German Shepherd Dog Breed Information & Characteristics

German shepherd dogs are noble, diligent, loyal, Obedient, Curious, Loyal, Alert and highly intelligent dogs. Below are the information and characteristics of the breed GSD.

German shepherds can be very gentle companions and guardians with proper training and socialization. This is an ideal breed for active households. The breed’s intelligence and protective demeanor can make it a good choice for families with children as long as the dog is properly trained.

The German Shepherd Dog has a rather low maintainability associated with haircuts, leashes and encourages obedience, this breed can be maintained high in resistance to shedding, requires activity and anxiety. about separation.

Here is detailed information about the characteristics of the 3rd smart dog in the world.

Characteristics	Information
History/Origin	The German Shepherd originated in Germany in 1899. The breed was actually created by the cross breeding of working sheep dogs from rural Germany. They are working dogs developed originally for herding and guarding sheep.
Popularity	2
Abbreviations	GSD,SHED
Hunting	The German Shepherd dog breed is not a gundog breed at all.
Recognized by the AKC	The German Shepherd Dog is the AKC’s 60th breed and was recognized in 1908.
Guide Dog	A German Shepherd Guide Dog is a.

*The German Shepherd Dog is a medium to large working breed dog native to Germany.*

Characteristics

Characteristics	Information
Head	Large but in proportion to the body, with length about 40% of the dog’s height at the withers, without being clumsy or overly long.
Tail Type	GSD have erect ears, most are black and tan, black and red, or sable, all have long tails.
Muzzle & nose	German Shepherds have a very good sense of smell because they have 225 million scent receptors.
Ear Type	German Shepherds are born with floppy ears. By 16-20 weeks, the cartilage in the ear has become stiff and strong enough for the ear to stand permanently.
Tongue	German Shepherds may have pink, black-spotted tongues. Tongue color may be affected by melanin. They don’t have green blades like Chow Chow.
Teeth	German Shepherd Dogs start with just 28 teeth and as an adult they will have 42. The teething period usually lasts 4 to 5 months.
Eyes Shape	The eyes are of medium size, almond shaped, slightly oblique and not protruding. The vast majority of adult German Shepherds have a brown eye color, they can see colors in the yellow and blue spectrum quite well.
Foot	The German Shepherd paws are rounded, short toes with thick pads, well-closed, webbed feet and arched.
Body Length	Body length of 36.0″-42.5″ (91-108 cm).
Wrinkles & Folds	No
Height	Male: 60–65 cm, Female: 55–60 cm
Weight	Male: 30–40 kg, Female: 22–32 kg

Feathers and colors

Characteristics	Information
Coat Color	Black, Sable, Black & Tan, Red & Black, Grey, Black & Silver. German Shepherd dogs will change their coat color fairly consistently from the time they are born until they are about 2 years old.
Shedding	The German Shepherd Dog is moderately shedding year round, especially and fall and summer.
Hair Density	They have thin, short, and soft feathers. The average length of the coat is 1 to 2 inches.
Grooming	Because they shed a lot of hair, you need to groom them regularly. At least 2 times per week and per day for two periods of heavy shedding in spring and fall.

All Around Friendliness

Characteristics	Information
Child friendly	They are great with kids.
Friendliness	German shepherds may not be too friendly with strangers, but for known faces, they make an ideal companion.
Cute	Yes
Playfulness	Yes
They like to cuddle	Most German Shepherds love to cuddle and show affection for their owners.
Calm down	German Shepherds will usually be a bit calmer as they get older between 6 months and 3 years of age. Exercise is the key to calm them down.

Other pet friendly

Characteristics	Information
Compatibility with other dog	The German Shepherd Dog blends in with all other breeds including smaller dogs.
Compatibility with other pets	They’ll get along well with most other pets.

Activities

Characteristics	Information
Energy level	German Shepherds usually have a high energy level.
Barking	GSD bark a lot so it needs proper training and socialization.
Jump	Most German Shepherds can jump 4 to 6 feet high.If trained and it is excited, they can jump up to 10 feet.
Swim	German shepherd dogs can swim because they are athletic athletes and strong swimmers. However, they are not specially bred for swimming.
Running speed	German Shepherds can run about 30 to 32 miles per hour(or about 48 kph).
Smelling ability	The German Shepherd Dog has 225 million scent receptors. They can detect scent over a mile on land, up to 40 feet below ground and in 80 feet of water!

German Shepherd Dogs can withstand cold weather well. — *German Shepherd Dogs can withstand cold weather well*

Habitat

Characteristics	Information
Tolerance to cold	German Shepherd Dogs can withstand cold weather well (even as low as -10 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit for a short time).
Tolerance to hot	German Shepherd Dogs perform well in hot weather as long as there is shade and cold water.They can withstand temperatures as hot as 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Affinity to water	Short
Kennel size	The German Shepherd Dog needs a cage size of about 42 inches. The dimensions of the barrels are traditional 42L x 28W x 31H.

Health

Characteristics	Information
Life Span	9 – 13 years
Veterinarian Visits	Try to make it every 6 months, but once per year as a minimum.
Prone to Obesity	German Shepherd Dogs rarely get obese.
Therapy Dog	The German Shepherd Dog is one of the best therapeutic breeds
Allergies	German Shepherd is often allergic to itchy skin. The feet, abdomen, skin folds, and ears are most often affected. Allergies are often caused by food or environmental factors, including mold, pollen and seasonal allergies.
Common disease	Some of the more common diseases that the German Shepherd Dog is at risk of developing are hip and elbow dysplasia, polymyalgia, Epilepsy, Hemophilia, Diabetes, Cataracts and arthritis.

Temperament

Characteristics	Information
Outward	Yes
Reliable	Yes
Loyal	The German Shepherd Dog has a particularly strong sense of loyalty. They not only protect the owner but also all members of the family. A strong sense of loyalty and protective instincts make the German Shepherd a good guard dog.
Cheerful, eager	Yes

Behavior

Characteristics	Information
Bite	The German Shepherd had a bite force of 269 pounds of pressure. With this biting force, they stand second to Rottweilers.
Drooling	German shepherds often drool under certain circumstances such as heat, unforeseen food, anxiety, problems with teeth and gums, something caught in the teeth, eating or licking something poison and disease.
Lick a lot	Your German Shepherd can lick you a lot possibly grooming and affectionate.
Causes bad odors	They often smell bad. The bad smell is usually a sign of a yeast infection that often develops in the ears or feet.
Noisy	They are usually quiet. However, their barking sounds 86 decibels. Other tests have shown that some German shepherd dogs can even make sounds as loud as 106 decibels.
Ferocious	They are often aggressive when protecting their families and owners.
Sleep	About 12 hours to a maximum of 14 hours a day.

Nurturing and caring

Characteristics	Information
Foods	The best diet for them is a high-quality protein-rich one made up of 18-22% protein.
Feeding	German Shepherds usually eat 2 times a day, each eat about 2.5 to 3.5 cups.
Bath	German Shepherds do not need to be bathed often, preferably only once every 3-4 months (or 2-3 times a year).

Reproduction

Characteristics	Information
Mating	Female German shepherd dogs should be mated after 2 years of age. After 8 years, you should not mate. Male German Shepherd Dogs are fertile after six months of age and reach full sexual maturity after 12 to 15 months. Adult males can mate at any time and can maintain for up to 10 years.
Pregnancy period	Normally ranges from 57-65 days with an average of 63 days(or 9 weeks) from conception.
Litter Size	Their usual nest size is about 8 puppies. When most German Shepherd dogs are born, the first puppy will be a male.
Mixs	1. German Pomeranian = Breeding from German Shepherd and Pomeranian 2. Boxer Shepherd = Breeding from German Shepherd and Boxer 3. Dachshund Shepherd = Breeding from German Shepherd and Dachshund 4. German Shar Pei = Breeding from German Shepherd and Chinese Shar Pei 5. Golden Shepherd = Breeding from German Shepherd and Golden Retriever 6. Greyhound Shepherd = Breeding from German Shepherd and Greyhound 7. Malinois X = Breeding from German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois 8. Mastiff Shepherd = Breeding from German Shepherd and Mastiff 9. New Shep = Breeding from German Shepherd and Newfoundland 10. Shepadoodle = Breeding from German Shepherd and Poodle

*German Shepherds are docile, easier to train than other breeds.*

Trainability

Characteristics	Information
Intelligence	The German Shepherd is considered the third most intelligent breed in the world as well as one of the easiest to train.
Training	German Shepherds are docile, easier to train than other breeds. They perform well in training tasks, obey training.

Price and cost of farming

Characteristics	Information
Price	On average, the cost of a German Shepherd ranges from $500-$1,500. The high cost of SHED is due to the expensive cost of breeding and raising. Prices vary by region and their purity.
Cost of farming	The average cost of raising a German Shepherd is 1,200 – $ 1,500 a year.