I just came home from the dog pound with the most beautiful German Shepherd!  It's a medium to large-sized working dog with origins in Germany
What do you mean when you say working dog?
German Shepherds are herding dogs, and they they were originally developed to herd sheep!  Hence, they are actually working dogs!
Oh wow, do they do other jobs?
They do many other jobs!  For instance, they do disability assistance, search-and-rescue, as well as assist the police as police dogs
Oh ok what else is good to know about the breed?
Compared to other dog breeds, the German Shepherd is fairly new, originating in 1899
Do they make good pet or companion animals?