German Shepherd Dog Breed Information:
The German Shepherd Dog is one of America’s most popular dog breeds for good reasons. They’re intelligent and capable working dogs. Their devotion and courage are unmatched. And they’re amazingly versatile. The breed also goes by the name Alsatian. Despite their purebred status, you may find German Shepherds in shelters and breed specific rescues.
German Shepherd Dog Group: Herding Dogs.
German Shepherd Height: 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder.
German Shepherd Weight: 75 to 95 pounds.
German Shepherd Life Span: 10 to 14 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
German Shepherds are active and intelligent dogs. They must be kept busy learning, playing, and working. Daily exercise, both physical (such as jogging and Frisbee) and mental (such as training sessions), is a must. The German Shepherd isn't the breed for you if you're away from home frequently or for long periods of time. When left alone, they can become anxious or bored and are likely to express their worry in ways you don't like, such as barking, chewing, and digging.
German Shepherd History:
The breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz using various traditional German herding dogs from 1899. It was originally bred as a herding dog, for herding sheep. It has since been used in many other types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police work and warfare.
German Shepherd Size:
Males stand 24 to 26 inches; females stand 22 to 24 inches. Weight ranges from 75 to 95 pounds.
German Shepherd Personality:
The German Shepherd personality is aloof but not usually aggressive. They're reserved dogs; they don't make friends immediately, but once they do, they're extremely loyal. With their family, they're easy-going and approachable, but when threatened, they can be strong and protective, making them excellent watchdogs. This highly intelligent and trainable breed thrives on having a job to do any job.
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German Shepherd Health:
German Shepherds are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all German Shepherds will get any or all of these diseases:
Elbow Dysplasia.
Hip Dysplasia.
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus.
Degenerative Myelopathy.
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
Allergies.
German Shepherd Care:
German Shepherds are built for action. This means they've got lots of energy that they need to burn off with daily exercise. German Shepherds are barkers. Barking isn't necessarily a problem, but it can be if the dog is bored. Learning the "Quiet" command should be part of every German Shepherd's obedience training.
German Shepherd Feeding:
German Shepherd puppy daily by their age and cups of food: 8 weeks old: 1 to 1 ½ cups of food spread over 4 meals daily. 12 weeks old: 1 ½ to 2 cups of food spread over 4 meals daily. 6 months to 9 months old: 2 cups to 3 cup of food spread over 3 meals daily.
German Shepherd Coat Color And Grooming:
The German Shepherd coat comes in variety of colors and patterns including black; black and cream; black and red; black and silver; black and tan; blue; gray; liver; sable; and white. Brushing two to three times a week will help more of the hair come out in a brush, rather than on your furnishings. And a sturdy vacuum cleaner doesn't hurt either. Bathing the dog too often strips the coat of oils that keep it healthy, so start running the bathwater only if your dog really needs it. Brushing their teeth with a soft toothbrush and doggy toothpaste also helps keep gums and teeth in good shape.
German Shepherd with Children And Other Pets:
If they're well-trained and have had plenty of exposure to kids, especially as a puppy, a German Shepherd is a great companion for children. The German Shepherd can also live peacefully with other dogs and pets, as long as they're taught to do so from puppyhood.