German Shepherd Dog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, gait)

German Shepherd Dog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Facts below are extracted verbatim field-values and section headings from the official AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) breed standard. The standard text is copyrighted by the respective registry; only factual data points and outline headings are quoted, not descriptive narrative. Source: https://www.akc.org / https://www.fci.be.

Facts (verbatim field values from the official standard)

• ORIGIN: Germany.
• FCI-CLASSIFICATION: Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Mountain and Cattle D
• Weight: 30 kg to 40 kg Female dogs: Height at the withers: 55 cm to 60 cm Weight: 22 kg to 32 kg Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered
• Coat: The ideal dog has a double coat of medium length.
• Color: The German Shepherd Dog varies in color, and most colors are permissible.
• Temperament: The breed has a distinct personality marked by direct and fearless, but not hostile, expression, self-confidence and a certain aloofness that does not lend itse

Standard outline (section headings)

• FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
• DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID
• Brief historical overview:
• EARS
• Hair:
• Double coat:
• Long double coat:
• Male dogs:
• Female dogs:
• Dental faults:
• f) Dogs with dental faults, with lack of:
• g) Dogs with jaw deficiencies: