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German Shepherd Dog overview
Originates from German sheepdog stock (Deutsche Shaferhund).
Since 1914, the German Shepherd Dog has been a popular export from Germany. A fine working dog and an excellent pet, used for shepherding, police and military duties, guiding, tracking. The German Shepherd's versatility, intelligence and trainability, has ensured its long-term popularity.
Other known names for German Shepherd Dog
Alsatian, GSD
German Shepherd Dog foreign names
Duitse Herdershond (Dutch), Berger Allemand (French), Deutscher Schäferhund (German), Perro pastor Aleman (Spanish)
Origin
Germany
Breed Group
Biological data
Weight
Male: 75-85 lbs.
(34-39 kg)
Female: 60-70 lbs.
(27-32 kg)
Height
Male: 60-65 cm.
24-26 inches.
Female: 55-60 cm.
22-24 inches.
Colours, markings and patterns
Black with tan markings
Black (all black)
Grey (all grey)
Sable (gray with lighter or brown markings)
Nose black.
Undercoat usually grey or fawn, except in all black dogs.
Final colour of young dog only certain when outer coat has developed.
Colour in itself is of secondary importance, having no effect on character or fitness for work.
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Germans Shepherd Dog – Breed standard
The below links are external
AKC, FCI, CKC
German Shepherd Dog references and further reading
Germany
Deutsche Schäferhunde SV
USA
GSDCA
German Shepherds
UK
German Shepherd Dog Rescue
German Shepherd Dog League
German Shepherd UK
UK German Shepherd Rescue
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German Shepherd Dog colours
Below are some examples of the various colours of German Shepherd Dogs, colour names sometimes differ from country to country,
Colours can vary according to lighting, whether it was taken indoors or outdoors and even the quality of the dog.
So sadly not an exact science.
Black and Tan
AP-N1H3IV - Two German Shepherd Dogs sitting together on a path
Photo © Animal Photography, Ron Willbie
Black
AP-1NGTG4 - Black Shepherd looking up at camera
Photo © Animal Photography, Anita Peeples
German Shepherd Dog
picture ideas
Featured image
AP-C0QHUK - German Shepherd Dog, looking ahead
© Animal Photography, Barbara O'Brien
German Shepherd Dogs outdoors
AP-NXDBUB - Large group of German Shepherd Dogs from Rozavel
© Animal Photography, Sally Anne Thompson
German Shepherd Puppies
AP-ERVKE2 - German Shepherd (aka Alsatian) puppy
© Animal Photography, Paul Cotney
