German shepherds are highly intelligent, loyal dogs – the rare case of a breed that can be a babysitter for small children and a ferocious dog guard all in one. That’s what millionaire John Johnson was looking for in June 2011 when he bought Julia, a German Shepherd trained as a “protection dog” by a trainer who used to supply dogs to Seal Team 6 and British Special Forces. According to The New York Times, well-bred German shepherds trained as protection dogs are routinely sold to celebrities and millionaires for between $40,000 and $60,000. Julia, however, is an international champion in the sport of Schutzhund (protection), which contributed to her astronomical price tag.
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