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No. While some are currently used as guard dogs, that was not their original purpose. As the name implies, German Shepherds were originally bred to herd sheep. As part of their sheep herding duties, they were to protect the sheep from wolves and thieves. They were also expected to protect their human owner from thieves, which led to their eventual use as personal protection dogs.

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