The German shepherd breed is well balanced and a very strong dog. It is powerful, muscular and has a body that is slightly long with the  structure of the bone that is strong and light.. The German Shepherd Dog has a forehead that is a little rounded. Most of the German Shepherd Dog have a black nose. They have strong teeth and eyes which are dark and shaped like almonds. The ears are pointed, turned upwards broad and upright. The ears of German shepherd puppies who are less half a year may droop a bit. Other things about the German shepherd are that they have a bushy tail. They have thighs that are thick as well as sturdy and the front legs are full of muscles while the feet have hard soles. The German shepherd come in three varieties. The color of the coat is usually variations of black. or completely black. American White Shepherd  is the name given to the  German shepherds that are white in color.

Some German shepherd information’s are that they are keen, fearless, vigilant, clever, and confident as well as a courageous dog and are often used as a working dog. They are very bright and learn quickly that’s the reason they are often used as guard dog, as a escort for the visually challenged, sheepdog, help for the military and the police in works that relate to rescue and search operations The German Shepherd has very fine sense of smell thus can sniff anything may it be drugs or leakage in pipelines of gas buried deep under the ground .They are also known to be very cheerful and listen to instructions and are worth being trustedand courageous. They are always o their guard when they are with strangers but very playful when with family. They have very strong protective instincts and are very loyal to their master .The German shepherd puppy training should be done from a very young age in order to get obedience from them.

Some of the health problems which a German Shepherd suffers from because of their breeding being indiscriminate are blood disorders, elbow and hip  dysphasia , digestive problems, epilepsy, bloat, problems related to swelling of the eyes. chronic eczema and allergies due to flea

These are few things about the German Shepherd which anyone who wants to keep the German Shepherd Dog as a pet should be aware of. The German Shepherd Dog are fond of activities which require a lot of strength and if these activities are combined with some training it is good for the German Shepherd Dog. The German Shepherd Dog needs to be taken for walks daily may it be brisk or long walks or just jog or run along with the bicycle. One of the favorite sports of the German Shepherd Dog is to play with balls or Frisbee.

The number of years a GSD may live is about 13-15 years. The German shepherd breed sheds hair heavily according to seasons. In order to avoid hair all over the house it is essential to brush the German Shepherd Dog everyday The German Shepherd should be given bath only when very much required as given them excess bath can cause loss of oil which in turn may lead to skin irritation