German Shepherd
Germany · 21.5–23.5 in tall · 49–88 lb · ~10 yr · medium double coat
Next to the average dog it is heavy-shedding, mentally demanding, protective, and high-energy.
Find out if a German Shepherd suits youA good fit if…
- you have young children
Think twice if…
- your days are mostly indoors
- hair on everything would bother you
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
- this would be your first dog
Trait profile
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About the breed
The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. It is characterized by its intelligent and obedient nature. It was developed in Germany from 1899 by Max von Stephanitz, using various traditional German herding dogs, and gained international recognition after the end of the First World War. It was bred as a herding dog, for herding sheep, but has since been used in many other types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police work, and warfare.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
