German Shepherds

The full adult size of your GSD will depend in large part on the genetic background of its parents. Adult males should range between 24-26" at the shoulder blade, females from 22-24". Males within the standard may weigh anywhere from 65-90 lbs. depending on their bloodlines. Females may weigh anywhere from 50-75 lbs. Although your pup will reach close to adult height by 10-18 months, he will continue to fill out until up to 3 years old.

A German Shepherd is a naturally a guarding dog with excellent skills.

They will restrain your intruder and won't actually maul the intruder and normally not inflict deadly harm to an intruder.

Whereas a Bull Mastiff would probably actually aim to kill someone if provoked. You obviously don't want a lawsuit on your case.

There are some very notable differences between an American line German Shepherd and a European line German Shepherd (GSD). These dogs are bred under different ideals, standards, and environments, and therefore it's very understandable that differences do arise in American type and European type bloodlines.

In Europe, GSDs fall under two main categories: German show dog lines and working lines (this is an oversimplification as there are many lines, but these lines explain things nicely). Show line dogs are bred to have a certain look as well as certain working qualities, as is required by the breeding association over there. In general, these dogs are of thick, medium build or are stockier in stature, with a shorter nose and usually come with a black and red color coat. A distinguishing feature is that these dogs' backs curve downward towards their hind feet. This is called a roach back or banana back, which is said to give the dogs greater rear leg drive. This is controversial though as working dogs do not have this trait (explained below). These dogs are intelligent and courageous, but can be harder in temperament and/or be more aggressive.

Conversely, working lines in Europe are bred for working ability only, thus, their look is of less importance and can vary greatly. These dogs are of medium build, moderate nose and ear length, and have straight backs. Colors and other features vary. They tend to have higher drive (they are more intense and/or more energetic) and 'doing a job' is bred into them. These are the military and police dogs you see out there, and they are extremely intelligent and athletic. As working ability is of top importance, they tend to be healthier than other blood lines (they have straight backs, healthy hips, etc). Again, their temperaments can be very hard and not suitable for certain families as companions.

In America, most dogs are used as companion dogs, and GSDs here are breed towards that purpose more often than in Europe. That means lower drive and working ability; this is a plus to most families, but a negative for military work, for example. That can also mean they are less intelligent and/or less courageous - or they could just be 'big softies' and great dogs - it really depends. In America, there is no central breeding organization and any two GSDs can be bread together, and as long as they have their papers, their pups will be considered pure bred; without oversight, however, the quality of dogs can suffer and be afflicted by more health problems as a whole. These dogs tend to be longer, taller, narrower in chest and fine boned, with longer noses and ears. They have a classic black and tan coat. A distinct characteristic is their backs: they slope at a straight angle towards the hind feet. This is said to create a more pleasing and efficient 'flying trot' (the name for how a GSD looks while running to herd animals). This characteristic is similar to a banana back in that it is controversial and not found in working lines.

The questions "which is better" isn't really a questions, since each bloodline is better at some things, worse than others. Additionally, there is a huge variation in each bloodline and there are many more bloodlines out there. There are plenty of American dogs that break this mold and work in police work; there are tons of European dogs that are great family pets. Essentially, the most important thing is buying for a reputable breeder. Ideally, they will be breeding for the betterment of the breed with health as one of their main concerns. As long as you find that, and that the breeder produces dogs that match you and your lifestyle, you will be just fine.

German shepherds are unique beyond any other dogs. They are amazingly intelligent. They have extremely readable expressions on their faces and sweet unique personalities. They are protective and loyal yet welcoming herding dogs. They are all different. Mine is gentle and tender, a mother who could never have pups, always worrying about the family and trying to do good. My grandma's shepherd, however, is a playful mischief maker who is unique and also unlike any other dog. He loves to bound around the yard and taunt and tease his owners, wagging his tail. Although he tries to protect his owner, whenever someone comes into the yard, he barks protectively, but in a shrill yelping bark. :) Such a funny dog.

Roughly the same size, and most similiar breeds to one another.

Slightly.

Pit Bull Bite: 235 pounds of force

German Shepherd: 238 pounds of force

In comparison…

Rottweiler: 328 pounds of force

Lion: 691 pounds of force

Hyena: 1000 pounds of force

your dog still needs time to grow. Mixed breeds take longer to fully grow . Your dog will get bigger and will stop growing at about 2 and then get more muscular. It also depends on how big the parents are

Well in my time I've had three German Shepherds and really never had trouble with any of the large name brands. Though out of the large name brands they seemed to like Iams most. While not obscure the food that they seemed to like most and was suggested both by the breeder and vet was Canin Royal (or Royal Canin... its been awhile) They have a German Shepherd and large breed puppy formula. Its a little more expensive but still good.

Max von Stephanitz is the founder of the German Shepherd Dog breed. His first dog, Hektor Linkrshein, whose name was changed to Horand von Grafrath in 1899, was used as the primary breeding stud and is the foundation of the German Shepherd Dog breed. On April 22, 1899 von Stephanitz and others founded the German Shepherd Dog standard and breed registry.

Working dogs.

5-10 pounds is the general range but obviously the lineage and gender interferes as well.

All dogs are one owner dogs.

The owner is a dogs master,and a dog only has one master.

But dogs do like to live with more than one person.

I have a german shepherd cross puppy. she is 4 months old. when she plays with my kids, she "bites" my daughter. you must remember that this is how puppies play with their siblings. dogs do not have hands, so this is the way they play.

we are trying to stop the biting by saying"ouch" in a loud pitched voice, to get her attention and then say no biting. she is just a puppy and you will have to do this many, many, many times. our dog is still not cured of this habit. i find it interesting that she bites more my daughter, who is the smallest member of our family, as opposed to my husband who is the tallest.

be firm and consistent, the puppy needs to know this is not a game.

The average life expectancy is 10-12 years but it is not uncommon for them to reach 15. The care they receive can affect the life expectancy of individual dogs.

A German shepherd can live up to 15 years, if completely healthy. Although, hip dysplasia is a common ailment in GS's, and it can be life threatening as well as shorten the life span. As long as the animal has regular vet checkups, stays up to date on it's shots, and there are no health complications, your pet should live a long life.

the anwer is a Louis doberman

I'm afraid it is just a Rottweiler, Shepherd mix. You could give it a fancy name if you like. For example if someone crosses an Akita with a Rottweiler, they call it a Rokita, but it will always be a mix what ever you call it. Be sure you don't pay over the odds for a designer dog, they are just mixed breeds with a fancy price tag.

They're the same size as any puppy, which is not very big at all. If you mean "born" as in straight out of the mother's womb, they can be a few (literally just a few) pounds and can probably fit in the palm of your hand. Within the first month drinking the mother's milk, they'll get quite a bit bigger. It's within the first three years of their lives that the German Shephards will continue to grow to be a medium/large sized dog.

Source: I used to have a German Shephard. Best dog I've ever had. They're loyal, intelligent, and everything a dog should be!

Well they should not! Not Brushing or bathing would make them smell. These dogs are a gorgeous breed.

Yes, they may like the cat but they will chase the cat around to play with and I am sure the cat won't like that. It cat may hiss or try to hurt the dog, so I don't recomend putting them together.

Well. Many breeds.

- Rotweiler's

- Akita's

- St Bernard's

- Anatolian Shepherd dog

- Tosa inu

You can estimate by looking at its paws, if they are very large compared to its body then that will tell he is going to be big. As your shepherd gets older you will notice stuff like his tail will drag the floor or his ears will be too big for his head.

The English Shepherd is a medium size dog ranging from 40 to 60 pounds for females and about 40 to 70 pounds for males. I believe the German Shepherd is also classified a medium size dog so you would have to take an educated guess from here.