German, or High German, is a Germanic language, specifically a West Germanic language. Its closest modern relatives are Yiddish, Low German, Dutch, Afrikaans, Frisian, and of course English (which are all also West Germanic languages).
The West Germanic languages probably began to differentiate themselves from the North Germanic (or Scandinavian) languages and the East Germanic languages (including Vandalic and Gothic, among others) some time around 400-100 BC. Common Germanic is the name of the language that was spoken before this differentiation; Germanic is one of the numerous branches of the Indo-European languages, and thus German is related to all the other Indo-European languages as well (from Hindi and Urdu, Farsi, and Hittite to Russian, Irish, Greek, French, and Portuguese--among many others).
The ancestral home of the peoples who spoke Common Germanic is thought to lie along the Baltic and North Seas in what is today southern Sweden, Denmark, and northern Germany.
As these peoples started spreading apart through migration (caused perhaps by weather, famine, and/or war), the dialects started diverging into West, East, and North, depending on the direction they headed.
The many tribes who spoke West Germanic languages ended up settling along the North Sea and the Rhine and Weser Rivers. The language of those who were farther north eventually turned into Dutch, Frisian, English, and Low German; that of those who were farther south eventually turned into what we call High German today. "High" refers to the fact that those people lived closer to the mountains, e.g. the Alps, and "low" refers to people who lived closer to the sea.
The first German language was made in the Fourth century by a priest attempting to convert German (which at the time was full of barbarians known as the visigoths). It was a combination of Latin and ancient Runic and was called the Gothic Language (after the visigoths) and there is not enough left today to be able to re construct it.
In 1534, Martin Luther published the German Bible. This version of German soon became the official version of the German language. Before this, German was a large group of different dialects.
Yes, German Shepherds are known for forming strong bonds with their human companions. They are loyal, affectionate, and protective, making them excellent companions for individuals and families. With proper socialization and training, German Shepherds can develop a deep emotional connection with their owners.
i would recomend a rhodesian ridgeback, German shepherd, a doberman or mastiff.
Alsatian dogs, also known as German Shepherds, originated from Germany. They were originally bred for herding sheep but are now commonly used as police, guard, and service dogs due to their intelligence and versatility.
The first known German rex as they are known, was found in Pankow by a doctor. The doctor decided that the German rex was actually a mutation of the Cornish rex breed.
No, you do not "have to" crop any dogs ears.
The breed was founded in 1899 by Max von Stephanitz in Germany.
German shepherds are also called Alsatians.
There is no information on the actual cost of the Gosselin's German Shepherds. Those dogs were not German Shepherds but a mix so not much.
German shepherds come mostly in brown and tan colors
no. White German shepherds are not recognized by the K.C
Of course not! they can hear perfectly well. The only difference between white German shepherds and black and tan German shepherds is their colour!
German shepherds are mostly common in Germany since that is their origin.
no they are not
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Not all German Shepherds ears go up.
As of 2021, there are approximately 3.5 million German Shepherds in the United States.
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