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German
Shepherd dog breed
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German Shepherd owner,
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Dog breed group |
Herding
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Germany
for herding sheep |
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Life expectancy |
12
to 14 years |
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Color |
Black
and tan, bicolor, golden sable, gray sable, or solid black.
Eyes are dark and nose is black. |
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Coat type |
Weatherproof
double coat, with thick undercoat and dense outercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Does
best with 4 daily exercise periods totaling 2 hours. |
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Temperament |
Very
high energy level. Ultimate versatile working dog. Highly intelligent,
fearless and self-confident. Very willing to learn and please
its owner. Reserved, but not hostile with strangers. Makes an
excellent watchdog. |
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Good with children |
Extremely
bonded to family. Good with children and other animals. |
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Grooming needs |
High
shedder; Brush daily |
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Average size (inches) |
24
- 26
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22
- 24
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Average weight (lbs) |
75
- 95
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75
- 95
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Health issues |
Poorly bred German Shepherds
can be overly nervous, fearful, timid, or aggressive with
other dogs. |
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Living conditions |
Thrives in suburbs
or country. |
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Dog
breed description
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The German Shepherd Dog is
a strong, agile, well muscled dog, alert and full of life. He is extremely
intelligent and makes a wonderful companion, show or obedience dog.
The German Shepherd is exceptionally trainable and works well as a police,
guide, search, rescue dog. He is one breed that becomes truly bonded
to his family and may suffer from separation anxiety when apart from
his people. Dates back to as early as the 7th Century A.D. The German
Shepherds roots are in the mountain sheepdog of Germany. About 1880
the German army modified this breed for work as a military dog.
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Dog
breed infobits |
German
Shepherds generally get along well with other dogs.
The German Shepherd is ideal for people like police, guards and others
who enjoy training and working with their dogs.
The German Shepherd is, as its name suggests, of German origin, was first
described in the late 1800s.
The German Shepherd was created as a guard dog. |
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