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German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian)
German
Shepherd Dog (Alsatian)
A
multi purpose breed, apart from pets their more obvious uses are Guard
Dogs, Police Dogs and Guide Dogs.
Loyal
and protective these dogs can make ideal family pets but need to be
socialised from puppies.
| Dog
Group - Kennel Club: |
Pastoral
Group |
| Coat: |
Hard
straight outer coat with thick undercoat |
| Grooming: |
Hard
brushing required to remove loose and dead hair |
| Average
Height: |
59-64
cms. 23-25 ins. |
| Average
Weight: |
34-
44 kgs. 75- 97 lbs. |
| Colour: |
Black
or Grey with brown or lighter markings. Black or black saddle with
tan, gold or light grey markings. |
| Temperament: |
Loyal
& affectionate good with children |
| Exercise: |
Needs
lots of long walks as they have limitless energy |
| Average
Lifespan: |
12-13
yrs. |
Possible
disadvantages
Can
show aggression towards strangers and oher dogs. Tends to shed hair
and require frequent brushing.
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