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yes the proper name is German shepherd but it was changed to Alsatian in the Second world war when all things German where bad
The name German wasn't banned the name was changed because the name was undesirable and it threatened the breed of the dog so was changed to Alsatian wolf dog eventually wolf dog was dropped. and it was the first world war that happened
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∙ 9y agoAlsatians and German Shepherds are basically the same breed of dog.
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What is another name for an Alsatian?
It is called an Alsatian, also known as a German Shepherd.
What is an Alsatian dog?
Alsatian is just another name for the German Shepherd breed.
What has the author Madeleine Pickup written?
Madeleine Pickup has written: 'All about the German Shepherd dog' -- subject(s): German shepherd dog 'The German Shepherd Dog' 'The alsatian owner's encyclopaedia' 'The German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian) Owner's Encyclopaedia (Pelham Dogs)'
What level is a German Shepherd on an energy pyramid?
An Alsatian is at the very top.
What type of animal is alsatian?
It is another name for a german shepherd dog.
What kind of dog was rin tin tin?
Rin Tin Tin was a breed known as a German Shepherd as known as an Alsatian.
What country does an Alsatian come from?
They're also known as the GERMAN Shepherd. Work it out =D
Are Alsatian dogs playful?
Yes, extremely. They also go by the name of German Shepherd Dog.
What is the German shepherd more commonly known as?
The German Shepherd is a relatively recently recognized breed of dog, only dating back to about 1899. German Shepherd is the common name for them, but alternative names are Alsatian or Asatian Wolf Dog.
How do you spell alsation?
The proper noun or adjective is Alsatian (person from Alsace, or the German Shepherd dog breed).
What is an alsatian?
An alsatian is a native or inhabitant of Alsace, or another name for the German shepherd dog, commonly used in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.The word "alsatian" ceased to be the popular name for this kind of dog in the United States due to anti-German sentiment in World War I.
What do Alsatians eat?
dog food, just like any other breed. the Alsatian is also known as a German Shepherd.
