German Shepherd
German Shepherd is a Working dog breed that evolved in Germany from herding and agricultural dogs. A dog with a robust build and a lengthy body. The breed was imported to the United States in the early 1900s, and the American Kennel Club formally recognised it in 1908. From 1919 to 1977, the German Shepherd dog was known as the Alsatian in the United Kingdom.
Height
22 to 26 inches
Weight
75 to 95 pounds
Size
medium
Life Span
7–10 years
Good with: :
children and elderly
Temperament :
playful and energetic, devoted, vigilant, and protective family members, watchdogs
Intelligence :
good
Shedding amount :
frequent
Exercise needs :
playful and energetic.
Energy level :
good
Barking level :
Low
Drool Amount :
average
Breed Group :
herding
Coat Length :
Double coat
Colours :
ranges from white or pale gray to black
Patterns :
commonly gray and black or black and tan
Other Traits :
Noted for intelligence, alertness, and loyalty, the German Shepherd is used as a guide dog for the blind and as a watchdog and also serves in police and military roles.
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German Shepherd Traits & Characteristics
German Shepherd Appearance
A well-built, long-bodied dog that reaches 22 to 26 inches (56 to 66 cm) height at the withers and weighs 75 to 95 pounds (34 to 43 kg). It has a dense coat with coarse, medium-length, straight or slightly wavy outside hair and soft, short inside hair. The colour ranges from white to pale grey to black, with grey and black being the most frequent.
German Shepherd Personality
German Sheperds are known for their intelligence, alertness, and devotion, as well as their athleticism, which necessitates continuous exercise. They are devoted, vigilant, and protective family members, and the breed is ideal for watchdog or protection work.
German Shepherd Temperament
The majority, but not all, are excellent companions for children and the elderly. They are devoted, vigilant, and protective family members, and the breed is ideal for watchdog or protection work. Military and police personnel frequently train fugitives, assist in search and rescue, and detect illegal narcotics.
German Shepherd Living Needs
They demand frequent exercise. Although they can be walked, they prefer exercises that combine physical and cerebral difficulties, including as agility, parkour, tracking, and protection work. Because they can be high jumpers, fences should be at least 4 feet (122 cm) high, if not higher.
German Shepherd Care Details
" They require frequent exercise. They can be high jumpers, so fences should be at least 4 feet (122 cm) high, preferably higher.brushing once or twice a week will suffice. The German Shepherd dog is hardy in cold and moderately warm weather."
German Shepherd Health Details
They are prone to skin problems that can cause itching, fur loss, and odours, so bathing them may require special attention. They are predisposed to gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), a potentially deadly condition. A buildup of gas pressure can hamper breathing, decrease blood flow, and even rip the stomach wall, resulting in cell death in multiple tissues and sending a dog into shock.
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