The German Shepherd Dog is a large breed that originated in Germany in the late 19th century. They are a working breed, and can be used for a variety of tasks, from herding and guarding to search and rescue. They have a thick double coat, in a variety of colors, and are highly intelligent and loyal. They are an active breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 7–10 years
- Weight
- Male 30–40 kg · Female 22–32 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 60–65 cm · Female 55–60 cm
- Origin
- late 19th century (1899) · Germany
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- Black with tan/red/brown markings, Black and tan, Black and red, Sable, Black, Grey/black and grey
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Deutscher Schäferhund, Alsatian, GSD
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise90 min per day
If your German Shepherd Dog gets lost
Loyal to his territory, he often stays close by and guards a perimeter rather than wandering far. Sweep neighboring streets methodically at dawn while he is still moving.
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