The German Shepherd is a great instinctive watch dog and guard dog. She makes a wonderful pet. She can be kept in an apartment but she needs extensive walking to make this work. A more ideal situation for her is a loving home with a properly fenced in enclosure for her to exercise in. She requires a lot of attention and something to do or she may get bored and destructive. She is great with children, a very intelligent fast learner, and a fine companion. Just a reminder, never leave a child alone with a dog or puppy for any length of time.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size of the German Shepherd male (two years old or older) is 24 to 26 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 22 to 24 inches to the withers for a female. Both sexes weight may range from 75 to 95 pounds.
Some Registries:
*German Shepherd Dog Club of America
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 5 to 10 German Shepherd puppies
Category: Herding,
Terms To Describe:Well muscled, alert, agile, strong, direct, fearless, eager, self-confident, aloof,
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.