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German Shepherd

German Shepherd
german shepherd dog
german shepherd dog
german shepherd dog adult German Shepherd dog
    height of a german shepherd dog
group: herding height: m 24-26" / 61-66 cm,
f 22-24" / 55.9-61 cm
weight: 85-95 lbs / 38.6-43.09 kg
types: long or short haired
colors: black, tan, cream, solid black, solid white, solid sable
physical traits: robust, supple, elongated, muscular, dignified, strong
hair type: medium: dense, harsh, thick, stiff, flat, coarse
long: luxurious
personality/
temperament:
very intelligent, loyal, faithful, versatile, calm, fearless, courageous, self-confident, reliable, obedient, protective, responsive, alert, aloof and does not warm up fast to strangers. some may be timid, anxious, nervous, shy or bite
maintenance/
special needs:

requires thorough discipline and training, daily exercise, daily brushing, indiscriminate breeding makes for susceptibility to arthritis, hip dysplasia, eye disease, gastric ailments, over guards, nervousness, aggression, viciousness, timidity, fearfulness
nickname: German Shepherd Dog, Deutscher Schaferhund, Alsatian Wolf Dog
origination: Germany
bred for: herding
identifying traits: world's most numerous breed
ideal for: herding, watch dog, police dog, guard dog, guide dog, family, good companion, assistance, cooler weather, outdoors, obedience
good with kids? supervise. requires proper socialization and training.
life expectancy: 12-13 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns:    
kennel clubs: fci- (sheepdog group), akc, uk-(pastoral group), ukc, saku-(utility dog group), ankc-(working dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group)
rescues:    
     
german shepherd dog
 
 
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