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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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AKC GermanShepherd Puppy

$800

Ranger

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA

Date listed: 10/03/2025

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My adorable and playful AKC German Shepherd puppies are looking for their forever home! They have completed deworming and are up to date on their vaccines. The puppies have been...

AKC GermanShepherd Puppy

$800

Rigby

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA

Date listed: 10/03/2025

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My adorable and playful AKC German Shepherd puppies are looking for their forever home! They have completed deworming and are up to date on their vaccines. The puppies have been...

Black and tan female German shepherd

$900

Kendal

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA VOLANT, PA, USA

Date listed: 10/03/2025

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This beautiful female German shepherd is the only one in the litter that is multi color. She has a black and tan coat with a little white spot on her chest. She will be ready for...

Solid black long haired female German shepherd

$900

Black collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA VOLANT, PA, USA

Date listed: 10/03/2025

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This absolutely gorgeous girl is a solid black, long haired German shepherd. She will be ready for her forever home on October 25th. She has a great personality, is super sweet,...

Solid black long haired female German shepherd

$900

Gray collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA VOLANT, PA, USA

Date listed: 10/03/2025

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This amazing little girl is a solid black, long haired German Shepherd. She will be ready for her forever home on October 25th. She is energetic, super sweet, loves attention and...

Solid black long haired female German shepherd

$900

Blue collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA VOLANT, PA, USA

Date listed: 10/02/2025

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This stunning girl is a solid black, long haired German Shepherd. She will be ready for her forever home on October 25th. She is super sweet, loves attention and will follow you...

Solid black long haired female German shepherd

$900

Pink collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA VOLANT, PA, USA

Date listed: 10/02/2025

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This beautiful girl is a solid black, long haired German Shepherd. She will be ready for her forever home on October 25th. She is super sweet, loves attention and will follow you...

Solid black long haired German shepherd

$900

Green collar

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 Weeks Old

USA VOLANT, PA, USA

Date listed: 10/02/2025

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This gorgeous boy is a solid black, long haired German Shepherd. He will be ready for his forever home on October 25th. He is super sweet and very mellow, just like his dad. This...

Sable female GSD

$750

Millie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 Weeks Old

USA EAST LYME, CT, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

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Born July 23, 2025, available 9/20/25. Dam is a UKC Czech plush sable, sire is an AKC black and tan. Pups are farm raised, in home, and well socialized with small animals and...

Long Coat Male

$3,500

Aero

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 Months Old

USA MORRILTON, AR, USA

Date listed: 09/30/2025

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This guy is loaded with personality! Loves the play tug and in the water. Gorgeous mover as well.

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Zeus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

USA SAINT LOUIS, MO, USA

Date listed: 09/29/2025

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this is our boy Zeus he jus turned 5, unfortunately we sold our home and are not able to take him with us where we are staying!! He is a great dog, thinks he’s 5lbs, loves to...

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

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DANSBY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

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Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

A644078 - German Shepherd Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

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A644078

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

USA Houston, TX, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

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Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (short coat).

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

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HUNTER

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

USA Aurora, CO, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

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Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). Say hello to Hunter! This handsome young dog is ready to leap into your life! Still full of puppy energy, Hunter is eager to learn...

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

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OSO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

USA Riverside, CA, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

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Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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LOVEBUG

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

USA Riverside, CA, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Riverside, CA, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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CASSIAN

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

USA Stockton, CA, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Stockton, CA, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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ROCKO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

USA Orange, CA, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Orange, CA, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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CIDER

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA Berkeley , CA, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

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Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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LILA

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA Pasadena, CA, USA

Date listed: 10/01/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Pasadena, CA, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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Member since: 01/01/2022

Diamond C Ranch

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near MAYSVILLE, MO, USA

Diamond C Ranch is located in NW MO. We raise quality German Shepherds, American Quarter Horses, and Angus Cattle. Our dogs are selected for confirmation, soundness, disposition,...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA MAYSVILLE, MO, USA

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Member since: 08/19/2025

Alpha Dog Shepherds

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near HOLDEN, MO, USA

Established German Shepherd dog breeder with over 5 years of experience and multiple healthy beautiful litters under our name. We currently have two litters available! German...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA HOLDEN, MO, USA

Current Ads (3)

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Member since: 11/08/2023

JT puppies

American Eskimo Dog Dog Breeder near HONEY BROOK, PA, USA

Great well socialize puppies Home rise and lovely

Breeds: American Eskimo Dog (+5)

USA HONEY BROOK, PA, USA

Current Ads (1)

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Member since: 02/13/2019

Blue Sea Shepherds

King Shepherd Dog Breeder near PEACH SPRINGS, AZ, USA

Our Mission is to continue the 30 year progress of King Shepherd Breeding They are a blend of German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees. Acknowledged by the AKC as an Exotic Breed,...

Breeds: King Shepherd (+3)

USA PEACH SPRINGS, AZ, USA

Current Ads (2)

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Member since: 02/08/2008

DOBERMANS ROTTWEILERS GERMAN SHEP IN NY

Doberman Pinscher Dog Breeder near ELLENVILLE, NY, USA

OUR PUPS AT GRAY'S DOBERMAN ARE WELL SOCIALIZED LOVING FAMILY PETS UTD ON SHOTS ,DEWORMED ,MICROCHIPPED .PARENTS HEALTH TESTED ,PUPS HEALTH GUARANTEED.TAILS DOCKED EARS CROPPED OR...

Breeds: Doberman Pinscher (+4)

USA ELLENVILLE, NY, USA

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Member since: 03/02/2024

Vom Haus Zamolxis

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near AURORA, CO, USA

We are Vom Haus Zamolxis , one of the best producer offering registered German Shepherd litters of puppies for re-home from high quality German Shepherd pedigrees. German Shepherd...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA AURORA, CO, USA

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Member since: 04/15/2024

FAMILY GSDs Best Quality Value 20 years experience

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near NEWNAN, GA, USA

Our dogs are bred and raised by our family for your family. We focus on ensuring the best genetics and temperament in selecting our dogs. Since 2003 we have had over 30 litters....

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA NEWNAN, GA, USA

Tags: German Shepherd Puppies GSD German

Member since: 09/20/2023

Indiana German Shepherds

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near CHRISNEY, IN, USA

Breeding outstanding German show lines to produce impeccable temperament, intelligence, trainability, and beauty. Our AKC registered german shepherd pups are highly trainable and...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA CHRISNEY, IN, USA

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Member since: 01/28/2022

Von Herrlich kennel

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near MARYSVILLE, WA, USA

German Shepherds are part of our family. It’s a life long unconditional friendship. These are some exceptional animals with a rich pedigree of achievements. Loyalty,...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA MARYSVILLE, WA, USA

Tags: Gsd puppy puppies service animal Shepard shephard

Member since: 12/03/2021

DOGS DONE RIGHT

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near GROVERTOWN, IN, USA

Specialing in Germans with huge bone structure with calm thinking demeanors. I have raised Germans for 2o years, trained for 30 years. Lifetime free training class for all of our...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA GROVERTOWN, IN, USA

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