German Shepherd Puppies for Sale

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Breed Group

Herding Group

Sub-Group

Working

Origin Country

Germany

Other Name(S)

Alsatian, Deutscher Schäferhund, Alsatian Wolf Dog, Altdeutsche Schäferhunde

Weight

Typically between 50 to 90 pounds (22.7 to 40.8 kilograms)

Height

Typically around 22 to 26 inches (56 to 66 centimeters) at the shoulder

Breed Type

Pure

Head:

Somewhat Mesaticephalic to almost dolichocephalic in skull-type. Strongly developed, moderate in size, rectilinear, shaped like an elongated wedge, and in proportion to the rest of the body. The topskull is moderately wide, with a flat plane. The median furrow is not well defined. The occiput, brow, and zygomatic arches are only slightly developed. The head is clean-cut without excess skin or wrinkle.

Ears:

Somewhat small in size, set high on the skull, and triangular in shape with pointed tips, carried firmly erect. When alert, tips point straight up. The ears are never overly long, overly large, or broken.

Eyes:

Moderate in size, oval to almond in shape, obliquely set, and medium to dark brown in color. The eye rims are well-fitted and well-pigmented. The eyes are never bulging. There should be sufficient bone in the surrounding orbital sockets to protect the eyes.

Muzzle:

The muzzle is of a moderately long length and strongly developed. It tapers gradually toward the tip of the nose, giving the head the appearance of an elongated wedge. The plane of the muzzle is straight or slightly convex. Upper and lower jaws have good bone substance, are strong, well developed, never appearing snipey or weak. Upper and lower jaws split wide apart at hinge, revealing back molars when the mouth is held opened.

Neck:

Moderate length to allow for proud head carriage, strongly muscled with a slight arch. The neck tapers smoothly from the deeper and broader body toward the head. The neck is clean-cut, without excess skin, throatiness, or dewlap.

Chest:

Deep, broad, but never wider than deep. The brisket extends to the point of the elbows.

Body:

Powerful, solid, and with good substance without appearing heavy, coarse, or bulky. Capable of great endurance, agility, and performance, without appearing racy or refined. Width at forequarters is approximately equal to the width at the hindquarters.

Nose:

The nose is well-pigmented and black, or self-colored according to the coat. The nostrils are well-opened.

Feet:

Oval to round, compact, with well-arched toes and tough pads.

Movement:

Energetic, efficient, effortless, tireless, and agile. The characteristics of healthy structure are evident: when moving away, the forelegs and rear pasterns should remain parallel to one another. When viewing movement from the front, the forelegs should remain parallel, with elbows and paws moving neither in nor out. From the rear, the back pads should be visible when the rear legs are extended. As speed increases, the forelimbs and hindlimbs will converge to the center line of gravity. From the side, the topline should remain firm and level. Good reach of movement in the front allows the forepaw to extend out in a line with the nose. The width between the forefeet when extended should be approximately equal to the width between the hindfeet when extended, indicating balance, good reach, and good drive. Dogs that exhibit any sign of breathing or locomotive difficulty shall be disqualified from the show ring.

Tail:

Set neither high nor low on the croup, but as a natural extension of the topline. Thick at the base and tapering toward the tip. Carried in accordance with the dog’s mood and energy level, but never tucked or carried up over the back. Of a somewhat long length with the tip of the last vertebrae extending to the hock joints, or below, when held down. Tail may be straight, gently curved, or with gently curved toward the tip.

Temperament:

German Shepherds have a personality all their own, one that combines confidence and a need to have a meaningful role in life. These dogs are modestly energetic, yet they have an extraordinary desire to learn and to contribute to their owners’ life. They make for excellent protection dogs and are the best choice for search missions because they thrive when challenged mentally. German Shepherds are extremely devoted and protective of their owners and their territory, but if they are not properly socialised, this protective instinct can become excessive. They are typically reticent to open up and make fast friends with new people. Due to their high IQ and innate obedience, they are simple to train and enthusiastic about their new roles as family guards. While German Shepherds are naturally protective and devoted, they nevertheless require training and socialisation to be well-mannered and avoid violent tendencies.