What is the difference between a GSD and an Alsatian?
There is no difference. After each of the World Wars, anything German fell out of popular favor. To avoid the use of the word German, “Alsatian” (from the Alsace-Lorraine area) was used. In some countries, GSD’s are still known as Alsatians. The name in Germany is Deutsche Schaferhund which means “German Shepherd Dog”. The word “Dog” is part of the name.
There is no difference. After each of the World Wars, anything German fell out of popular favor. To avoid the use of the word German, “Alsatian” (from the Alsace-Lorraine area) was used. In some countries, GSDs are still known as Alsations. The name in Germany is Deustche Schaferhund which means “German Shepherd Dog”. The word “Dog” is part of the name.
