i own four german shepherds.
[{"role": "system", "content": "The German Shepherd (, ) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language (sometimes abbreviated as \"GSD\"). The breed was once known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, German Shepherds are working dogs developed originally for herding sheep. Since that time however, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, German Shepherds around the world are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and even acting. The German Shepherd is the second-most registered breed by the American Kennel Club and seventh-most registered breed by The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom. German Shepherds are medium to large-sized dogs. The breed standard height at the withers is for males, and for females. German Shepherds are longer than tall, with an ideal proportion of 10 to 8 1/2. The AKC official breed standard does not set a standard weight range. They have a domed forehead, a long square-cut muzzle with strong jaws and a black nose.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I love dogs - German Shepherds are my favorite!  I own 4!  Are you a dog person?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, I also love dogs. The German Shepherd is a new breed of dog, right? I think they have only been around since 1899."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Really?  I didn't know that!  I wonder who discovered them?  They are so affectionate!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'm not sure who discovered them, but I know they were bred specifically to herd sheep."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Mine love to try to herd the cats and the kids.  They are so gentle with both, it's amazing. "}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They also are easily trained, obedient, and intelligent. Because of this, they are often used for disability assistance and for police work.  "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have seen a lot used as police dogs.  I thought because of their sense of smell."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'd imagine that was helpful too, especially as the other breeds used are Rottweilers and Belgian Malinois "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Rottweilers scare me, though!  I've never heard of Belgian Malinois?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The Malinois can also be referred to as a Belgian Shepherd. I believe they are very similar to German Shepherds."}]