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German Shepherd Last Update: 06/28/08 08:36 PM
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Group: herding
Height: m 24-26" / 61-66 cm,
f 22-24" / 55.9-61 cm
Weight: 85-95 lbs / 38.6-43.09 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-13 yrs
Good with Kids? No
Views: 943
Colors: black, tan, cream, solid black, solid white, solid sable
Physical Traits: robust, supple, elongated, muscular, dignified, strong
Hair Type: medium: dense, harsh, thick, stiff, flat, coarse
long: luxurious
Nicknames: German Shepherd Dog, Deutscher Schaferhund, Alsatian Wolf Dog
Bred For: herding
Personality / Temperament: very intelligent, loyal, faithful, versatile, calm, fearless, courageous, self-confident, reliable, obedient, protective, responsive, alert, aloof and does not warm up fast to strangers. some may be timid, anxious, nervous, shy or bite
Origination: Germany
Maintenance / Special Needs: requires thorough discipline and training, daily exercise, daily brushing, indiscriminate breeding makes for susceptibility to arthritis, hip dysplasia, eye disease, gastric ailments, over guards, nervousness, aggression, viciousness, timidity, fearfulness
Identifying Traits: world's most numerous breed
Ideal For: herding, watch dog, police dog, guard dog, guide dog, family, good companion, assistance, cooler weather, outdoors, obedience
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