In Germany, police have replaced them with the more aggressive Malinois. Oct. 29, 2011— -- Once an icon, bad breeding has earned the German Shepherd a reputation for being sickly and dimwitted.

Dogs are man's best friends, as the adage observes. But for dog breeder and trainer John E. Henkel, dogs are much more. "With a well-bred German shepherd, there's no purpose they can't fulfill," ...

A look at why this breed is so popular in the United States. Not a surprise this breed originated in Germany! The German Shepherd is known as the world's leading police, guard and military dog! On ...