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A.K.A. : German Shepherd, Alsatian, Alsatian Wolf Dog, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schäferhund

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German Shepherd Dog

A.K.A. :German Shepherd, Alsatian, Alsatian Wolf Dog, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schäferhund

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Overview:	The German Shepherd is unmatched in character and courage. These dogs make great companions because they are loyal and have the heightened senses of an excellent watch dog. At the same time, they can be gentle and playful companions for children.
Breed Group:	Herding
Weight (lbs):	75-95
Height (in):	male: 24-26, female: 22-24
Colors:	Most colors, other than white, are permissible.
Coat:	Dense, straight or slightly wavy, harsh, close lying of medium length.
Character:	German Shepherds are very intelligent, loyal, and obedient. These dogs are known for their bravery and protective nature.
Temperament:	This breed is very territorial, making them among the least likely of breeds to run away. They are also excellent watch dogs. This breed gets along fine with children and other animals, as long as proper socialization has taken place.
Care:	The German Shepherd requires grooming with a special comb to remove dead hairs.
Training:	This breed is a well-known eager pupil. They respond well to your voice, so training can be quick and impressive.
Activity:	German Shepherds need to keep busy, so they are very well suited to some type of work and a good amount of exercise.
Country of Origin:	Germany
Health Issue:	This breed is prone to hereditary disease, such as hip and elbow dysplasia, blood disorders, digestive problems, epilepsy, chronic eczema, and keratitis.
Life Expectancy:	about 13

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near FORNEY, TX, USA. ADN-267393. Chip

Chip

$4,000*

German Shepherd Dog Puppy for sale in FORNEY, TX, USA

Chip is one great big baby. He loves to play around and have fun. He loves kids and adults alike. He is very intelligent and easy to train. Knows sir command, stay, can’t put...

Chip

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 Months Old

FORNEY, TX, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near WHEELING, IL, USA. ADN-267229. Showline german shepherd puppies 10 weeks

Showline german shepherd puppies 10 weeks

$2,500*

showline german shepherd puppies born 4/6/2021 excellent bloodline pedigree. shots, dewormed, parents have titles.akc papers.1 Short coat male 1 long coat female

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German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 Weeks Old

WHEELING, IL, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near EVANS, WA, USA. ADN-267172. Lexis Kennel German Shepherd

Lexis Kennel German Shepherd

$1,500

German Shepherd Dog Puppy for sale in EVANS, WA, USA

ELSA is AKC registered & comes with full breeding rights. Both parents have been OFA. tested, they have good characters and are very intelligent. They are unconditionally...

Elsa

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 Weeks Old

EVANS, WA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near S WILLINGTON, CT, USA. ADN-267133. Top Champion Bloodlines German Shepherds

Top Champion Bloodlines German Shepherds

$2,500

German Shepherd Dog Puppy for sale in S WILLINGTON, CT, USA

Little of Top Champion Bloodlines West German Shepherds Show Lines. We breed World Class German shepherds with excellent pedigree of high level of 1xVA, IPO1, IPO2, and IPO3 for...

Litter of 10

German Shepherd Dog

Male(s) and Female(s), Under 1 Week Old

S WILLINGTON, CT, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near GLENDALE, CA, USA. ADN-267101. German shepherd puppy

German shepherd puppy

$3,200

German Shepherd Dog Puppy for sale in GLENDALE, CA, USA

I have 8 (solid black coat) German shepherd puppies (AKC) registered I own both Monther and Father, they were born may 1st 2021, almost 7 weeks old and will be ready for take home...

Dino

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 Weeks Old

GLENDALE, CA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Litter of Puppies for Sale near CONCORD, NC, USA. ADN-266969. German shepherd male

German shepherd male

$1,000

German Shepherd Dog Litter for sale in CONCORD, NC, USA

1 all blue male, 2 black and blues female, 1 black and blue male

Litter of 4

German Shepherd Dog

Male(s) and Female(s), Under 1 Week Old

CONCORD, NC, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA. ADN-266795. Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

$795

German Shepherd Dog Puppy for sale in COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA

Such an adorable little girl! Dina is a happy, sweet puppy who loves to play and run around with her friends. German Shepherds are great family dogs. Dina will soon be your best...

Dina

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 12 Weeks Old

COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA. ADN-266794. Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

$795

Such an adorable little girl! Devany is a happy, sweet puppy who loves to play and run around with her friends. German Shepherds are great family dogs. Devany will soon be your...

Devany

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 12 Weeks Old

COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA. ADN-266793. Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

$795

Such an adorable little girl! Destiny is a happy, sweet puppy who loves to play and run around with her friends. German Shepherds are great family dogs. Destiny will soon be your...

Destiny

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 12 Weeks Old

COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Puppy for Sale near COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA. ADN-266792. Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

Adorable German Shepherd Puppy

$795

Such an adorable little girl! Demi is a happy, sweet puppy who loves to play and run around with her friends. German Shepherds are great family dogs. Demi will soon be your best...

Demi

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 12 Weeks Old

COCHRANVILLE, PA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA. ADN-261040. Twin Black German Shepherds For Adoption

Twin Black German Shepherds For Adoption

For Adoption

Looking for Black German Shepherds for adoption near you? Smoky and Charcoal are brothers and best friends. This special pair of young purebred Black German Shepherd dogs are...

Smoky Charcoal

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near St Louis, MO, USA. ADN-704656. Hildie - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

Hildie - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog.

Hildie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

St Louis, MO, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Dallas, TX, USA. ADN-691243. Crouton - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

Crouton - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog. Crouton is a laid back six year old boy. He loves to cuddle in your lap if you let him, go for walks, or just relax with a rawhide chew. He is...

Crouton

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

Dallas, TX, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Battle Ground, WA, USA. ADN-705964. Ember - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

Ember - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog. Ember is a beautiful black German shepherd. She is almost 2 years old and 80 lbs. She is house and crate trained. She is looking for a new home...

Ember

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

Battle Ground, WA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Battle Ground, WA, USA. ADN-704419. Oliver - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

Oliver - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog. Oliver is looking for his perfect hiking, fetching, bike riding companion. He loves all things fetch, ball and frisbee. He enjoys long walks and...

Oliver

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

Battle Ground, WA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Santa Cruz, CA, USA. ADN-706949. LILY - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

LILY - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

LILY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Holly Hill, SC, USA. ADN-707938. Sassy-Great Girl!! - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

Sassy-Great Girl!! - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog. If you are interested in this or any other dog please fill out our adoption application at .newbeginningsrescue/adoption-application and we will...

Sassy-Great Girl!!

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Holly Hill, SC, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Santa Cruz, CA, USA. ADN-706948. LADY - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

LADY - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

LADY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Holly Hill, SC, USA. ADN-707900. Alice from Dallas-2 years - German Shepherd Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Alice from Dallas-2 years - German Shepherd Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog (short coat). New Beginnings Shepherd Rescue is a volunteer based rescue, we work very hard to help as many adoptable GSDs as possible. Most of...

Alice from Dallas-2 years

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Holly Hill, SC, USA

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German Shepherd Dog Dog for Adoption near Holly Hill, SC, USA. ADN-707897. Owen-18 months Amazing Boy!! - German Shepherd Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Owen-18 months Amazing Boy!! - German Shepherd Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: German Shepherd Dog (short coat). New Beginnings Shepherd Rescue is a volunteer based rescue, we work very hard to help as many adoptable GSDs as possible. Most of...

Owen-18 months Amazing Boy!!

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

Holly Hill, SC, USA

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Member since: 06/28/2016

Heartland Pupies LLC

Goldendoodle (Miniature) Dog Breeder near CEDAR LANE, PA, USA

My goal is to provide families with happy healthy puppies

Breeds: Goldendoodle (Miniature) (+4)

USA CEDAR LANE, PA, USA

Current Ads (17)

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Member since: 01/25/2018

Der Roesch haus Deutscher Schaferhund Zwinger

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near MOORESVILLE, NC, USA

We are a small single pair breeder and do so from the love of our breed. Our goal is to produce happy, healthy and excellent quality German Shepherds by being hands on and making...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA MOORESVILLE, NC, USA

Current Ads (1)

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Member since: 02/07/2020

Outback Valley Acres

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near LISBON, OH, USA

We are your typical, down-to-earth, family-breeder. Our family has produced some of the best quality, extremely content, well adjusted, and healthy AKC German Shepherds, Golden...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog (+3)

USA LISBON, OH, USA

Current Ads (1)

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Member since: 12/07/2019

Shield Kennels

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near FALCON, CO, USA

To train and breed superior German Shepherds by preserving and improving the breed within true West German Show lines. By strictly adhering to proper breeding and training...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA FALCON, CO, USA

Tags: German Shepherd Colorado german shepherd puppies WGSL

Member since: 11/01/2020

Z Haus Kennels

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near ARCHER, WY, USA

Family owned and operated kennel based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. We take pride in breeding quality dogs. Our dogs are family and once you adopt one you become family as well. We will...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog (+1)

USA ARCHER, WY, USA

Tags: Wyoming Kennels Northern Colorado Kennels Hunting Dogs Working Dogs Cheyenne kennels

Member since: 06/02/2018

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German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near WHEELING, IL, USA

High Quality excellent pedigree showline german shepherd puppies. All parents titled. AKC registration. Parents from Europe.. Father V3 Lako Mavic Poland ipgd2 Mother Ondra von...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA WHEELING, IL, USA

Current Ads (1)

Tags: German Shepherd Puppies

Member since: 01/15/2019

Appleridge German Sehpherds

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near OCALA, FL, USA

AKC Family Home Breeders of Quality Old West German Pedigrees. Lovingly Family raised with Obedience, Manners, Health and Temperament always a priority. Orthopedic Foundation...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog (+1)

USA OCALA, FL, USA

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Pup AKC Breeder Family Bred german Shepherd Florida German Shepherd Georgia German Shepherd

Member since: 12/04/2013

DIAMOND OAKS RANCH

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near MURRIETA, CA, USA

DIAMOND OAKS RANCH 19880 Tenaja Rd. Murrieta CA 92562 AKC - Exceptional Champion Working lines - Absolutely an excellent choice for your family!!! Over-Sized &Traditional...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA MURRIETA, CA, USA

Tags: OVERSIZE EXTRA LARGE PROTECTION

Member since: 02/25/2020

Von Altermeister Kennel

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near NEW CITY, NY, USA

Breeder, Importer, and Master Dog Trainer of World class Working German Shepherds and Rottweilers from the Finest Champion Bloodline in the World. Superb temperaments for loyal...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog (+1)

USA NEW CITY, NY, USA

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Member since: 01/06/2019

Princess and Her Puppies

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near EASTOVER, NC, USA

These puppies were born November 12th and are ready to go today. There are 2 females and 3 males. This litter has 2 spirited beautiful alpha males, a spirited female and 2...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA EASTOVER, NC, USA

Tags: Princess White Ger Shepherd Pups

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