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| Country of Origin |
Germany |
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General Appearance
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The Old German Shepherd dog (the forerunner of the modern German Shepherd dog) is medium-sized, strong and well-muscled. |
| Character |
He is staunch, confident, good-natured and open. Besides that the Old German Shepherd dog is very watchful and obedient. Because he was bred for accompaniment, guarding, protection, service or herding he is very courageous and tough. |
| Height |
males 60-65 cm (23-26 inch), females 55-60 cm (21-23 inch) |
| Weight |
males 30-40 kg (65-87 lbs), females 22-32 kg (47-70 lbs) |
Coat & Care
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The ideal dog has a double coat of medium length. The outer coat should be as dense as possible, hair straight, harsh and lying close to the body. ,
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| Colors |
Black with redbrown, from golden to light grey markings. In the solid colors black without markings, grey, grey with dark shades, black markings. |
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