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German Shepherd Dog

Breed Profile

The German Shepherd Dog is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that stems from Germany. German Shepherds are working dogs, groomed originally for herding sheep. Since then, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, German Shepherds across the globe are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles.

Temperament

German Shepherds are moderately active dogs and exude confidence. The breed is marked by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have tasks. They are curious, which makes them excellent guard dogs and suitable for search missions

Color & Coat

Coat: German Shepherds have 3 main coat types: double coated, longhaired, or plush.

Color: The coat comes in a variety of colors and patterns including black, black and cream, black and red, black and silver, black and tan, blue, gray, liver, sable, and white.

Living Environment

The German Shepherd Dog will fare well within an apartment provided he gets its daily fix of exercise. The German Shepherd can also live alongside other dogs and pets, as long as he was trained from early puppyhood. This breed is good with children. It is also friendly toward other pets although it is known to be standoffish and suspicious toward strangers.

Health

Many common ailments of the German Shepherd are caused by inbreeding. One such common health issue is hip and elbow dysplasia which may cause the dog to experience pain later on in life and may cause arthritis. German Shepherd Dogs can experience bloat, a sudden life-threatening swelling of the abdomen. It is important that owners educate themselves about its symptoms and how they should proceed if they emerge.