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History :
 This
breed is the most common in the world today, and appeared in it's current form
near the end of the 19th century, due to the hard work of German Captain Max von
Stephanitz. Created from a variety of Sheppard dogs, the breed saw its last
improvement with the additional of the Scottish Sheppard bloodline in 1893. It`s
origin goes back to ancient times, Tacite mentionned them in his writings. It's
supposed descendence from the Northern European Wolf has been
rejected by the German Sheppard Club. Whatever the case, this exceptional dog
possesses many good qualities and must be admired.
Character :
Gentle but active
temperament, it is very receptive during the training period, even if it knows
only one master. Courageous, intelligent, obedient, trustworthy to the exttreme,
it will not hesitate to protect the family, even if not trained to
do so. Blessed with one of the best noses in the dog world, it is the king of
the drug sniffing world. Affectionate, gentle protector and patient with
children, you can even trust them with a herd. This dog with a natural calmness,
is well suited to an apartment as long as it gets enough exercise.
Physical Aspect :
 There are many varieties of German Sheppards including
short and long haired. More and more, and in many countries it is only the short
haired that is accepted in competitions. The head is usually thin and refined
down to the tip of it's black nose. The teeth are strong and well joined. The
ears are straight, of average length and sometimes tipped. The eye is almond
shaped but not preeminent. The neck well muscled. The back is longer than high,
with the rear end lower than the shoulder blade tip. It has a deep chest with
muscled legs. The low tail is furrier than the rest of the body. It is one of
the most beautiful and elegant dog breeds. The height of the male varies between
60 and 65 cm, and the female between 55 and 60 cm. The weight of the male
averages 30 to 40 kg, the female 22 to 32 kg.
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