laid on flat and not placed forward. Both the upper arm and the shoulder blade are well muscled. The forelegs, viewed from all sides, are straight and the bone oval rather than round. The feet are short, compact with toes well arched, pads thick and firm, nails short and dark.
HINDQUARTERS:
The whole assembly of the thigh, viewed from the side, is broad, with both upper and lower thigh well muscled, forming as nearly as possible a right angle. The upper thigh bone parallels the shoulder blade while the lower thigh bone parallels the upper arm.
COAT:
The ideal dog has a double coat of medium length. The outer coat should be as dense as possible, hair straight, harsh and lying close to the body. A slightly wavy outer coat, often of wiry texture, is permissible. The head, including the inner ear and foreface, and the legs and paws are covered with short hair, and the neck with longer and thicker hair. The rear of the forelegs and hind legs has somewhat longer hair. The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible.
—Excerpts from the German Shepherd Dog Breed Standard
A good GSD owner absolutely must be able to interact with the dog in a self-confident manner. These dogs want their humans to be leaders; your dog will look to you for direction. It’s important that you remain self-assured and fair with both corrections and praise. The German Shepherd is very independently minded. If you fail to instruct your dog in self-control or lack assertion, your dog will decide he can act on his own without permission. The breed’s natural instinct is to protect and, if not trained properly, can result in the dog unexpectedly deciding a person is threatening and acting protectively. For these reasons, the GSD thrives best with a decisive owner who can think quickly and take firm control of his dog under all circumstances.
Once you bring a German Shepherd Dog into your home, take the time to train him properly. For training resources, including class information, search the AKC’s extensive database for a training club in your area by visiting their site at www.akc.org/events/obedience/training_clubs. Successful training will lead to many happy years together with this happy, intelligent breed.
German Shepherds are friendly when in a relaxed setting. When well-trained, they get along great with children and other dogs.
At a Glance …
The German Shepherd Dog is renowned throughout the world for his striking good looks and dutiful service to our society.
The blueprint for the ideal GSD—the breed standard—is written and maintained by the breed’s national parent club, the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, a member club of the American Kennel Club.
German Shepherds were popular in Germany, where the breed originated, long before they arrived in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century.
Highly active by nature, German Shepherds are great workers. Give yours plenty of time each day devoted to exercise and mental stimulation.
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