Which individual is largely credited with developing the original German Shepherd breed?
Answer
Captain Max von Stephanitz.
The breed history indicates that the German Shepherd Dog breed itself, from which the white variants ultimately derived, was originally developed in Germany. This development is credited in large part to the efforts and vision of Captain Max von Stephanitz. His work established the foundation and structure that defines the GSD appearance and working characteristics. This historical foundation is common ground for both the traditionally colored GSD and the white variations, even though later kennel club politics caused divergence in standardization.
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