Owning a German Shepherd can be lots of fun. Because of their intelligence, playful nature, and loyalty, they can become your best friend or a beloved family member. If ever you are interested in getting one and have no idea where to start, then here are some tips to help you.
The breed
The German Shepherd or GSD gained its popularity around the world due to its intelligence and temperament. It is because of these traits that GSDs can easily be trained. It is also considered as the most diverse breed in history. The list of jobs which this breed can do goes on and on.Traditionally, GSDs are great herding dogs and police dogs, but they can also be useful as watchdogs, leaders of the blind, in search and rescue, scent identification, and as a companion. Though they may look poised and friendly, GSDs can be very aggressive when provoked.
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The physical attributes
An ideal German Shepherd is active and alert. Its body is agile, powerful, and usually longer than it is taller, giving it a deep-bodied look.
The average height of a GSD is around 24 to 26 inches. The ideal proportion of a GSD is 10 to 8 1/2 (length to height) and this creates a body that is slightly elongated. It has a straight muzzle that is accented by its elegant black nose. Its jaws are strong which enable it to bite through anything and it should have a set of 42 teeth, 22 in the upper jaw and 20 below. Its eyes are dark and shaped like almonds which give it a sense of intelligence. The ears of a GSD should always point upward. The more they stand erect, the better.
It has two coats of medium length. The first coat is dense and rough, covering an undercoat which should not be visible at the top. The GSD's hairs are coarser on its neck and behind its legs.
The color of the GSD differ, but usually they come in color combinations such as black and tan, black and red, black and cream, solid black, and black and silver. There may be some GSDs that are white in color. But for some breeders who are purists, they do not consider this color for this breed.
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