Our Dogs

The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) was developed in the first half of the twentieth century in Germany. Max von Stephanitz is considered the father of the German Shepherd breed and was the founder of the German Shepherd Dog club of Germany, the S.V. Von Stephanitz developed the GSD as a herding dog, but emphasized the importance of a versatile and intelligent working dog. This allows the GSD to function as a herding dog, and also to serve as police/military dogs, service dogs, search and rescue/tracking dogs, and a variety of other important tasks.

In addition to the working abilities, the GSD is a very popular dog breed throughout the world for companions and family pets. In 2005, the GSD was the 16th most registered breed with the United Kennel Club. German Shepherds compete in herding trials and protection/police trials, as well as tracking, obedience, and agility trials and of course conformation shows.

The members of the UGSDA are owners and breeders of German Shepherd Dogs. Most of us show our German Shepherds in conformation in the United Kennel Club, but also in other clubs such as the American Kennel Club, International All-Breed Canine Association, and White German Shepherd Dog Club of America. We also have many members active in performance events in a variety of venues.

In the UKC, our dogs compete under the Official UKC Standard for the German Shepherd Dog.

See the dogs owned by our members who have United Kennel Club Titles or Special Achievements