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German Shepherd — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

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German Shepherd

Versatile working dog known for courage, loyalty, and intelligence. Excels in police, military, and service work.

largeSize

7-10 yearsLife Span

50-90 lbsWeight

GermanyOrigin

About

Versatile working dog known for courage, loyalty, and intelligence. Excels in police, military, and service work.

At a Glance

Breed Group

Herding

Size

large

Weight

50-90 lbs

Height

22-26 in

Origin

Germany

Temperament

ConfidentCourageousSmartLoyalSteady

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Featured German Shepherd Breeders

Meadow Kennels England

Nottingham, England

Elm German Manor

Southampton, England

Ashford German Manor

Aberdeen, Scotland

Evolution of the German Shepherd

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCEAncient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCEEarly Domestic

Herding-Type Dogs

~5,000 BCEBreed Group

German Herding Landrace Dogs

~1800sPredecessor

Horand von Grafath (SZ 1)

1895Predecessor

German Shepherd Dog

1899Modern Breed

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