Like a lot of dogs that were originally used for herding livestock, German Shepherds are alert, active, and athletic. (pethealthnetwork.com)
These traits are actually the inherent instincts of feral canines that we have bred into our dogs for particular purposes, such as herding livestock and hunting game. (texaswestveterinarian.com)
From herding livestock to working search and rescue, they love being active and getting their paws dirty. (wideopenpets.com)