Alsatian v German Shepherd? Can this be true?

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by Runag on 01 March 2012 - 20:03

http://www.ehow.com/about_6461985_difference-alsatian-german-shepherd-dogs_.html

by EuroShepherd on 01 March 2012 - 21:03

The so-called "American Alsatian" has no relation to the old Alsatian from the UK.
That "article" you posted a link to looks like it's an advertisement some breeder posted to promote their "breed"
The most incredibly ridiculous statement shows just how this "breed" isn't worth taking seriously.

"Alsatians tend to live two to four years longer than German shepherds. The German shepherd breeding lines are riddled with health issues, while the Alsatian has been carefully bred to be a solid, healthy dog. Health problems haven't been seen in the Alsatian line since 2003"

The Shiloh, Tundra Shepherd and American Alsatian all fall into the same boat as far as I'm concerned. Breeders who had similar ideals of what they wanted in a dog, but each wants their own claim to fame.

by ronin on 01 March 2012 - 21:03

What a load of old pony!

Alsatian was adopted by the UK post World War 1 as anti German sentiment affected sales of the GSD, even a hundred years ago money was king.
WW2 just reinforced the name and in the UK despite the official position of the kennel club its still known as the Alsatian today, the vernacular.

Ronin

by howlk9 on 02 March 2012 - 05:03

As stated in other posts: the Alsatian is simply another name for the GSD. I think the writer of that "article" probably just needed to make something up to earn the $20 ehow pays for content.

by Nellie on 02 March 2012 - 10:03

What a load of bull

by Runag on 02 March 2012 - 11:03

I know, it is a load of bull but how can they get away with posting that?

by Mackenzie on 02 March 2012 - 12:03

Only in the USA

Mackenzie

by Sunsilver on 02 March 2012 - 13:03

Read the article. It's NOT an Alsatian. It's an Alsatian SHEPALUTE. It has malemute mixed in with GSD, as well as Anatolian shepherd and English mastiff.

(Jeez, what a combo!)

by Browser on 21 March 2012 - 12:03

I have the "American Alsatian" (she's changed the name since) breeder on facebook and her goal is to breed a dog that resembles the Extinct Dire Wolf. Fair enough for her and i personally hope it goes well for her and her dogs. Her dog's have little GSD blood in them cause they have been corssed with many different breeds to get the build she wants.

I believe the Alsation in general is just what alot of British people call GSD's cause since the War everything connected to anything German was not wanted or accepeted

by Emoore on 21 March 2012 - 18:03

"I have the "American Alsatian" (she's changed the name since) breeder on facebook and her goal is to breed a dog that resembles the Extinct Dire Wolf. Fair enough for her and i personally hope it goes well for her and her dogs. Her dog's have little GSD blood in them cause they have been corssed with many different breeds to get the build she wants."

---One of her bitches is named Sarah Palin. That's just funny to me.

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