DESCRIPTION

The German Shepherd Dog is also known as the Alsatian. It is handsome, well proportioned and very strong. The coat most often comes in black with tan, sable or all black, but also can come in blue, liver and white, but those colors are considered a fault according to most standards. White is not an acceptable color for the German Shepherd, however they are now being recognized as a separate breed, called the American White Shepherd. The nose is black most often black but, blue or liver still do sometimes occur, but is considered a fault can not be shown. It has a sturdy, muscular, slightly elongated body with a light but solid bone structure. Its head should be in proportion to its body, and the forehead a little convex. It has a strong scissors bite, ears wide at the base, pointed, upright, and turned forward (the ears of puppies under six months may droop slightly). The eyes are almond-shaped, never protruding, dark, with a lively, intelligent expression. Its bushy tail reaches almost to its hocks and hangs down when the dog is at rest. Its front legs and shoulders are muscular; its thighs thick and sturdy. It has round feet with very hard soles. There are three varieties of the German Shepherd: rough-coated, long rough-coated, and the long-haired.

TRAINING

The German Shepherd is a highly intelligent breed, very trainable, and willing to learn if you make the tasks challenging and fun at the same time. If you begin with a dog that has a sound temperament and is calm means a solid foundation for a well-behaved friendly companion. German Shepherds have a certain self-confidence that comes from their intelligence and sturdiness. Because of this, this breed makes an excellent watchdog and guard dogs but with the proper socialization as a puppy, it would not be overly aggressive or fierce.

TEMPERAMENT

The German Shepherd is one of the breeds where temperament is one of the most important variables attended to by dedicated breeders striving to preserve the breed as a working animal. The character of the ideal GSD is loyal, courageous, confident and highly trainable. They should not be timid, nervous or gun shy. Neither should they be vicious. An individual dog, once bonded to its owner, will bond for life. For this reason alone, one should not lightly contemplate acquiring a GSD.Special Requirements:A knowledgable and dedicated owner able to provide adequate exercise and activities for the dog.

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