Max von Stephanitz

(1864–1936) Military Personnel

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Max von Stephanitz was a military personnel.

Quick Facts About Max von Stephanitz

Born: December 30, 1864
Died: April 22, 1936
Profession: Military Personnel

About Max von Stephanitz

[Wikidata] German noble (1864–1936)... | [Wikipedia] Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz was a German cavalry officer and dog breeder. He is credited with having developed the German Shepherd Dog breed as it is currently known, set guidelines for the breed standard, and was the first president of the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (S.V.).

Quotes by Max von Stephanitz

Whoever can find the answer to this question: "How can I say this to my dog" has already won the game.

Max von Stephanitz

Already won

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The breeding of shepherd dogs is the breeding of working dogs; and this must always be the aim, or we shall cease…

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Aim

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The most striking features of the correctly bred German Shepherds are firmness of nerves, attentiveness, unshockability, tractability, watchfulness, reliability and incorruptibility together…

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Attentiveness