In fact, the first German Shepherd was not born until 1889 and was bred by a man called Max von Stephanitz, who is known as the father of German Shepherd Dogs.
Due to its aggressiveness, athleticism, loyalty, and intelligence, the U.S. military prefers the German Shepherd breeds on their roster. This unique combination of dog traits is suitable for military duties.
During the World Wars, the military trained the German Shepherds on how to parachute from an aircraft – the dogs work as an anti-tank weapon, messengers, tracker, explosive detection, patrolling, and search and rescue.