German Shepherd
adult
German Shepherd dog
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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 |
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kennel
clubs: |
fci- (sheepdog group), akc,
uk-(pastoral group), ukc, saku-(utility dog group), ankc-(working
dog group), jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog
group) |
rescues: |
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