German shepherd dogs are also known as Alsatian dogs. It originates from the country of Germany. It is medium to large in size. The German shepherd dog was developed by Max von Stephanitz in 1899 using various traditional German herding dogs.
German shepherd male dog height is 60 cm to 65 cm and the female dog height is 55 cm to 60 cm.
The colors of the German shepherd dogs are sable, tan with black saddle, solid black or bi-color. The weight of the German shepherd male dog is up-to 30 to 40 kg and the female dog weight is 22 to 32 kg. The German shepherd lifespan is 9 years to 13 years.
It was originally bred as the herding dog for the herding sheep. German shepherd dogs were used for much other type of works that includes warfare, police work and search and rescue. According to the Federation Cynologique Internationale German shepherd dogs are the 2nd highest number of the annual registrations in the year 2013.
The German shepherd dog has a domed forehead and a long square-cut muzzle with strong jaws and a black nose.
The eyes are brown in color and medium in size. The ears are large and open straight forward and horizontally. German shepherd dogs have a long neck. It raises their neck when excited. Also it lowers its neck while stalking.
German shepherd dog tail is bushy and reaches the hock. It has a close and dense double coat with a dense undercoat. The coat has two types, medium and long. German Shepherd dogs are highly intelligent, active and protective of their owners, loyal and self-assured dogs. They can learn different tasks easily and they understand instructions better than other breeds.
The German shepherd dog is willing to learn any tasks.
It is very eager to do any kind of jobs such as guarding and search missions. Especially if they are properly socialized, they can be over protective of their family and their territory. They do not make friends quickly with strangers.
The King Shepherd is a German shepherd bred in the United States of America. German shepherd breeders are trying to correct the physical handicaps that the original breed had to breed. The Shiloh Shepherd is a type of German shepherd bred in the United States of America.
The size, length and temperament of the Shiloh German Shepherd breed is slightly different from other German Shepherd breeds. It is recognized by the American Rare Breed Association.
The white shepherd dog is another type of German shepherd in the United States. It was white-coated and once banned from registration in their native Germany. The color has a huge following in the United States and Canada. A breed club was formed specifically for white shepherd. This type is recognized as a special breed by the United Kennel Club.
The White Swiss Shepherd is also a type of German shepherd native to Switzerland.
Descended from American white shepherds, this first stud dog is an American dog breed born in 1966 and imported from the Switzerland. The breed was recognized as a distinct breed by the Federation Cynologique Internationale in 2003. It is now recognized by many national kennel clubs.
