German Shepherd Dog Breed Profile

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AKC Group: Herding
Class: Herding
Country of Origin: Germany
First Registered: 1908
Height: 22 - 26 inches
Weight: 75 - 95 lbs.

Colors: Solid black, gray, tan, gold

Coat Type: Length is medium, straight and hard and close lying with a dense undercoat

Health Concerns: Usually hardy. Has potential to have hip dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints), skin disease, bloat, congenital heart disease, Von Willebrand's disease, nervous condition and panosteitis (an inflammation of long bones in the legs.)

Temperament: Intelligent, responsive, solid temperament, consistent behavior.

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4dogowner

California

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Added on May 27th, 2009
I have two german shepherds and they are my very best dogs. They have never nipped at my kids and are very smart. Who says they aren't good with children? My kids love them and are the main ones who care for them. They are the best breed in my opinion and I highly request someone looking for a dog to get one of these puppies. One of mine,Reno, is a Border Patrol dog. We train him in German.

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