How to Identify a German Shepherd

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Appearance

Step 1:
Look at the ears, face and coat color. German Shepherds have erect ears, sloped back and long back scissor-like muzzle. Shepherds are recognizable in a variety of colors. The most common color pattern is the black and tan saddle color. The other colors are white, red, sable and blue.
Step 2:
Consider the size. The height of the male German Shepherd standing is 24 to 26 inches. The female is slightly smaller, standing 22 to 24 inches.
Step 3:
Weigh the dog. The weight of the German Shepherd is about 77 to 85 pounds.

Temperment

Step 1:
Learn about the dog. Some are used as sniffing dogs in police investigations for detecting bombs, cadaver, narcotics, mines, accelerates and explosives.
Step 2:
Make certain that the dog is not hostile. Shepherds are typically loyal and dedicated. Shepherd's are a great family dog, and love children.
Step 3:
Make sure the dog is not tired. Shepherds are energetic, vigorous or laid-back. Shepherd's are curious, beautiful and have great strength to almost any task. They protect the ones they love.

Watch Movies and Television

Step 1:
Look at Rin-Tin-Tin shows. Rin-Tin-Tin is Hollywood's top stars during the 20's and 30's. He received as many as 10,000 fan mail daily.
Step 2:
Find live-action popular television series starring, the Littlest Hobo,a German Shepherd. This series aired in 1980's.
Step 3:
Look for Koton, which is a German Shepherd, stared as Jerry Lee. He was a police dog, in a 1989 movie, K-9.

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