The German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a popular dog breed that is large and strong. He was originally bred for herding sheep. The breed weighs between 65 and 100 lbs. The height for males is 24 - 26 inches, for females 22 - 24 inches. The German Shepherd is in the AKC Herding Group.
The German Shepherd was bred for herding of sheep. Throughout they years, the work ethic of this breed has been honed so that tracking, obedience and protection have been actively highlighted in the selecting breeding of this dog. They are most suited to active working environments, They can be found doing police work, guarding, therapy, search and rescue, military and as guide dogs. After the first world war the name was changed (in UK and France) to Alsatian to remove the stigma attached, and it has only been in recent times that the original name has been officially recognized again.
German Shepherd Breeds Dogs Pictures
German Shepherd Breeds Dogs Pictures
Dogs - Most popular breeds (US) Puppies
German Shepherd Breeds Puppy Dogs Pictures
German Shepherd Breeds Dogs Pictures
Dogs - Most popular breeds (US)
The German Shepherd is also known as Alsatian, or Schäfer and its official name is German Shepherd Dog. It is commonly misspelled as German Shepard.
Life span 10-12 years
Height: Males60-64cm (20-24in.), Females 55-60cm (22-24in)
German Shepherds are more likely to get the following conditions:
* Elbow and hip dysplasia
* Von Willebrand's disease
* Canine degenerative myelopathy
* Skin allergies
* Bloat
* Blood disorders
* Epilepsy,
* Chronic eczema
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