German Shepherd Dog
- Height 60–65 cm 55–60 cm
- Weight 30–40 kg 22–32 kg
- Life span 7–10 years
- Exercise 90 min/day
The German Shepherd Dog is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from Germany, Swabia/Thuringia (late 19th century (1899)). Males weigh 30–40 kg and females 22–32 kg. It stands 55–65 cm tall. It typically lives 7–10 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The German Shepherd Dog is a large breed that originated in Germany in the late 19th century. They are a working breed, and can be used for a variety of tasks, from herding and guarding to search and rescue. They have a thick double coat, in a variety of colors, and are highly intelligent and loyal. They are an active breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.
- Group
- Herding Group
- Origin
- Germany, Swabia/Thuringia (late 19th century (1899))
- Coat
- medium double · Black with tan/red/brown markings, Black and tan, Black and red, Sable, Black, and Grey/black and grey
- Also known as
- Deutscher Schäferhund, Alsatian, and GSD
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average German Shepherd Dog. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from fci.be wusv.org casaarancina.it germanshepherddog.com nativepet.com
German Shepherd Dog FAQ
- How long does a German Shepherd Dog live?
- The German Shepherd Dog has a life span of 7–10 years.
- How big does a German Shepherd Dog get?
- Males weigh 30–40 kg and females 22–32 kg. Height ranges from 55–65 cm.
- Is the German Shepherd Dog hypoallergenic?
- No, the German Shepherd Dog is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the German Shepherd Dog in?
- The German Shepherd Dog is in the AKC's Herding Group.
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Australian Cattle Dog
10
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Australian Shepherd
10
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Bearded Collie
10
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Beauceron
9
-
Belgian Laekenois
9
-
Belgian Malinois
8
-
Belgian Sheepdog
5
-
Belgian Tervuren
5
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Transylvanian Hound
8
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Bracco Italiano
9
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
10
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Flat-Coated Retriever
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Labrador Retriever
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Clumber Spaniel
9
This page, as API data
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See it in the reference.
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