Deutscher Schaferhund, German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog (German Deutscher Schaferhund), breed of dogs. Breed bred in Germany in the second half of the 19 century. Was first presented at an exhibition in Hanover in 1882. In the late 19 th century German shepherds are used as a police escort, patrol and investigative. During the First and Second World Wars German Shepherd served in the military connected, minerals and sanitation. In the 20 century, the breed gained recognition and popularity around the world due to its unique qualities of service.

GERMAN SHEPHERD - for many years one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. This popularity, it must not only their physical but also mental data. Established over 100 years ago, a successful and skilful selection of manufacturers of various types of police dogs, while common in Germany, this breed was to absorb the greatest possible number of useful properties of a service dog. It is through this serious and painstaking work, and was obtained by breed German shepherd, became the prototype of the breed of dog, capable of performing any task, except for hunting.

German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog - a strong, brave, sensitive, subject only to his ¬ my master well, capable of any type of dog training. German Shepherd - the most ambitious and one of the smartest dogs (if not the most intelligent, as some believe). Dogs of this breed fought bravely, and many sacrificed their lives during two world wars. They were (and are still) guide the blind (in the U.S. they are called "seeing eye"), the police, army. And of course, is excellent guard dogs. But it is the strongest instinct of protection and turns against itself dogs - protecting the master's child, a German Shepherd can throw at any stranger who opened the gate. It can become a vicious and out of boredom, if it is taken simply as a dog room. German Shepherd deserves her to have her part in life if you already service, so service and if service is not, at least, training and participation in competitions, which she loves.

Head of medium size, moderately wide, with smooth ¬ nym wedge transition to a muzzle. Ears set high, broad at the base, erect. The eyes are dark brown, dense and strong muzzle with strong jaws and sharp, large teeth. Neck while walking is held horizontally, and nastorazhivayas, lifts almost to a vertical position. The back is of medium length, with a smooth transition from the withers to the rump, tail, continuing the line back, dropped down, saber, down below the hock. The thorax is the volume, tapered, powerful. Abdomen tucked. The front legs are straight, with well-developed bone structure, the rear have characteristic distinct angles, which together with a few elongated body allow the dog to easily and long run and to make long jumps. Wool is of medium length, straight and stiff, as if covered by a dog raincoat. Head, ears and front side legs covered with short hair and neck and tail - longer.

 Typical color - from light to dark red with black saddle. Can be pure black coat with tan or gray - wolf. The main and most important features of the German Shepherd - her natural strength, intelligence, agility and excellent balanced physique.

 She betrayed his master, faithful, extremely intelligent and extremely alert. Recognized as a favorite on the competition in training. Not a sofa dog, a campaigner for whom the whole life-work. This is - one of the most popular dogs in the world.

 Ideal Height males - 61-66 cm, females - 56-61 cm ratio of height at withers to body length varies from 9:10 to 8,5:10.

 Needs more exercise, walking without a leash and, if possible, in a special train.

General view. Very proportionate, muscular dog, massive and heavy, but without the slightest sign of weakness or ease of addition. Housing pretty stretched, with strong bones, dressed in powerful muscles, at first glance, it is clear that the dog is hardy, agile and capable of lightning surges. Progress should be elastic, smooth, as if creeping, body moves forward with a minimum of vibration in the vertical movements are free, without any restraint.

 Color. In itself, color Shepherd nor the nature or the working abilities of dogs does not affect and, therefore, is of secondary importance. Nevertheless, pure white or nearly white color, if the nose, lips and eye rim are not black, is undesirable. Color adult dog, wherein the color of the puppy, mozhvo determined only after you receive a restroom, or opaque, hair, and he set about a year.

 Head. Proportional to body size, long, dry, clean plastic, a few extended into the back of, but not rude structure, tapering to the tip of the nose, with a smooth transition from forehead to muzzle. Frons slightly convex in front, the back of the nose is parallel to the forehead. Cheeks should not be overly developed, and the whole head from the top should resemble the form of a wedge, hollow under the eyes on the front of a well-filled. Muzzle strong, good depth. Jaws long, powerful, should not create the impression overshot. There should be no signs of moor. The lips are dry and tight. Nose Black.

German Shepherd puppy

 Tail. At rest tail hangs down freely, slightly curved saber, reaches to the hock joint or slightly longer. During movement and in the excitement rises, but under no circumstances should cross the vertical line drawn through the base of the tail.

 Feet. Round, fingers, strong, with a little arched and tightly closed. The pads are firm, nails short and strong dewclaws - not a vice, but not a virtue; on its hind legs is better to remove them at the age of 4-5 days, as they may interfere with movement and spoil the progress of the dog.


German Shepherd Dog is known for its cleverness, the ability to all types of training, devotion to his master, durability and visual appeal. German shepherd should realize their potential, and the owner should take this into account. No matter the dog becomes vicious and unmanageable. For the German Shepherd is characteristic such diseases as hip dysplasia, be careful when choosing a puppy to the dog's parents were free from this hereditary disease.