Dog breeds :
Alsatian / Berger Allemand / Deutscher Schäferhund / German Shepherd Dog
RCH Romano Dominus, owner: Nitescu Bogdan
General
The German Shepherd Dog is a medium-sized, well-balanced, muscular
dog, slightly longer than tall, with a medium length coat, erect ears, and a
low-set natural tail that normally reaches to the hock and is carried in a
slight curve like a saber. The outline of the German Shepherd Dog is made
up of smooth curves rather than angles.
The head is in proportion to the size of the body, strong without
appearing coarse or fine. Gender differences are readily apparent. The
German Shepherd Dog should be evaluated as an all-around working dog,
and exaggerations or faults should be penalized in proportion to how much
they interfere with the dog's ability to work.
Characteristics
The German Shepherd Dog is confident and fearless, willing to be
approached yet aloof with strangers. When working, the German Shepherd
is alert and eager, adapting well to new tasks. Lack of confidence is a
serious defect in the character of a German Shepherd. The structure of
this breed was designed for efficient locomotion, particularly at the trot,
so poor movement is another serious fault.
Temperament
The German Shepherd Dog must be even in temperament, well
balanced, self assured, totally unself-conscious and, except when provoked, totally
good natured. Added to that he must be attentive and easily trained. He must
possess courage, combativity and toughness, so as to be a suitable companion,
watch, guard, working and herding dog.
History
Following the official establishment of the
Association for German Shepherd Dogs (Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde) situated in
Augsburg, a member of the Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH) and
regarded as the founder association responsible for the breed standard of the German
Shepherd Dog, this standard was drawn up at the first meeting of members in
Frankfurt/Main on September 20, 1899, following suggestions by A.Meyer and von
Stephanitz, as well as supplements from the 6th meeting of members on July 28, 1901,
the 23rd meeting of members in Cologne on September 17, 1909, the meeting of
Officers and Committee in Wiesbaden on September 5, 1930 and a meeting of the
breed Committee and Officers on March 25, 1961 under the auspices of the World
Union of Clubs for German Shepherd Dogs (WUSV). It was revised and at the WUSV
conference on August 30, 1976, finalised, re-worded and catalogued with
authorisation from the Executive and Board on March 23, 1991.
The German Shepherd Dog whose planned breeding was begun in the year 1899
following the founding of the Association, is based on breeding from Central and
Southern German lines of the, then available, Watchdogs with the goal of producing a
working dog, cut out for high performance. To achieve this goal, the breed standard
of the German Shepherd Dog was drawn up with concern for the structure of the body
as well as qualities of temperament and character.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
Versatile working, watch and professional working dog.
Classification
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Size
Large
Height
Height at Withers :Dogs 60 to 65 cm. Bitches 55 to 60 cm
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