Description :
Also known as the Alsatian,is handsome,well proportioned and very strong.The coat most often comes in black with tan,sable or all black,but also can some in blue,liver and white,but those colors are considered a fault according to most standards,While is not an acceptable color for the German Shepherd,however they are now being recognized as a separate breed,called the American white Shepherd.The nose is black most often black but,blue or liver still do sometimes occur,but is considered a fault can not be shown.It has a sturdy,muscular,slightly elongated body,and the forehead a little convex.It has a strong scissors,bite,ears wide at the base,pointed upright,and turned forward (the ears of puppies under six months may droops slightly)The eyes are almond-shaped,never protruding,dark,with a lively,intelligent expression.Its bushy tail reaches almost to its hocks and hangs down when the dog is at rest.Its front legs and shoulders are muscular;its thighs thick and sturdy.It has round feet with very hard soles.There are three varieties of the German Shepherd;rough-coated,long rough-coated,and the long-haired.
Temperament:
Used as working dogs are direct and fearless,eager and alert,Bold,cheerful,obedient and eager to learn.Tremendous loyalty and courage Calmly confident,but not hostile,almost human in his intelligence have a high learning ability,love to be close to their families,but wary of strangers.Only bark when it is necessary.have a very strong protective instinct,so they should be extensively socialized to prevent over-guarding when they are adult.Coercive or angry training does not succeed well with these dogs.It has been used as a sheepdog.guard dog,in police work,as a guide for the blind,in search and rescue service,and in the military.It also excels in many other dog activities handlers to the presence of underground mines in time to avoid detonation,or gas leaks in a pipes buried 15 feet underground.
Height,Weight Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-65cm) Bitches 22-24 inches (55-60cm)
Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40kg)
Health Problems:
Hip and elbow dysplasia,blood disorders,digestive problems,epilepsy,chronic eczema,keratitis(inflammation of the cornea),dwarfism and flea allergies.
Living Conditions:
will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised inactive indoors.
Exercise:
German Shepherd Dogs love strenuous,activity,preferably combined with training of some kind,for these dogs are very intelligent and crave a good challenge.
Life Expectancy: Around 13 years.
Grooming:
This breed sheds bite of hair constantly and is seasonally heavy shedder.A quick daily brushing is best
Recognition: CKC,FCI,AKC,UKC,KCGB,CKC,ANKC,NKC,NZKC,GSDCA,APRI
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