The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. In the English language, the breeds officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog.

Life expectancy: 9 – 13 years

Colors: Black, Black & Tan, Sable, Red & Black, Grey, Black & Silver

Weight: Male: 30–40 kg, Female: 22–32 kg

Height: Male: 60–65 cm, Female: 55–60 cm

Temperament: Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Curious, Alert, Confident, Watchful, Courageous

Did you know: German Shepherd Dog is the second-most popular dog breed by registrations (129,186) worldwide.

German Shepherd temperament and personality are marked with the dog breeds intelligence. Even from early on, German Shepherd puppies develop an unconditional commitment to their owners; a strong eagerness to please makes them extremely trainable and versatile dogs.

Health Concerns in the German Shepherd Breed. Over the years, indiscriminate breeding practices have lead to hereditary diseases such as hip and elbow dysplasia, blood disorders, digestive problems (probably due to nerves), epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), dwarfism and flea allergies.