==> 74% of German Shepherds are Non-Standard- No, that's great! Further details in future Periodicals. Particularly since the 1950s, the German Shepherd Dog breed has been a wild success all over the world. Tens of millions of dog owners have been appreciating this dog breed's versatility, and every day more people become not just a new dog owner, but a GSD owner! Today there are German Shepherd dog lovers in 219 nations in the world (at least) - because that's the number of nations that regularly visit (see at the bottom of this page). attracts GSD lovers from far more nations than any other website in the world (however, in terms of numbers of visitors we are still small, we don't have a "forum" where people love to chat). Along with the global success of our dog breed, GSD clubs sprung up everywhere: Now 78 nations in 5 continents have GSD membership organizations under the umbrella of the World Union of German Shepherd Dog Associations (WUSV), headed by the SV Augsburg, Germany.

German Shepherd Dog Club of America United Schutzhund Clubs of America German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada British Association for German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia The German Shepherd Dog Club of India German Shepherd Dog Club of Ireland The National German Shepherd Working Dog Association Ireland German Shepherd Dog Federation of Southern Africa German Shepherd Dog Federation of the Philippines German Shepherd Dog Club of Pakistan German Shepherd Dog Advisory Council New Zealand German Shepherd Dog Club of Malaysia Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) Germany Club Canofilo Mexicano de Pastor Aleman These nations represent 95% of our site's visitors, in this order. And all these WUSV member organizations in the world incorporate the standard breed characteristics as set out by the SV Augsburg. Quite remarkable - I don't know of any other dog breed that experiences such global 'streamlining', and on this scale!

This streamlining however has brought upon tremendous problems for the dog as a canine being. But this topic we defer for two weeks - when a special Periodical will address a GSD issue that is at the heart of this site's founder, namely myself. Now, in terms of GSD height and weight, all the WUSV member organizations listed above (and many more) have incorporated these measurements as standard (we have added the conversions to inch and lb pounds): So, this is the globally accepted 'standard' height and weight of the male and female German Shepherd Dog. But does this GSD breed height and weight standard reflect the actual appearance of the German Shepherd Dog in the world? Well, thanks to our subscribers who filled in their dog's data (either during subscription or now in any email under "Update your subscription"), we can already contribute some astonishing facts about the actual German Shepherd Dog, as opposed to the breed standard German Shepherd Dog. - Not enough data (yet) -

Not yet enough data. Too few of you have experienced the wonderful experience of taking these measurements. They are easy, and a great bonding time with your GSD. Clear instructions here: How to take your dog's measurements correctly. And then add them to your dog details page. Africa and South America: Not enough data (yet)White German Shepherd Puppies For Sale In Sacramento Ca Short, dense, flat, coarse outercoat over dense undercoat (ie 'short coat' only).Puppies For Sale Pune Short Coat: Dense undercoat and flat harsh short-hair toplayerPomeranian Puppies For Sale In Orange County Ca Plush Coat: Dense undercoat and long soft 'plush' hair toplayer Long Stock Coat: Dense undercoat and flat long-hair toplayer

Long Coat: No undercoat (any outercoat) Checklist * (see note at the bottom) Please fill in your dog's details (see any email, at the bottom: Update Subscription Preferences), and if you have a German Shepherd try out our unique GSD Health Profile widget. ==> Next edition: The German Shepherd Dog and its Relatives <==The German shepherd originated in Karlsruhe, Germany. Perhaps you didn't acquire your German shepherd to herd sheep or catch felons on the run, but if you did, he has the coat to get the work done. Most shepherds have a double coat that is coarse and rough, just like the work they were meant to do. Coat Description Your GSD has an outer coat that is straight, coarse and dense with flat hair that lies close to his body. The undercoat is thick and softer than the outer coat. The neck area has a longer and thicker coat compared to the rest of the body. Some German shepherds have slightly wavy hair with a wiry texture for the outer coat. Bred to do herding and police work, his coat can handle the cold nights.

Plan on brushing your shepherd often. The German shepherd sheds constantly, so he requires weekly and even daily brushing, especially during the twice-a-year seasonal shedding. Brushing will help avoid mats and distribute his natural oils. Coat Lengths The German shepherd is available in four coats -- short with an undercoat, medium with an undercoat, long with an undercoat and long without an undercoat. The short and medium-length coats are the preferred show coats. The short coat is as described, short. The medium or plush coat is longer and fuller than the short coat. Besides the longer hair, the long coat has long tufts or feathering on the ears, back of the legs and the tail. The long coat without the undercoat has the same feathering, but the outer coat is soft instead of coarse. Coat Colors The classic look for German shepherds is black and tan with a black saddle. A blanket-black is when the saddle markings extend to the dog's elbows. A bi-color look is when the saddle covers the whole body except the feet and sometimes the face.

Other combinations include blue and tan as well as liver and tan. Blue dogs have a gray, dusty look to their color. The blue can be a powdery light color to a steel-blue color. Liver is a brownish color varying from a light shade of brown to a chocolate brown. Solid-colored German shepherd dogs include black, white, blue and liver. Sable is a blend of colors. Considerations For showing, the AKC prefers dogs with strong, rich colors. Pale shades, livers and blues are considered a fault and white shepherds are disqualified. The ideal coat for showing is medium in length with a dense outer coat. Daily brushing is essential for the long-haired shepherd and during seasonal shedding. When shedding is low, the short-haired may get by with a weekly brushing. Brush puppies daily so they become accustomed to the grooming process. If you are considering purchasing a German shepherd, beware of breeders who claim to breed unusual colors. Even though the blue and liver shades are recessive, the varied colors for German shepherds are not unusual.