they look soo similar!
2007-01-02 22:27:00 · 15 answers · asked by Unhinged.... 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is no difference - 2 different names for the same dog. It is said that they were called Alsations after the war because people would not use the correct name of German Shepherd. xxxx
2007-01-02 22:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Alsatian is the correct spelling. And the GSD and the Alsatian are one and the same. During and just after the War in the UK, anything remotely 'German' was shunned (even our Royal family became the Windsors, when they are actually of German origins), and Alsatian was used. Now we are not as sensitive, and a return to the correct German Shepherd Dog has been made.
2016-05-22 22:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no difference it is the same breed. When Germany was at war the breed name was changed because people would not but anything with German on it so the dogs became known as Alsatians but now the true name is being reestablished German Shepherd Dog probably the best dogs in the world with the right owners.
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2007-01-02 23:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by Shaky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically the breed originally started out as a German Shepherd dog, changed to Alsatian, and then back to German Shepherd dog. This has led to some confusion amongst non-experts over which term to use.
Although the breed of dog started life in Germany, hence one of its names, at the end of the War it was thought that the breed would not flourish were the word German to appear in its name and it was therefore decided to call the breed the Alsatian Wolf Dog after the German-French border area of Alsace-Lorraine.
Obviously 'wolf dog' isn't a great name for a dog, that amongst other things makes a great family pet, and this was dropped too.
In 1977, following numerous campaigns by breeders the name of the breed was changed back to the German Shepherd Dog by which it is known in the USA, Australia, and most other countries.
2007-01-02 22:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is no difference it is the same breed. Used to be called German shepherd until the war when the name was changed due to bad feeling against anything germans,So they were then called Alsatian. Then in the 1980's, the kennel club changed the name back to German shepherd dog.
In Germany, where I grew up, they are used as we use collies over here, to herd sheep hence the name.
2007-01-02 23:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They come from a part of France, where they speak Alsatian (Alsatian: Elsässerditsch, French Alsacien, German Elsässisch) - it is a Low Alemannic German dialect spoken in Alsace, a region in eastern France which has passed between French and German control many times.
so they are Alsatian in French, German Shepherds in German, and since we have a German Royal Family in the UK, we used the name German Shepherd. It was bred originally for herding and guarding sheep. It's origins can be dated back to the 1700's.
The Dog is also known by the name Deutscher Schaferhund. The two World Wars influenced the history of this dog. The association with Germany was unpopular following the wars, even our Royal family changed thier name from Saxe-Coburg to Windsor- and the breed was therefore given the name of the Alsatian Wolf Dog after the French (taken as part of the WWI treaty from Germany) border area of Alsace-Lorraine.
The term 'Wolf Dog' was then dropped as it was believed that this would also prove to be unpopular. Finally, in 1977, the breed name was changed back to the German Shepherd Dog.
2007-01-02 22:33:52 · answer #6 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Alsatian Dog comes from Germany and was bred originally for herding and guarding sheep. It's origins can be dated back to the 1700's. The Alsatian Dog is also known by the other names of the German Shepherd Dog and the Deutscher Schaferhund. The advent of the two World Wars influenced the history of this dog. The association with Germany was unpopular following the wars and the breed was therefore given the name of the Alsatian Wolf Dog after the German-French border area of Alsace-Lorraine. The term 'Wolf Dog' was then dropped as it was believed that this would also prove to be unpopular. Finally, in 1977, the breed name was changed back to the German Shepherd Dog. This dog is classified as one of the Herding Dog Group which we go on to describe in detail in the section at the bottom of this page. The Alsatian Dog was first Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1908. Dog Name Facts and Dog Names:The word Alsatian is often mis-spelt as Alsation.
Description of the Alsatian Dog and Puppies - Coat and Colors information
The Alsatian Dog's coat is normally a shade of solid black, grey, tan, gold and white. The coat is normally medium, straight and hard
Dog & Puppies Health information - potential problems of the Alsatian Dog Breed
All owners of dogs and puppies are concerned about the health care of their pets and just as with people dog health issues arise from time to time. Solving dog health issues, including those of the Alsatian Dog, can prove to be costly and it would be wise to consider the benefits of obtaining canine health insurance. Diseases in dogs may occur because of trauma, infection, immune system abnormalities, genetic factors, or degenerative conditions. The most common health problems and questions occur in relation to the Bones, Joints, Muscles, Nerves, Ears, Eyes, Teeth and the Mouth. Other, more serious, issues can relate to the Digestive System, Heart & Respiratory Systems, Immune & Blood Systems, Reproduction and Urinary Systems. Potential health problems of the Alsatian Dog can include:
2007-01-02 22:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
There is no difference between these names i have 9 german shepherds/alsations the reason why they have both names is because the breed was used in germany thats why there called german shepherd and the british ect didnt like the germans because of the war so they called them the alsations well thats what i was told
2007-01-02 23:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by very proud mummy :) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No difference. They were known as German Shepherds until the first world war and the name was then changed to delete the word German. It doggie circles they have now reverted to German Shepherds again. Just hope the dogs are not too confused by all this.
2007-01-02 22:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by SYJ 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The dog originated from Germany. During the war the Brits did not use the German name so they called it an alsation. Beautiful dog too.
2007-01-02 22:35:24 · answer #10 · answered by SEO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋