German Shepherd adult in black and white

German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is a loyal, intelligent and adaptable dog that when socialised and trained well can be a rewarding and loving pet.

About the German Shepherd

When well trained German Shepherds can be even tempered, self-assured, vigilant, docile and highly intelligent. This long list of qualities makes them good companions and protectors, and excellent guarding and herding dogs.

German Shepherds are driven by their motivation to work. They can become a dominant figure in their owners’ lives but German Shepherd training is easy, given the time and attention they need. This breed should receive significant daily mental and physical stimulation, with its high exercise requirement and need to learn.

Source : faits et caractéristiques clés provenant de la Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

Particularités de la race

Pays
Allemagne
Groupe
FCI Group 1, AKC Herding Group
Catégorie de taille
Races de grande taille
Espérance de vie moyenne
9–13 ans

Serein / Confiant / Affectueux / Robuste / Protecteur / Dynamique / Obéissant

Faits marquants

  • Makes a versatile working dog
  • Needs a lot of physical and mental exercise
  • Makes a great family dog
German Shepherd adult in black and white

Origins of the breed

The German Shepherd was originally bred from the herding dogs of central and southern Germany.

Methodical breeding commenced once the first breed association was founded in 1889, with the goal of producing an energetic, versatile, high-achieving working dog.