German shepherds were originally bred to be herding dogs. After World War I, German shepherds were recognized as a very intelligent and versatile breed and they eventually became popular among people who wanted strong working dogs such as police officers and military personnel. It was in the late 1800s when German shepherds went from being droves of cattle to being intelligent working dogs. The primary work for German shepherds is still herding, but they are often used by law enforcement and the military in detection and protection tasks…