German Shepherd Dog
Temperament
Courageous, Confident, Smart
[3]Background
Developed in Germany for herding and broader work and guarding roles, its first breed standard was established in 1899 and later revised.
[1]Appearance
The medium, muscular body is slightly longer than tall. Overall body and head proportions matter beyond colour alone.
[1]Coat and comparisons
The standard includes black with tan-family markings, solid black and grey forms. White shepherd breeds require their own registry classification.
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