This is the 6410th most frequent Japanese word.
ジャーマンシェパード
German Shepherd (a breed of dog).
In this sentence, "ジャーマンシェパード" is used as the direct object of the verb "飼う" (to keep or have as a pet).
私はジャーマンシェパードを飼っています。
I have a German Shepherd.
Here, "ジャーマンシェパード" is used as the subject of the sentence, describing a quality of the breed.
ジャーマンシェパードは非常に賢い犬種です。
German Shepherds are a very intelligent breed of dogs.
In this context, "ジャーマンシェパード" represents the plural form of the breed, situated within the described location.