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The dog did it? What to know about the German Shepherd tied to the Karen Read trial • Apr. 30, 2025, 12:05 AM ET (USA Today)
Dog Owner at Vet Told Has 'Beautiful German Shepherd' but There's a Problem • Apr. 25, 2025, 12:09 AM ET (Newsweek)

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Also Known As German shepherd dog • Alsatian

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