Officer Mick Osborn of the Orange Police Department is training a new partner to join the force. The rookie is a real people-person, he said, and is always open to trying new things – but he’s got a ...

There is a reason German shepherds are commonly seen serving the public as K-9 officers or dedicated members of search-and-rescue teams. The stories of their resolute bravery are well-known, from ...

ANACORTES — Zeke sits patiently, his eyes trained on a toy in Officer Tyler Hatcher’s hand. Suddenly, on Hatcher’s command, the 2½-year-old German shepherd lunges forward, biting down on the toy with ...

Brown and black are two of the most common coat colors in German Shepherds, though GSDs can present in many other color ...

German shepherds are one of America’s favorite big dogs, coming in fourth place behind Labradors and Golden retrievers, according to the American Kennel Club. The loyal, brainy and courageous breed is ...

In 1928, a German Shepherd named Buddy became the first guide dog in the United States, revolutionizing independent travel ...