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German Shepherd breed information and pictures
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The German Shepherd is part of the Herding group. The German Shepherd is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the German Shepherd is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Family Pet, Herding, Protection, Schutzhund, Sports, Watch Dog The German Shepherd lifestyle is Indoor/outdoor dog
The German Shepherd Dog is susceptible to bloat, skin disease, congenital heart problems and hip dysplasia. It should be noted that the enormous popularity of German Shepherd Dogs has resulted in careless breeding. This has caused a number of crippling genetic diseases within the German Shepherd Dog population.
It is important that when contacting a German Shepherd breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your German Shepherd from a petstore which commonly are known to support German Shepherd puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current German Shepherd health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the German Shepherd breed standard.
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Benito z Bugu
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German Shepherd |
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Group:
Herding |
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Shoulder Height:
21.50 in - 25.50 in |
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Weight:
75-95 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium-high amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Germany - favored for its intelligence, trainability and fortitude. Originally a German farm dog, the breed was founded in the 1890's by a German cavalry officer, Capt. Max von Stephanitz who aimed to create a superior herding dog with looks to match. First imported to the US in the early 1900s, it became popular after WW I with the popularity of Rin Tin Tin. Today it is used for search & rescue, police, army, sentry, scent, guidedogs for the blind, helpers for handicapped and companion.
Character:
This dog is intelligent, unconditionally loyal, obedient, brave, and protective.
Temperment:
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.
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.
Care
During shedding a special comb is needed to remove dead hairs.
Colour:
Black/tan, sable, all black
Comments:
Purposes:
Companionship, Family Pet, Herding, Protection, Schutzhund, Sports, Watch Dog
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Recent German Shepherd breed Related Headlines as of Tuesday, February 09, 2010
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Recent German Shepherd breed standard Related Searches as of Tuesday, February 09, 2010
- American Kennel Club - German Shepherd Dog
The first impression of a good German Shepherd Dog is that of a strong, agile, well ... German Shepherd Dog Breed Standard. Herding Group. General Appearance. The first impression ...
- United Schutzhund Clubs of America - Breed Standard
The following translation of the German Shepherd Dog F.C.I. Standard, MO. ... To accomplish this goal, the Breed Standard of the German Shepherd Dog was created. ...
- Illustrated Standard of the German Shepherd Dog
It is well balanced, with harmonious development of forequarter and hindquarter. ... The German Shepherd Dog is longer than tall, with the most desirable ...
- German Shepherd Breed Standard
THE WORLD UNION OF GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUBS (WUSV) This standard was approved and put into effect for the countries and clubs of the FCI. ...
- German Shepherd breed standard
This is the Internationally recognized F.C.I. approved Breed Standard for the German Shepherd. It is available courtesy of The United Schutzhund Clubs of America ...
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