Gsd
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One of my older shots of Forrest but still my most favorite, hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do. Forrest is a German Shepherd. He is also my most loyal friend. Nikon D80, 24-120mm lens, and SB600 speedlight. Featured in Weekly Theme Challenges – Dec 1, 2008 / 5th Place in challenge ‘This weeks Theme Challenge’, in Weekly Theme Challenges – Dec 2, 2008 / 7th Place in challenge “Our Loving Pets”, in The Addicted Photographer – Mar 5, 2009 / Featured in Accentuate The Eyes – Mar 8, 2009 / 5th Place in challenge “Your pet”, in The Woman Photographer – Apr 1, 2009 / 7th Place in challenge “Your favorite Dog or Cat Image”, in Paws N Claws – May 3, 2009 / 1st Place in challenge “Avatar Challenge” in German Shepherds – Jun 21, 2009
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Featured on the Redbubble Home Page May 15, 2009 / Featured in All Soft & Cuddlies group April 22, 2009 / Featured in Cats and Dogs group April 27, 2009 / Featured in Animal Kingdom group April 27, 2009 / Winner of Man’s Best Friend group challenge Beauty in Black & White April 27, 2009 / Featured in Man’s Best Friend group April 29, 2009 / Top ten in Paws N Claws group challenge Dogs & Cats – Black & White / Top ten in Playful Photogenic Pets group challenge Black & White Images of Your Pet / Top Ten in Paws N Claws group challenge 2 or more Features, Cats and Dogs only June 13, 2009
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A composite of 2 images. 6th Place in challenge “Profiles” in Mans Best Friend’s – May 11, 2009 / Featured in Mans Best Friend’s – May 11, 2009
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Forrest will fetch just about anything I throw for him. Calmshells are always the most fun to watch him retrieve. Nikon D80 w/70-300mm VR Featured in Live, Love, Dream – Nov 9, 2008 / Featured in Paws n Claws – May 3, 2009
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My German Shepherd Bruzer. / Featured 12/1/08 in the Cats and Dogs group. Thank you hosts. / Featured in Paws n Claws 5/10/09. Thank you hosts.
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My dog Forrest. / A composited digital image of 1 shot used in 2 different ways. ____ The German Shepherd Origins: / In Europe, during the 1800s, dog breeds were beginning to be standardized. The dogs were bred to preserve traits that assisted in their job of herding sheep and protecting flocks from predators. In Germany this was done within local communities, with the shepherds selecting and breeding dogs together that they believed had good traits, such as intelligence, strength and keen senses of smell. The result was dogs that were able to perform admirably in their task but that differed significantly, both in appearance and ability, across localities. To combat this, the Phylax Society was formed in 1891 with the intention of creating standardised dog breeds in Germany. The society disbanded after only three years due to an ongoing, in-house conflict regarding the traits that the society should promote; some members believed dogs should be bred solely for working purposes while others believed dogs should also be bred for appearance. While unsuccessful in their goal, the Phylax Society had inspired people to independently pursue standardising dog breeds. Max von Stephanitz, an ex-cavalry captain and former student of the Berlin Veterinary College, was one such ex-member. He believed strongly that dogs should be bred for working. In 1899, Von Stephanitz was attending a show when he was shown a dog named Hektor Linksrhein. Hektor was the product of many generations of selective breeding and completely fulfilled what Von Stephanitz believed a working dog should be, he was pleased with the strength of the dog and was so taken by the animal’s intelligence and loyalty that he purchased it immediately. After purchasing the dog he changed its name to Horand von Grafrath and founded the the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (Society for the German Shepherd Dog). Horand was declared to be the first German Shepherd Dog and was the first dog added to the society’s breed register. Horand became the centre-point of the society’s breeding programs and was bred with dogs belonging to other society members that displayed desirable traits. Although fathering many pups, Horand’s most successful was Hektor von Schwaben. Hektor was inbred with another of Horand’s offspring and produced Beowulf, who later fathered a total of 84 pups, mostly through being inbred with Hektor’s other offspring. Beowulf’s progeny were also inbred and it is from these pups that all German Shepherds draw a genetic link. It is believed the society accomplished its goal mostly due to Von Stephanitz’s strong, uncompromising leadership and he is therefore credited with being the creator of the German Shepherd Dog. Intelligence: / Shepherds were specifically bred for their intelligence, a trait for which they are now renowned. They are considered to be the third most intelligent breed of dog, behind Border Collies and Poodles. In the book The Intelligence of Dogs, author Stanley Coren ranked the breed third for intelligence. He found that they had the ability to learn simple tasks after only five repetitions and obeyed the first command given 95% of the time. This trait makes the breed desirable as Police, guard and rescue dogs. Temperament: / German Shepherds are highly active dogs, fearless but not hostile and are often described in breed standards as self-assured and never shy. The breed is marked by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose. Shepherds can become over-protective of their family and territory, especially if not socialised correctly. Due to their loyal nature Shepherds bond well with children they know. While typically approachable, Shepherds do not become immediate friends with strangers. German Shepherds are highly obedient and not easily distracted, but due to their self-strong will must be trained by a firm hand. Information was obtained from this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Shepherd_Dog
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Forrest my German Shepherd dog. / / Featured / Oct 12, 2008 Group – A Beautiful Blur
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The German Shepherd Dog Forrest
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It’s 7 a.m., July 2006, and already hot.
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Holiday Card Original image My Loyal Friend / Nikon D80 w/24-120mm VR Featured / Dec 20, 2008 6th Place in Challenge ‘Holiday Dogs’ Group – Our K9 Friend / Dec 21, 2008 Group – Our K9 Friend
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Forrest playing fetch with me on the beach during the off-season [no tourist] :) / Nikon D80 w/ 70-300 VR / Just cropping was done to this image. Card Only
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Pet portrait of Forrest my German Shepherd dog
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Keeloh my 3rd German Shepard…....rescue dog….needs round the clock attention due to severe separation-anxiety….a year on he is a good dog just anti-social…no-one is getting in my house… / canon 400D
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My German Shepherd Dog Forrest. / Aug 2008 / Nikon D80 w/ 24-120mm VR / HDR, Black and White, Slight warm-tone, and Vignette. /
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Forrest – German Shepherd Dog / Nikon D80 w/ 24-120mm VR
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My German Shepherd Forrest just about to fall alseep. Isnt he just the sweetest most beautiful GSD?! :D Nikon D80, w/ 24-120mm VR, w/ shoe flash. / editing: conversion to black and white, deepened contrast, white diffused filter. /
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A beautiful animal and my faithful friend.
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Taken today Jan. 11, 2009 on Honey’s birthday. Featured in Cats & Dogs group January 11, 2009 / Top ten in Mood & Ambience group challenge Friends We’ve Lost February 28, 2009 Honey was a beautiful, sweet, courageous German Shepherd Dog. She was with us for eight years and because of back problems I had to put her down a week after this was taken. I still miss her and will always love her.
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Keeloh at Blackmount Rannoch Moor
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Montu, my OH’s German Shepherd, who’s grown a lot since I last saw him. — Taken with: Canon 40D / Lens used: 4.0 70-200mm / Shutter speed: 1/400 / F number: 4.0 / ISO: 800
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