German Shepherd Dog

Group	Herding Group
Size	Large
Coat	Medium
Origin	Germany

Profile

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Nickname

Alsatian, BerGer Allemand, Deutscher Schaferhund, German Shepherd Dog, Pastor Aleman

Color

Tan/Black or Red/Black

Height

Males: 23-26 inches.
Females: 21-24 inches.

Weight

Males: 66-88 pounds.
Females: 48-71 pounds.

Life Span

7-10 years

Litter Size

4–9

Upkeep

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Exercise

Regular Exercise

Personality

Strong-nerved, Fearless, Self-assured

Groom Needs

Weekly Brushing, Regularly Shedding

Shedding

Regularly

Trainability

Eager To Please

Vocality

Medium

Good with

Yes

Introduction

A symbol of intelligence and versatility, the German Shepherd Dog is a loyal guardian and working companion. With a noble, confident outline, they feature a dense, weather-resistant coat, and come in various colors, predominantly tan and black or red and black. Known for their courage and high learning ability, they make excellent family pets and are eager to please, often excelling in obedience. They are a large breed that requires regular exercise to satisfy their high energy levels and keen mind.