The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. German Shepherds are known to be one of the best breeds of working dogs. They are often employed by the police, military, and search and rescue operations. The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for German Shepherd Dogs is the Herding dog breed.


Colors can be: Bi-color, black, black and cream, black and red, black and silver, black and tan, blue, gray, liver, sable, white.

Todays Use : Police, guard and military dog

Living area: Any

Originally Used : Herding

Hypoallergenic: No

Life span: 7 to 10 years

Origin: Germany

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

Weight: Male: 48.5–88.2 lbs (22–40 kg), Female: 48.5–88.2 lbs (22–40 kg)

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