German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog: BREED BOX
Country:	Germany
Size:	75-95lb(34-43kg), 22-26in(55-66cm)
Temperament:	Reliable, responsive, obedient
Grooming:	Little grooming
Recognition:	FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC, NZKC

History - The German Shepherd Dog (also known as the Alsatian) was the work of Max von Stephanitz in Germany at the end of the 19th Century. German Shepherd Dogs originated from long-haired, short haired, and wired haired local shepherd dogs from Wurttemberg, Thurgina, and Bavaria.

The goal was to produce an all-purpose working dog, a goal the German Shepherd Dog pass with flying colors. The GSD excels in guide dog, police dog, herder, guard and a great family companion.

The first German Shepherd Dog registered with the American Kennel Club was Queen of Switzerland (in 1908), who was shown in competition in New York that same year. Today the GSD is one of the most numerous breed.

Appearance - The German Sherpherd Dog is medium sized, slightly elongated, powerful and well muscled, the bones dry and the overall structure firm. The color of the GSD is usually not known until the coat is shed and the full adult coat has grown. However coats are usually a mixture of black, fawn and gold. The white variation also exists, however they are not favorably looked upon by the show rings.

Description – The German Sherpherd Dog is a loving loyal, loving and intelligent dog. They are eager to please and easily train. However indiscriminate breeding has unfortunately have produced problems, such as nervousness, over aggressive and shyness.

The GSD is good with children however both dog and puppy can get too boisterous at times.

Ideal Owner: Great with families. Requires daily exercise. Suits owners who can be assertive and who can give and command respect from their dog.

Color Coat: Variety of colors

Life Expectancy: 12 years

Other Names: Alsatian, Deutscher Schaferhund.

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Number of reviews: 5

Marcia Flowers

Our Son

7/4/2006

Rating: TBA (7vote/s)

Titus is now a 9 1/2 year old/110 pound massive shepard that we purchased as a puppy in Germany in 1997. He is extremely intelligent and spoiled. With no children in our home anymore, Titus has taken on the role of being our son. While his size is intimidating, he is very friendly. He is a pure breed from the line of large German Shepards. Wish we had known that before we purchased him. Traveling overseas with a dog that size is expensive. But we love him and willingly pay the cost. We are now considering purchasing another Shepard while we still live in Germany and bring them both back to the US.

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11/14/2005

Rating: TBA (14vote/s)

My German Shepherd "Bryne" is a very loving but protective dog and he makes sure that anyone not recognised is stopped right in their path and can go no further until my command. He is a highly trained protection dog and has been trained by myself to understand over 200 commands and in 2 different languages. There is also a gentle side to him, I have a 4 year old cousin who rides him around the house and even to the shop as my dog is extremely road worthy and would go to any extent to protect me or my family

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maggie

soo cute

1/17/2005

Rating: TBA (10vote/s)

Our German Shepherd, Maggie, is only 6 months old but is just so smart and fun to be with. Her granny, we call her (coco), is an 11 year old beagle. Maggie has learnt so much from coco. Coco was and still is maggies trainer. we love them both the same.

Maggie is so attached to us all, after all we have had her since 7 weeks old. She hears the slighest little sounds. She makes a great watch dog and is a wonderful companion. Sign Rene a German Sherperd Dog lover.

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