Max von Stephanitz
German noble (1864-1936) · Germany · On the map · Died at 71
Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz was a German cavalry officer and dog breeder. He is credited with having developed the German Shepherd Dog breed as it is currently known, set guidelines for the breed standard, and was the first president of the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (S.V.).
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Germany
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Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1936 · aged 71