German Shepherd Breed Info


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German Shepherd is originated from Germany and also known as alsatian, GSD
Size: max: 26 inches (H) and140 pounds (W)
Color: most common in black and tan saddle, or others are two toned black and tan, black and red, black and brown, black and silver, black and cream, blue and tan, or liver and tan. Solid colors may be black and solid white or any of the dilutes
Coat: dense undercoat, straight full outer coat, longer at the neck and thighs
Personality: highly intelligent, self confident, loyal, affectionate, reserved with strangers
Care: grooming, training, exercise, socialization
Known health problem: epilepsy, bloat, hip and elbow dysplasia, panostetis
Group: herding dogs

Good with children? yes
Good with other pets? yes


This is one of the most popular breed in the US. The original purpose for the German Shepherd Dog was to herd sheep, cattle, or other animals. They are strong and highly intelligent. Raised improperly they may become destructive or even dangerous. They can adapt to city, rural, or suburban life, and do well with owners who provide good amount of exercise.

Nowadays, they are widely used as search and rescue dogs, narcotics, explosive, or mine detection dogs.

German Shepherd Club

German Shepherd Dog Club of America
www.GSDCA.org

German Shepherd Rescue Organization

German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption
www.GSDRescue.org

German Shepherd Puppies For Sale

Akc German Shepherd Puppies

German Shepherd
Price 500.00
Age 10 weeks
Wentworth, Missouri
Beautiful female German Shepherd puppies. Black and tan with nice soft coats. Excellent family companions and guardians. They are good with children and other pets. They have nice temperaments and love their daily walks and playtime.
Posted on 03-08-2010 by Staci Hobby

German Shepherd Dog Breeders

Von Mathausen Geman Shepherds

Old Fort, North Carolina
www.mathausen.com
German Showlines that can really work. Puppies available, Occasional older puppies and adults for sale and, Stud service. All puppies and dogs are raised in a loving home environment and holistically raised to promote optimum health. Please email for
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