How is a German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a race with great versatility, is a born worker, excellent guardian. It has been a race very used throughout history for different tasks such as police dog, guide, rescue, detector bombs and drugs ... the services rendered during the two world wars won universal respect and admiration. The ancestors of the German Shepherd existed for different areas of Germany since centuries ago. Its origins date back to the end of the 19th century. It is the result of crosses between shepherds of Thuringia and Wurttenberg, was created for guard and protection of the herds of rams against the wolves. Today, this breed is not just one of the most loved and admired by dog lovers.
Physical characteristics
The German Shepherd, is a strong dog, agile, robust, muscular and full of life. It is longer than tall, with a deep body and a contour of soft curves. It has a solid structure and dry holes. Its height can oscillate, in males over 60 cm and in females over 57 cm. Its weight is usually around 37 kilos in the case of males and 27 kilos in the case of females. It has a slightly elongated shape, has a very developed thorax, with a very straight upper line that matches a long and slightly drooping. Its head is well proportioned with the rest of the body and has a very powerful snout, it is also provided with a robust jaw. It has medium sized ears, straight, high insertion and ending in a point. His eyes are dark and slightly almond-shaped. It has a thick and hairy tail and extends at least to the hock. His angles of the posterior and anterior parts are very marked with oblique shoulders and broad thighs, this constitution allows him to have a great impulse of the back and a great advance of the previous one. The German Shepherd can be hard-haired, with long and hard hair or with long hair, and it is usually black with brown, yellow and light gray spots.
Behavior
The German Shepherd is a quiet dog, attentive, obedient and confident. Normally he has a calm attitude but, when he demands it, the occasion can be alert and anxious. He is very intelligent and has a great capacity for understanding so he is easily trained. It is a very brave, obedient, cheerful, loyal, balanced and very affectionate animal with the owner and children but sometimes does not know how to measure their strength well. He is a vigilant dog and a little distrustful of strangers.
Care
The German Shepherd has to have large spaces, because he needs to practice exercise in a continuous way, so the trips to the outside are highly recommended, it is also important to provide play sessions to make him feel useful. In this way its strong musculature will remain in shape and reduces the possibility of appearing common atrophies in inactive specimens such as hip dysplasia. Your hair should be brushed daily, so your coat will retain its shine and beauty.
Health
Due to abuse in breeding in excess of the breed, diseases and defects have increased over the years. The biggest problem suffered by the German Shepherd breed is hip and elbow dysplasia. In addition you can also suffer from bone and joint problems, eye problems and torsion of the stomach. You have to monitor your health regularly, especially during the first months of life, as they are prone to diseases such as distemper
