The German Shepherd Dog is a breed of medium-sized
dog that originated in Germany. German Shepherds are
a relatively new breed of dog, whose origins date
to 1899. As part of the Herding group, the German
Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for
herding sheep. Because of their strength, intelligence
and abilities in obedience training they are often
employed in police and military roles, in forces around
the world.
German Shepherds can be a variety of colours, the
most common of which are the tan/black and red/black
varieties. Both varieties have black masks and black
body markings which can range from a classic "saddle"
to an over-all "blanket." Rarer colour variations
include the sable, all-black, all-white, liver, and
blue varieties.
German Shepherds are highly active dogs, and described
in breed standards as self-assured. The breed is marked
by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have
a purpose. Shepherds have a loyal nature and bond
well with people they know. However, they can become
over-protective of their family and territory, especially
if not socialized correctly.
German Shepherd Dog Profile
German Shepherd Dog Breed
German Shepherd Dog Classification:
German Shepherd dogs are working herd
dogs.
Other Names: Alsatian, Berger
Allemand, Deutscher Schäferhund, GSD,
Schäferhund
German Shepherd in Foreign Languages:
Afrikaans:
Duitse Herdershond Czech: nemecký ovcák Danish: schćferhund Dutch: Duitse herdershond,
Duitse herder Esperanto: germana safhundo
Estonian: saksa lambakoer
Finnish: saksanpaimenkoira,
sheefferi French: berger allemand,
berger alsacien, berger d'Alsace
German: deutscher Schäferhund
Hungarian: német juhászkutya,
német juhász Icelandic: ţýskur fjárhundur
Irish: alsáiseach Italian: pastore tedesco
Norwegian: schäferhund Persian: jarman epard Polish: owczarek niemiecki
Portuguese: pastor alemăo
Romanian: ciobanesc german Russian: neméckaja ovcárka Roman: nemacki ovcar Slovak: nemecký ovciak Slovene: nemki ovcar Spanish: pastor alemán Swedish: schäfer Turkish: Alman Çoban Köpegi
Origins: German Shepherds were
initially bred in Germany as herd dogs,
they have since been used as guard dogs
and police dogs.
Description: German Shepherds
are medium to large dogs, that have a
long lean, muscular body. German Shepherds
have a long, prominent, pointed black
nose, with errect triangular ears.
Size: German Shepherds weigh between
55 to 95 lbs, they stand 22 to 26 inches
tall at the shoulder.
weight
height
Male
77 to 95 lbs
24 to 26 inches tall
Female
55 to 73 lbs
22 to 24 inches tall
Coat: German Shepherds have thick
double coats, the German Shepherd's fur
is most commonly tan and they have a black
saddle. They can also have white or sable
coats.
Disposition: German Shepherds
are highly obedient, they are loyal and
like having a "master". German
Shepherds are eager to learn and want
to please, they are instinctively protective.
Type Dog: German Shepherds are
herd dogs, and often used as guard dogs
or police dogs.
Litter Size: German Shepherds
give birth to litters of 5 to 10 puppies.
Behavior: German Shepherds are
protective and loyal family dogs, they
should be socialized and trained when
young. The are intelligent and quick to
learn.
Traits: Intelligent, responsive,
keen,
Country of Origin: Germany
Life Span: German Shepherds typically
live 9 to 10 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK), NZKC, UCK
German Shepherd
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