German Shepherd Dog Breed
German Shepherd Dog Breed
Vital Stats
Dog Breed Group: Herding Dogs
Height: 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight: 75 to 95 pounds
Life Span: 10 to 14 years
Size
Males stand 24 to 26 inches; females stand 22 to 24 inches. Weight ranges from 75 to 95 pounds.
Rescue Groups
German Shepherds are often purchased without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one. There are many German Shepherds in need of adoption and or fostering. There are a number of rescues that we have not listed. If you don't see a rescue listed for your area, contact the national breed club or a local breed club and they can point you toward a German Shepherd rescue.
http://www.agsra.com/
Breed Organizations
Below are breed clubs, organizations, and associations where you can find additional information about the German Shepherd.
http://www.gsdca.org/
