German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog is loyal, protective, and intelligent.
German Shepherd Dog Characteristics
Amount of shedding
Apartment appropriate
Cold tolerance
Dog friendly
Ease of training
Easy to groom
Friendly toward strangers
Intelligence
Mouthiness
Playfulness
Potential for weight gain
Sensitivity
Vigor
Wanderlust
Vital Stats
Height:
22 to 26 inches at shoulder
Weight:
75 to 95 pounds
Coat:
medium-length and dense
Life span:
10 to 14 years
Breed Group:
Herding Dogs
Summary
The German Shepherd Dog is one of America's most popular breeds--for good reason. He's an intelligent and capable working dog. His devotion and courage are unmatched. And he's amazingly versatile, excelling at most anything he's trained to do: guide and assistance work for the handicapped, police and military service, herding, search and rescue, drug detection, competitive obedience and, last but not least, faithful companion.
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