German Shepherd Dog One of the first things you will notice about a German Shepherd is that its ears pretty much sum it up. They stand, pointed, like they are soldiers, saluting. Known for many things, from being a watch dog to being a loving and loyal family dog, there are aspects of every kind of dog that even the most die-hard dog enthusiast will not know. With that idea in mind, we decided it was time to shed some more light on this amazing breed. Here are ten things you didn’t know about the 1 It is a Guide dog They help lead the blind...in fact was among the first dogs used for service Also read ...... MY HEALTH AND INSPIRATION COLUMN 2 They're always happy to see you, whether it's been all day or 10 minutes