German Shepherd Dog
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== Physical Characteristics == | == Physical Characteristics == | ||
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| - | ''' | + | '''Breed Group:''' |
| + | The German Shepherd Dog is a member of the Herding Group. | ||
| - | ''' | + | '''Weight:''' |
| + | 77-85 lbs. (35-40 kg) | ||
| - | ''' | + | '''Height:''' |
| + | 24-26 inches, males; 22-24 inches, females | ||
| - | '''Coat:''' The German Shepherd Dog sports a double coat of medium length. The dense outer coat has straight hair close to the body. | + | '''Color(s): ''' |
| + | The coat is often black with tan, sable. All black, blue, liver and white are also common. | ||
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| + | '''Coat:''' | ||
| + | The German Shepherd Dog sports a double coat of medium length. The dense outer coat has straight hair close to the body. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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| - | ''' | + | '''Character:''' |
| + | The rugged German Shepherd Dog is fearless and loyal. This breed is self-confident and alert. It has a cheerful disposition and is eager to learn. | ||
| - | ''' | + | '''Country of Origin:''' |
| + | Germany | ||
| - | ''' | + | '''History:''' |
| + | The German Shepherd Dog may have originated from long-haired, short-haired and wire-haired shepherd dogs. As a fairly recent breed, this working dog served as a herding and farm dog, and also as servant and companion. In 1899 a breed club developed. The German Shepherd Dog rose in population after 1914. | ||
| - | '''Temperament:''' The German Shepherd Dog is approachable and poised. It should not be excitable. This breed can be a fighter and a life-long friend. | + | '''Name:''' |
| + | Alsatian, Deutscher Schaferhund. | ||
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| + | '''Temperament:''' | ||
| + | The German Shepherd Dog is approachable and poised. It should not be excitable. This breed can be a fighter and a life-long friend. | ||
== Care: == | == Care: == | ||
| - | '''Training:''' This breed with its high learning ability requires firm training early in life. A trainer with a loving hand needs to help the dog become socialized to reduce over-guarding. Problems such as poor breeding, training and handling can result in aggression and attacks. If well-trained, this breed will be a fine family member. | + | '''Training:''' |
| + | This breed with its high learning ability requires firm training early in life. A trainer with a loving hand needs to help the dog become socialized to reduce over-guarding. Problems such as poor breeding, training and handling can result in aggression and attacks. If well-trained, this breed will be a fine family member. | ||
| - | '''Activity:''' With a love of strenuous activity and challenges, the German Shepherd Dog has fulfilled many careers in history: sheepdog, guide for the blind, guard dog, police work, military and search and rescue. This task-oriented dog is great at tracking, ring sport and agility exercises. | + | '''Activity:''' |
| + | With a love of strenuous activity and challenges, the German Shepherd Dog has fulfilled many careers in history: sheepdog, guide for the blind, guard dog, police work, military and search and rescue. This task-oriented dog is great at tracking, ring sport and agility exercises. | ||
| - | '''Ownership:''' The German Shepherd Dog can be close to families. This breed is cautious around strangers. Never isolate this dog for long lengths of time. Seek a reputable breeder. While this dog is inactive indoors, it requires a large yard to remain active and happy. The Germany Shepherd Dog has a life span of 13 years. | + | '''Ownership:''' |
| + | The German Shepherd Dog can be close to families. This breed is cautious around strangers. Never isolate this dog for long lengths of time. Seek a reputable breeder. While this dog is inactive indoors, it requires a large yard to remain active and happy. The Germany Shepherd Dog has a life span of 13 years. | ||
== Breeders: == | == Breeders: == | ||
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| + | No Breeders listed at this time. | ||
[[List of dog breeds]] | [[List of dog breeds]] | ||
Revision as of 16:06, July 9, 2007
Contents |
Physical Characteristics
Breed Group: The German Shepherd Dog is a member of the Herding Group.
Weight: 77-85 lbs. (35-40 kg)
Height: 24-26 inches, males; 22-24 inches, females
Color(s): The coat is often black with tan, sable. All black, blue, liver and white are also common.
Coat: The German Shepherd Dog sports a double coat of medium length. The dense outer coat has straight hair close to the body.
Overview
Character: The rugged German Shepherd Dog is fearless and loyal. This breed is self-confident and alert. It has a cheerful disposition and is eager to learn.
Country of Origin: Germany
History: The German Shepherd Dog may have originated from long-haired, short-haired and wire-haired shepherd dogs. As a fairly recent breed, this working dog served as a herding and farm dog, and also as servant and companion. In 1899 a breed club developed. The German Shepherd Dog rose in population after 1914.
Name: Alsatian, Deutscher Schaferhund.
Temperament: The German Shepherd Dog is approachable and poised. It should not be excitable. This breed can be a fighter and a life-long friend.
Care:
Training: This breed with its high learning ability requires firm training early in life. A trainer with a loving hand needs to help the dog become socialized to reduce over-guarding. Problems such as poor breeding, training and handling can result in aggression and attacks. If well-trained, this breed will be a fine family member.
Activity: With a love of strenuous activity and challenges, the German Shepherd Dog has fulfilled many careers in history: sheepdog, guide for the blind, guard dog, police work, military and search and rescue. This task-oriented dog is great at tracking, ring sport and agility exercises.
Ownership: The German Shepherd Dog can be close to families. This breed is cautious around strangers. Never isolate this dog for long lengths of time. Seek a reputable breeder. While this dog is inactive indoors, it requires a large yard to remain active and happy. The Germany Shepherd Dog has a life span of 13 years.
Breeders:
No Breeders listed at this time.
