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and in finding the right dog or puppy for your family.
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About the German Shepherd Dog Breed |
| The German Shepherd Breed
in Brief: |
Training Your German Shepherd Dog
by:
Dan Rice,
Michele Earle-Bridges
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The German Shepherd Today
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Winifred Gibson Strickland,
James A. Moses
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German Shepherds for Dummies
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D. Caroline Coile
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The German Shepherd Dog
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Ernest H. Hart |
| In 1890, in an attempt to
create a superior herding dog with an elegant
appearance, Capt. Max von Stephanitz stabilized the
German Shepherd dog breed, a breed that would become
one of the most valued dogs in history. From it's
German farm dog roots, the German Shepherd Dog has
become extremely well-known and popular world-wide
for it's talents as sentry, police dog, tracker,
drug dog, search and rescue dog, and guide dog for
the blind, to name just a few.
German Shepherds are loyal family dogs and fearless
guardians of the home that excel in obedience work.
German Shepherds are highly intelligent,
affectionate dogs that make excellent family
companions. Their dense, double coat requires
regular, thorough brushing, and these large dogs
need plenty of outdoor exercise. Training the German
Shepherd puppy from an early age is recommended. On
the "cuteness scale" of 1 to 10, the German Shepherd
puppy ranks at least an 11! |
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German Shepherd Breed History: |
| One of the most versatile
and talented breeds in the world today, the German
Shepherd Dog has been valued in police work,
tracking, guiding the blind, drug and bomb
detection, search and rescue, herding, avalanche
rescue and so much more. In the 1890s, Captain Max
von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer, envisioned
a superb and versatile herding dog and began a
breeding program made up of the best German farm
dogs available. He succeeded beyond all
expectations. The German Shepherd Dog first came to
North America in the early 1900s and got a huge
boost in popularity here after World War I when Rin
Tin Tin's movie exploits captured the attention of
the public. |
| German
Shepherd Breed Description: |
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Height/Weight: The ideal height for adult male
German Shepherds is 25 in (64 cm) at the shoulder
and weight ranges from 75-80 lb (34-36 kg). Female
German Shepherds will be somewhat smaller.
Coat: The German
Shepherd breed's outer coat is dense, straight,
short and close. There is a soft undercoat.
Colour: German Shepherd
Dogs may be black-and-tan, varying shades of sable
or all black. |
| German
Shepherd Breed Temperament: |
| The well-bred German Shepherd Dog is
stable, sensible, intelligent, quick to learn, loyal
and protective of his home and property.
Unfortunately, because of the breed's popularity,
the German Shepherd Dog has been exploited by some
unscrupulous and irresponsible breeders. It's a good
idea to be extremely selective when choosing a
German Shepherd puppy to ensure that you are getting
a well socialized puppy that will have a sound
temperament. |
| German Shepherd Breed
Exercise Requirements: |
| A breed of exceptional stamina, the German
Shepherd Dog was initially bred to trot all day
long. Though relatively calm and quiet indoors, the
German Shepherd needs lots of outdoor exercise to
maintain condition. |
| German
Shepherd Breed Grooming Requirements: |
| Regular, thorough brushing is
necessary to keep shedding of the German Shepherd's
dense undercoat under control. |
Life
Expectancy: 11 to 13 Years
Good with Children:
Yes
Dog Breed Group:
Herding Dogs Group
Size Group: Large |
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