German Shepherd Dog
AKA: Alsatian, Deutscher Schaferhund 
Description: German Shepherds are a big size kind of breed. That has a dome shaped forehead. They are known to have black nose and with brown eyes that is regular in size that expresses of being cheerful and smart dog. Their jaws are strong and in scissors bite. The ears are erected and large especially when they are alert, neck are long and are being lift up when they feel an excitement and carried low when they move. Their tail is fluffy and long. Their coat also varies in color that have black masks in those common colors like black or tan. They have double coat, outer is thick and undercoat is compact that also has two types the long and medium coat.
Temperament: This breed is known to be the third most intelligent among other breeds of dog. They have a record that they have great skills of intelligence that could follow simple tasks in just five repetitions and quickly learn to follow first commands. Moreover, they are a very strong breed an alert in all of their activities and during their trainings. They are always very eager to learn things being taught to them. They are also faithful to their owner and to the people familiar to them. But they are a territorial dog they always ensure the safety of their home thus, they may be very protective. That is why it is also recommended to train them on socialization so they could easily adjust to the people around them excluding strangers especially suspicious ones and to overcome their aloof attitude. They are an obedient dog that could not be disturbed in anything that they do.
Activity: German Shepherds loves tough activities like exercise, jog, run around in a safe yard and walking with owner. It is also best recommended of them to maintain their energy and avoid behavioral problems. Thus, it is very important for them to have daily exercise.
Health: They may suffer from their hereditary desease like hip and elbow dysplasia, digestive problems, blood disorders, epilepsy, eczema and allergies. Their life span is about 13 years.
Grooming: They are heavy shedder on a seasonal basis only. They require daily combing and be bathe when necessary specifically once or twice a year to avoid skin infections
Breed Group: Herding
Color: Common colors are tan or black, red or black Rare colors are sable, plain black also white, liver and blue.
Height: Dogs 24-26 inches (60-65cm.) Bitches 22-24 inches (55-60cm.)
Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40kg.)
Country Of Origin: Germany
Dynamics: German Shepherds are a very strong that belong to a herding breed group. They are known as the very intelligent breed which is considered as their best asset. Moreover, they are territorial but could also be sociable when trained.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 8:15 am
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