    You could type German Shepherd (GS). But the whole name of the breed is German Shepherd Dog, so people say GSD..
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    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!
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    My guess is because they are Shepherds (herding group). And maybe GSD sounds better than GS. lol I dunno

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

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    thanks
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    I always wondered that too!
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