History

The ancestry is different, but it can only be confirmed that the dog was established in Germany in 1880. This dog has always been used to shepherd sheep, and fought with the German army during the First World War and performed outstandingly. The soldiers later arrived in the United States and the United Kingdom, and became famous for their appearances in movies in the 1920s and 1950s.

Origin

Germany

English name: German Shepherd Dog

Hair length: short hair

Function: working dog

Lifetime: 12-13 years

Character

The impression is: always on high alert, loyal, lively, alert to everything seen and heard, nothing escapes Passes his attention; fearless, but suspicious of strangers makes him less approachable and friendships. German Shepherds have highly developed senses and minds and an extraordinary temperament. He should have a strong individualistic spirit and a high IQ. Not easy to buy, keen insight and good reasoning ability are its three outstanding characteristics.

The nose is black. (Disqualification if the nose is not completely black) The lips are well fitted and the jaws are very firm. Teeth: 42 teeth, 20 upper and 22 lower teeth, strong, scissors bite. Or pincer bite and not meet the need, jaw protruding bite and are disqualified. The tooth system is complete. Except for the first premolars, the absence of any other teeth is a serious defect.

Eyes: Eyes are almond shaped, coloured as closely as possible to match the colour of the coat, but rather shallow rather than dark, looking straight ahead. The eyes must not be bulging or protruding in any way, and must be lively, alert, and intelligent.

Ears: Ears should be medium in size, but rather large rather than small, with broad roots and pointed ends, erect when alert and set fairly high on the head (new dog owners should note that puppy ears are Often drooping, ears not erect until 6 months and older after replacement of deciduous teeth

Mouth: Teeth should be strong, scissor bite, lower incisors engaged and just behind upper incisors. Body: Neck should be strong, long and muscular, well connected to body and head, with non-acute angle of connection and no sound

Forequarters: Shoulders sloping back, ideally When the standing leg is perpendicular to the ground, a line passing through the center of the shoulder lobe forms the right angle with the humerus. Shrugging is a serious disqualification. It is more muscular, which is what distinguishes it, and should not be mixed with rough or weight-bearing ones Bone, otherwise it will be disqualified. The shoulder bone should be clean, the front leg should be straight when viewed from the rear, but the glue bone should have a slight angle with the front leg when viewed from the side, too large an angle indicates a weak body, and when the bone is sufficient, the body should be good If found to have huge bones, it should be considered disqualifying. Trunk: Muscular body, broad and straight back, strong and well-developed bones. Abdomen does not show waist tightening. Chest should be deep, rear should not be too wide. The sides are wider than some breeds Flat, never barrel-chested and flat-chested. The German Shepherd should be quick and quick, but not greyhound-like in body.

Hounds: The hindquarters should be broad and powerful, with a broad loin and a strong rump. Fairly long and progressively sloping, legs must be very straight in rear view, with no tendency for bull-bend hocks or bow hocks, both of which are extremely serious disqualifications. Rear knee well flexed, hocks strong and down. Fast turns Abilities essential for German Shepherds and only manifested when the thigh or leg bones are of the right length and the hocks flexed. Feet: Should be round feet, strong toes, slightly arched and compact, pads thick and firm, toenails Short and stocky. Upper claws are neither disqualification nor merit, but should be removed from hind legs at 4 to 5 years of age as they affect gait. Tail: At rest, tail slightly bent, at least to the point of the hocks When excited or in motion, the curve strengthens, but never curls beyond the vertical line at the base of the tail.

Coat: Double layered, smooth and smooth. The inner coat is wooly, Thick and close to the body to keep out the cold. The outer coat is also very dense, straight, thick, and flat against the body to protect from the rain. The coat is longer under the body and behind the legs to form soft hairs near the thighs. The head (including the inside of the ears), to the front of the legs and soles of the feet is covered with shorter hair. The neck hair is long and dense, approaching the mane in winter. A coat that is too long or too short is a disqualification. The average hair length on the back should be 2.5 - 5 cm (1 - 2 inches).

Color: The color of the German Shepherd itself is not important and does not affect its quality or suitability for work, but should be reconsidered for the following reasons. Completely white, or nearly white, unless there are black spots. The puppy's final color cannot be determined until the coat is fully grown.

Weight and Size: Ideal Height (measured from the highest point of the shoulders)

Males: 60.9 - 66 cm (24-26 inches) Bitches: 55.8 - 60.9 cm (22 inches) -24")

Length-to-height ratio should be between 10:9 and 10:8.5

Disqualification: Long, Narrow Curly or Russian. Pink or liver colored nose. Upper jaw protruding bite and lower jaw protruding bite. The guards are rolled up or conspicuously hooked. Lack of heavy undercoat.

Note: Males should have two testicles clearly descending into the scrotum.