2007-01-04 23:06:50 · 14 answers · asked by trevor g 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
None. the breed was always called a German Shepherd, until the First World War when Germany was so hated in England they changed lots of German names so they were more neutral, eg German Shepherd became Alsatian, German biscuit became Empire biscuit. Both names are acceptable but German Shepherd is the standard name.
2007-01-04 23:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Velouria 6 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely no difference whatsoever, they were called Alsatian during the 2 world wars because any reference to anyone owning anything German was enough to cause that person a lot of trouble!
They are NOT 2 different breeds as someone has said, Alsatians aren't short haired and German Shepherds long haired as I so often am told! They are one and the same!!!!
2007-01-05 08:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although most people have already answered German Shepherd is the correct name. Alsatian came from the war when English didn't want to be connected with the German so they called them Alsatian. They are one of the same dog.
2007-01-05 07:17:36 · answer #3 · answered by MJane21 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think they are two names for the same dog. Check with the American Kennel Club
EDIT: Yes. Alsatian is an old name for a German Shepherd
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsatian
2007-01-05 07:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The correct name in the UK is German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian).
In USA it is the German Shepherd Dog
2007-01-05 07:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no difference. they are the same breed. The name was originally german shepherd dog, then during the war due to anti german feelings, it was changed in the UK to 'alsatian', then in the 1980's it was changed back again to German shepherd dog.
2007-01-05 07:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the name
2007-01-05 07:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
None. The Alsans were a region of Germany. These were occupied by the French following both World Wars and are now a part of France. Even though the locals are French, they speak German.
German Shepherds/Alsations origiinate from this region.
2007-01-05 07:17:31 · answer #8 · answered by Alice S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alsatians arent German!
2007-01-05 07:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 10⤋
someone asked this Q yesturday have a look back to find the answer
2007-01-05 07:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by 90210 aka Hummer Lover 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋