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Country
of Origin: Germany.
Size:
Shoulder height: 55 -
65 cm (21.5 - 25.5 inches). The German Shepherd Dog is a
large, strong, handsome-looking dog. The fur is a double-coat
and can be either short or long haired.
Coat:
Can be coarse and
straight-haired, long and coarse and straight-haired, or wavy
long-haired. Colors can be black, grey, with regular brown or
yellow-to-light brown markings.
Character:
This dog is
intelligent, unconditionally loyal, obedient, brave, and
protective. Well-bred GSDs have powerful jaws and strong
teeth, can develop a strong sense of loyalty and obedience,
and can be trained to attack and release on command.
Temperament:
Their territoriality
makes them among the least likely of breeds to run away.
Unwanted visitors are stopped. This breed gets along fine with
children and other animals, provided proper socialization has
taken place.
Care:
During shedding a
special comb is needed to remove dead hairs.
Training:
German Shepherds are
eager pupils and are quick to get the hang of things. They are
most responsive to your voice.
Activity:
German Shepherds are
happiest when doing some type of work, such as agility,
obedience, or police trials. Over-exercising when young can
cause damage to growing bones, joints, and muscles. |