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Black German Shepherds: Smart dogs ideally suited for police, military work

Posted April 5, 2021

 

 
Black German Shepherd
Combined with the breed’s other characteristics, the Black German Shepherd’s intelligence level makes them ideal for police and military work.

This versatile dog breed is recognized globally for its strength, courage, and work ethic. Although the German Shepherd breed typically has black and tan coats, the breed also produces a solid Black German Shepherd.

The dogs with black coats have served as military dogs, farm dogs, police dogs, and much more. The breed is intelligent and commonly works as a watchdog, companion, and guardian. 

But what traits make black shepherds so well suited for police and military work?

 History of Black German Shepherd dogs

This dog breed dates back to the 1890s when their primary role was herding sheep. At that time, the dogs required no training and could efficiently manage the task with little direction.

With their intelligence, courage, and loyalty traits, the dogs carried messages and ammunition during both World Wars. Today, the dogs commonly locate bombs, drugs, and other items to assist police, the military, and work in airports.

With proper training, black GSDS are capable of achieving anything like a standard German Shepherd. To ensure your German Shepherd operates at peak efficiency, it’s critical to provide the dog with the highest quality food and care. 

Working dog traits

The German Shepherd’s intelligence level, combined with the breed’s other characteristics, makes them ideal for police and military work.

Key traits: 

  • Quickly bonds with the owner
  • Obedient and listens to handler
  • Excels at intense and high-risk situations
  • Calm temperament 
  • Caring and protective
  • Loyal
  • Athletic build and stamina to work long hours with ease.

Train your German Shepherd 

Because these black dogs are intelligent, it’s critical to socialize them and begin training when black German Shepherd puppies are young. It’s best to start training a German Shepherd when the dogs are 8 to 9 weeks old. Use repetition and rewards to train your dog. 

Although you could train your dog at home to help your dog reach its full potential, it’s critical to enroll them in a certified canine obedience course.

The dogs are adept at following hand signals and excel at agility work. 

Hard-working dogs

German Shepherds are well-suited for police and military work. They also have all the traits needed to make them excellent service dogs.

The dogs have intelligence, courage, loyalty, and they are always on alert and ready to attack. To ensure your dog reaches its full potential, it’s critical to train the dog.

To find a black German Shepherd puppy, visit the American Kennel Club puppy finder. 

Harry Kaur is a blogger at Black German Shepherd Info, a website dedicated to providing information to Black German Shepherd owners to keep their dogs happy and healthy. 

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