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| Breed Group : | Herding |
| Weight : | male: 75-95 lbs ( 34 -43 kg ) ; female : 75-95 lbs ( 34 -43 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 24-26 inches ( 61 - 66 centimeters ); female: 22-24 inches ( 55 - 61 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The German Shepherd as its name implies is one of the dog breeds that originated from Germany. A look at German Shepherd Dog Breed information’s provide us with the knowledge that this muscular dog breed is known as the world’s leading military, police, and guard dog. Aside from being dependable, the German Shepherd puppy is loving, a good companion and a competitor all in one. Now, who says only small dogs have those traits? |
| Breed Character Information : | The German Shepherd is a dog breed that possesses beauty despite the fact that people think of small dogs only as the ones who are beautiful. The German Shepherd is also blessed with superior intelligence matched with its strong curiosity about the everything around it. This dog belongs to one of the dog breeds that display energy, strength and of course dependability. It boasts of agility and a great stamina which makes it one of the best dogs in the whole world. It is commonly used in K9 Training to become a police dog. |
| Breed Coat Information : | The German Shepherd Dog Breed information’s tell us that this dog is a double coat breed with the outer coat being thick and straight and the under coat having softness and denseness. There are various coat colors in the German Shepherd such as solid black, black and cream, sable, black and silver, and black and tan. This dog breed is a great shedder and is characterized by heavy shedding dependent upon the season. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | The German Shepherd puppy, though known for its deep devotion to its owners and courage, are not really that friendly. In fact, they are wary of people unfamiliar to them or strangers. They will however be able to get along well with other pets they grew up with. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | Having a German Shepherd gives extra security to the home because it is a large dog breed. The owner doesn’t only get to enjoy its companionship but also feels safe with the German Shepherd around. However, do not forget how strong this dog is and getting knocked over by a German Shepherd is normal but painful. This is also a strong willed breed that the owner has to have full control of and should be able to train. The German Shepherd is not the advisable breed for the newbie owner or sedentary owner. |
| Breed Activity Information : | A German Shepherd wants a lot of activity for it not to be bored. What will really make this breed happy would be to engage in agility and obedience games and also do tracking activities. If this dog gets bored it will chew furniture, dig up your garden, etc. |
| Breed Care Information : | The German Shepherd loves being outdoors but will still be ok staying indoors as long as it gets enough exercise. You may want to find some dog house plans for large dogs to build a dog house that a German Shepherd can fit in. Inside an apartment or a house it will not be that active but would do its thing in the back yard. As for grooming, this dog is a constant shedder so a quick brushing done everyday is a requirement. It doesn’t need frequent bathing, in fact bathing it a couple of times a year is sufficient. |
| Breed Training Information : | The German Shepherd is in need of obedience training as well as serious socialization in the early stage. They are wary of heavy handed methods. Training however should be firm and consistent as well as rewarding your German Shepherd for any good behavior exhibited. They are quick learners and are especially good in agility, tracking, obedience, ring sport, etc. |
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