Are German Shepherds and Alsatians the same dog?
The name Alsatian comes from the German French border area of Alsace-Lorraine; however, the original name of the dog is German Shepherd dog. These two names have caused confusion over the years as some people think it’s a different dog breed. But in fact, the Alsatian and German Shepherd Dog is the same breed of dog.
Are Alsatians German?
Alsace is not Germany, but not quite France either Even though Alsace is part of France, it is sometimes perceived as a cultural exception, in part due to its long periods spent under German influence. In 1871, Alsace was annexed to the new German Empire following its victory in the Franco-Prussian War.
Why do British people say Alsatian?
German Shepherds were used heavily by both sides during world war 1 and world war 2. The British did not like calling them German Shepherds since Germany was the enemy at the time so they gave them the name Alsatian instead. The name Alsatian comes from the French town Alsace-Lorraine.
Why was Alsatian changed to German Shepherd?
The Germans were their natural arch-enemy so it was only normal for them to disassociate themselves from anything German related. They renamed the German Shepherd Dog to Alsatian after the German-French border area of Alsace-Lorraine where British forces battled the German soldiers.
Which is the best dog in the world?
Here are the top dogs:
- Labrador Retriever. Once again the Labrador Retriever comes in as Top Dog on the AKC Top Ten list.
- German Shepherd Dog. The German Shepherd Dog is another breed that consistently makes the list.
- Golden Retriever.
- French Bulldog.
- Bulldog.
- Beagle.
- Poodle.
- Rottweiler.
Who is the world’s smartest person?
Christopher Michael Langan (born March 25, 1952) is an American horse rancher and autodidact who has been reported to score very highly on IQ tests. Langan’s IQ was estimated on ABC’s 20/20 to be between 195 and 210, and in 1999 he was described by some journalists as “the smartest man in America” or “in the world”.