The German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd Dog is a large and strong dog, slightly elongated, strong and well muscled build with weather-resistant coat , typically between 75 and 110lbs. The fur is a double-coat (under coat and outer coat). There are many color variations, but the most common ones are black-and-tan and black-and-red.

The German Shepherd Dog

Origin

The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most widely recognized breeds in the world. This breed was invented by Capt. Max von Stephanitz in 1899. His first German Shepherd, named Horand von Grafrath. The breed originally conceived as a sheep-herding dog, hence its name

Appearance

This dogs are highly intelligent, agile, direct and fearless, eager and alert, with a strong work drive. They have a high learning ability. The German Shepherd Dog is a large and strong dog, slightly elongated, strong and well muscled build with weather-resistant coat , typically between 75 and 110lbs. The fur is a double-coat (under coat and outer coat). There are many color variations, but the most common ones are black-and-tan and black-and-red.

Health Problems

- canine hip dysplasia - is a skeletal problem.
- elbow dysplasia
- von Willebrand's Disease - is a blood disorder, a deficiency in clotting factor VIII antigen
- hemangiosarcoma - a form of cancer that originates in the endothelium
- degenerative myelopathy
- cardiomyopathy - is a general term meaning 'disease of the heart muscle'

German shepherd dogs are:

-direct and fearless willingness to protect family, house, car
-highly intelligent
-serve at companion, watchdog, guide dog for people who are blind, herding dog, or guardian
-faithfulness
-excellent travellers and love to ride in the car for long trips
-truly a companion and can be taken everywhere

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