German Shepherd

The German Shepherd Dog (German: Deutscher Schäferhund), also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany.The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog developed originally for herding and guarding sheep. Because of its strength, intelligence and abilities in obedience training it is often employed in police and military roles around the world.German Shepherds currently account for 4.6% of all dogs registered with the American Kennel Club. Due to its loyal and protective nature, the German Shepherd is one of the most registered of breeds.

German Shepherd
Other names	Alsatian Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund GSD Schäferhund
Traits Weight Male 35–43 kilograms (77–95 lb) Female 25–33 kilograms (55–73 lb) Height Male 60–65 centimetres (24–26 in) Female 55–60 centimetres (22–24 in) Coat Short Haired, some with more than others. Color Most commonly tan with black saddle Litter size 5–10 Life span 9.7 years