From the archives: This story was last updated in August 2019.
German shepherd dogs, originally bred to herd sheep, are one of the most loyal and best guard dog breeds that will protect their master from harm till the very end. Their intelligence, courage, balanced temperament, and ability to follow instruction, coupled with their innate loyalty and protective instincts, made them a favorite breed for police and military work.A few years ago in 2017, a robber had initially thought a house in Chesterfield, Virginia, was an easy target with the family away but soon realized just how wrong he was upon breaking in. A German shepherd was there guarding the home….
