![\"dog](\"http:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/dog-in-other-languages-02-600x600.jpg\")
<\/p>\nA dog is a “hund” in German, Danish, and Norwegian<\/a>. (Photo via Pixabay)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n German Shepherd Dogs (or GSD, as they’re sometimes known!) have a noble, proportioned and commanding look. A typical GSD\u2019s body\u2014slightly longer than tall\u2014is sturdy but lean.\u00a0He has a slightly convex forehead, long muzzle, pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes that are set (as opposed to protruding) with an amiable expression. The neck slopes down to muscular shoulders and legs. The back legs are solid and the tail bushy. Normally black and tan, sable or just black, they also come in blue and white. They come in three versions: shorthaired (sometimes called rough-coated), medium-haired and longhaired. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n German Shepherd Dog Breed Characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n A German Shepherd Dog can be obedient and protective. Photography by jody\/shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Who gets along with German Shepherd Dogs?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Energetic and active people get along best with German Shepherd Dogs. Photography by smikeymikey1 \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n German Shepherd Dog puppy. Photography by\u00a0Grigorita Ko\u00a0\/\u00a0Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n German Shepherd Dogs are fierce but friendly, and have a calm confidence that may seem kind of aloof. When in need, however, a\u00a0GSD is instantly ready to protect, play a game or perform a task\u2014in some cases as a guard dog, police dog, herder or seeing eye dog. With a strong work ethic and an eager intelligence, they crave challenges.<\/p>\n Not to be left alone in the house too long, German Shepherd Dogs crave interaction and involvement. They are fiercely protective of their homes and families\u2014sometimes known to \u201cherd\u201d children\u2014and they get along with other pets. Standoffish and detached with strangers or those outside the family unit, they have been known to \u201cover-guard\u201d or bark protectively.<\/p>\n German Shepherd Dogs have great instincts and fertile minds. Lots of activity and exercise will make them happy, but tracking, obedience and agility games\u2014or any task-oriented activity\u2014will make them even happier. A bored or neglected German Shepherd Dog may resort to chewing furniture, digging up flowers and other mischief.<\/p>\n What are some common health issues associated with German Shepherd Dogs? Photography by Grigorita Ko \/ Shutterstock.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The benefits of a GSD \u2014 loyalty, protectiveness and eagerness, to name a few \u2014 come from careful obedience training and authority. Everyone in the household must be prepared to show \u201cauthority\u201d and earn the dog\u2019s respect with a firm but loving touch. They do not respond to negativity or anger. Once achieved, this respect may need to be earned again and again.<\/p>\n German Shepherd Dogs don\u2019t need to be bathed very often, but they tend to shed in great quantities. Brush them daily, outside if possible. Like any large dog, they can handle apartment living quite well but need daily walks and, if possible, vigorous exercise to stay sharp.<\/p>\n Some common health problems include hip and elbow dysplasia, skin allergies and pancreas deficiencies, They normally live up to 12 years.<\/p>\n German Shepherd Dogs are actually a relatively new breed.\u00a0Photography by otsphoto\/Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The German Shepherd Dog is a relatively new breed, almost entirely developed in the 20th century. Attempting to create a standard herding dog for his country, German breeder Capt. Max von Stephanitz invented the Deutsche Sch\u00e4ferhunde in 1899 from a mix of early shepherd dogs having various coat lengths, textures, body types and colors. Stephanitz\u2019s aim was to develop a standard sheep-herding dog with the solid intelligence and work ethic to assist farm workers and laborers as well as police and soldiers. Standardized in Germany in 1901, the German Shepherd Dog came to America in 1907 and flourished with the help of organizations like the German Shepherd Dog Club of America.<\/p>\n Read more about German Shepherd Dogs on Dogster.com:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The post German Shepherd Dog (GSD) Breed Information<\/a> by Dogster HQ<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post German Shepherd Dog (GSD) Breed Information<\/a> by Dogster HQ<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n A dog is a “hund” in German, Danish, and Norwegian<\/a>. (Photo via Pixabay)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n German Shepherd Dogs (or GSD, as they’re sometimes known!) have a noble, proportioned and commanding look. A typical GSD\u2019s body\u2014slightly longer than tall\u2014is sturdy but lean.\u00a0He has a slightly convex forehead, long muzzle, pointed ears and almond-shaped eyes that are set (as opposed to protruding) with an amiable expression. The neck slopes down to muscular shoulders and legs. The back legs are solid and the tail bushy. Normally black and tan, sable or just black, they also come in blue and white. They come in three versions: shorthaired (sometimes called rough-coated), medium-haired and longhaired. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n German Shepherd Dog Breed Characteristics:<\/strong><\/p>\n A German Shepherd Dog can be obedient and protective. Photography by jody\/shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Who gets along with German Shepherd Dogs?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Energetic and active people get along best with German Shepherd Dogs. Photography by smikeymikey1 \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n German Shepherd Dog puppy. Photography by\u00a0Grigorita Ko\u00a0\/\u00a0Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n German Shepherd Dogs are fierce but friendly, and have a calm confidence that may seem kind of aloof. When in need, however, a\u00a0GSD is instantly ready to protect, play a game or perform a task\u2014in some cases as a guard dog, police dog, herder or seeing eye dog. With a strong work ethic and an eager intelligence, they crave challenges.<\/p>\n Not to be left alone in the house too long, German Shepherd Dogs crave interaction and involvement. They are fiercely protective of their homes and families\u2014sometimes known to \u201cherd\u201d children\u2014and they get along with other pets. Standoffish and detached with strangers or those outside the family unit, they have been known to \u201cover-guard\u201d or bark protectively.<\/p>\n German Shepherd Dogs have great instincts and fertile minds. Lots of activity and exercise will make them happy, but tracking, obedience and agility games\u2014or any task-oriented activity\u2014will make them even happier. A bored or neglected German Shepherd Dog may resort to chewing furniture, digging up flowers and other mischief.<\/p>\n What are some common health issues associated with German Shepherd Dogs? Photography by Grigorita Ko \/ Shutterstock.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The benefits of a GSD \u2014 loyalty, protectiveness and eagerness, to name a few \u2014 come from careful obedience training and authority. Everyone in the household must be prepared to show \u201cauthority\u201d and earn the dog\u2019s respect with a firm but loving touch. They do not respond to negativity or anger. Once achieved, this respect may need to be earned again and again.<\/p>\n German Shepherd Dogs don\u2019t need to be bathed very often, but they tend to shed in great quantities. Brush them daily, outside if possible. Like any large dog, they can handle apartment living quite well but need daily walks and, if possible, vigorous exercise to stay sharp.<\/p>\n Some common health problems include hip and elbow dysplasia, skin allergies and pancreas deficiencies, They normally live up to 12 years.<\/p>\n German Shepherd Dogs are actually a relatively new breed.\u00a0Photography by otsphoto\/Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The German Shepherd Dog is a relatively new breed, almost entirely developed in the 20th century. Attempting to create a standard herding dog for his country, German breeder Capt. Max von Stephanitz invented the Deutsche Sch\u00e4ferhunde in 1899 from a mix of early shepherd dogs having various coat lengths, textures, body types and colors. Stephanitz\u2019s aim was to develop a standard sheep-herding dog with the solid intelligence and work ethic to assist farm workers and laborers as well as police and soldiers. Standardized in Germany in 1901, the German Shepherd Dog came to America in 1907 and flourished with the help of organizations like the German Shepherd Dog Club of America.<\/p>\n Read more about German Shepherd Dogs on Dogster.com:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The post German Shepherd Dog (GSD) Breed Information<\/a> by Dogster HQ<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nGerman Shepherd Dog (GSD) Breed Information<\/h1>\n
Quick Facts<\/h4>\n
\n
The Look of a German Shepherd<\/h2>\n
\nTraits<\/h4>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/a-german-shepherd-dog-barking-over-a-fence.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n
Ideal Human Companion<\/h4>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/German-Shepherd-Dog-playing.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n
What They Are Like to Live With<\/h2>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/shutterstock_164650436.jpg\")
<\/p>\nThings You Should Know<\/h2>\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/shutterstock_301321859.jpg\")
<\/p>\nGerman Shepherd Dog (GSD) Breed Information History<\/h2>\n
![\"dog](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/dog-paws-06.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\n
<\/p>\nGerman Shepherd Dog (GSD) Breed Information<\/h1>\n
Quick Facts<\/h4>\n
\n
The Look of a German Shepherd<\/h2>\n
\nTraits<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n\n
Ideal Human Companion<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n\n
What They Are Like to Live With<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nThings You Should Know<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nGerman Shepherd Dog (GSD) Breed Information History<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n\n