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German Shepherd Dogs were originally bred to drive cattle, herd sheep and handle similar tasks around a farm. Therefore, they spent a lot of time outdoors in brush, thickets, and heath, which would have torn and matted a soft coat. Also, denser, harsher fur is good protection against the elements. GSDs, however, are not the only dogs with a rough coat; many herding dogs, such as collies and briards, have coarse hair, as do some spitz-type breeds and terriers.

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