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German Shepherd — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

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German Shepherd

Versatile working dog known for courage, loyalty, and intelligence. Excels in police, military, and service work.

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7-10 yearsLife Span

50-90 lbsWeight

GermanyOrigin

About

Versatile working dog known for courage, loyalty, and intelligence. Excels in police, military, and service work.

Temperament

ConfidentCourageousSmartLoyalSteady

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the German Shepherd

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Herding-Type Dogs

~5,000 BCE

Breed Group

German Herding Landrace Dogs

~1800s

Predecessor

Horand von Grafath (SZ 1)

1895

Predecessor

German Shepherd Dog

1899

Modern Breed

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