Deep wounds on the neck and head: Man wants to pet German Shepherd - it suddenly bites. Dog owner faces criminal charges for negligent bodily harm.

German Shepherd is now one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. However, the animals were not allowed to be imported into Australia for a long time. In the past, it was assumed that they crossed with wolves and there were fears that they would mix with dingoes and thus pose a danger to the sheep herds. This only changed in 1974.