German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd Dog, originally from Germany, originated in the 18th century. The distinctive coat is straight and coarse. The main characteristic of this breed is its ability to withstand harsh weather. The ideal shoulder height for a male German Shepherd Dog is approximately 24 to 26 inches, while females are slightly smaller, but should not be less than 22 inches. Because of its agility and endurance, the German Setter is used for hunting on land and is a very good working dog. The functional bristly coat is a distinctive feature of this breed. It must have the right coat and the right type of coat. The coat is resistant to harsh weather conditions and, to some extent, waterproof. The undercoat is thick enough to withstand the cold in winter, while in summer it is so thin as to be almost invisible. The distinctive outer coat is straight, coarse, stiff, bristly and lies flat, and is about 1 to 2 inches in length. The coat is long enough to protect the body from injury, but not so long as to obscure the curve of its silhouette. The hair on the underside of the legs is slightly shorter and has a soft texture between the toes. The hair on the head, which is naturally shorter and close to the skin. The hair around the shoulder blades and around the tail is thick and heavy. The hair on the tail is delicate and more distinctive underneath, but without feathery trimmed hairs. The eyebrows are strong and straight hairs. The beard and moustache are medium length. The liver-colored markings or liver-colored parts of the coat are slightly shorter than the white hairs. Short, smooth coats, soft, woolly coats, and excessively long coats are all serious defects. Although a short, bristly coat is important, puppy coats are shorter than those of adult dogs. The coat is allowed to be neatly trimmed to reflect the natural curve of its silhouette. Excessive grooming, which makes its appearance appear false, is a serious defect. People who have not met the German Setter will think that it is a tougher dog when they hear its name, but in fact it is one of the more popular family companions. He has a very serious and sincere attitude towards people and things.

He has a healthy and reliable temperament, is a very affectionate dog, and is very protective of his family, especially children. A loyal and loving companion, eager to please and eager to learn. He likes to be around his owner a lot and is happy to work for him. They are friendly with their acquaintances, sometimes avoiding strangers but not showing unfriendliness; so they must be trained at an early age to get used to social life. Sometimes they are capricious and like to roam. Because of their strength and energy, they are easily provoked and difficult to control if they lack sufficient training. Therefore, it is important to train them from a young age to facilitate future breeding.