German dog
German dog
The German Shepherd is a very athletic dog with a symmetrical and elegant body at the same time. It is one of the large dog breeds, and its length (to the top of the shoulder) ranges between 55 and 65 centimeters (equivalent to 22 to 26 inches), and its weight ranges between 22 to 40 kilograms (ie equivalent to 49 to 88 lbs.). The German Shepherd is characterized by its long, semi-rectangular mouth, and its pointed nose
The black color and its medium-sized ears are straight, upright, and parallel, and they open forward, but often tilt back when moving. It has a strong jaw and medium-sized round eyes. Color: black or black and brown
German shepherd dog specifications
There is muscular and formal consistency, so you do not find the dog huge or lean.
There are two types of German Shepherd dogs, working or hip-line dogs, which are characterized by a straight back, and show dogs or shaolins, which are famous for their slanted backs.
The German Shepherd has a strong skull and proportionate body
The eyes of the German Shepherd are medium in size, but without exophthalmos or going inside.
There are many colors for the German Shepherd dog, including:
black and red.
black and yellow.
the black.
the White.
Black and white (rare and expensive).
The use of a German Shepherd
It is used in guard and rescue missions, and police forces use it in tasks such as monitoring and detecting mines and drugs.
It is also used in grazing, guarding, and special uses as a guide for the blind.
Breed characteristics
German Shepherd cuddling a child with kindness
Excellent, highly intelligent, good watchdog, strong sense of smell, fit for all tasks, easy to tame, strong bite of 107.95 kg (238 lbs, according to National Geographic TV show Dangerous Encounters)
The German Shepherd breed is one of the most common dog breeds in its attacks on humans, but the well-trained German Shepherd is considered safe for humans.
The usual health problems
The most prominent health problems that the German Shepherd is exposed to is the deformation of the growth of the hip or thigh joints (hip dysplasia). The challenge seems difficult because
Most healthy dogs carry the problem genetically and thus pass it on to their offspring. There are also some other health problems
Related to bones, but it is not specific to this breed, as it occurs in most breeds and deforms the elbow joint in the hands.
Another problem that the German Shepherd dog is exposed to is the pans (spills), and it is known as inflammation of the surface of the cornea and is considered painless, but if it is not treated, it may affect the vision of the affected dogs. Heart problems, epilepsy, diabetes, inflammation
Pancreatitis, allergies and gastric torsion are also common genetic problems
The German Shepherd Dog or German Shepherd (German: Deutscher Schäferhund) (in English: German Shepherd Dog) is a dog breed that takes its name from its country of origin, Germany, where it was discovered at the end of the nineteenth century.
AD, and it is considered the best dog in the world in attachment to man and his devotion to him, so he is one of the most widespread dogs. The German Shepherd is used as a police dog and in wars all over the world because of its strength, intelligence, and ease of training to obey man.
