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German Shepherd Dog

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 working lineCzech Imported Parents

$400*

German Shepherd

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 Months Old

USA DONGOLA, IL, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

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Litter of GSD puppies, working lines with Czech and West German bloodlines- sire is titled imported son of world champion Gero z Berounske basty. Beautiful dark Sable coats, one...

Black German shepards

$500

Litter of 8

German Shepherd Dog

Male(s) and Female(s), 7 Weeks Old

USA HAMILTON, OH, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

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Working line German Shepards, all black but one brown

Female German Shepherd AKC Green collar

$900

Green Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA MILFORD, MI, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

Tags: GSD AKC Michigan dogs Michigan puppy(s) German Shepherd Dog Michigan fast dog breeds dog breed smartest dog breeds dog breed

We had a beautiful litter of German Shepherds this year born on July 24. We raise our puppies in our home with lots of love. This listing is for a Black and Tan Female with green...

Female German Shepherd AKC Purple Collar

$900

White Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA MILFORD, MI, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

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We had a beautiful litter of German Shepherds this year born on July 24. We raise our puppies in our home with lots of love. This listing is for a White Female with purple...

Female German Shepherd AKC White Collar

$900

White Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA MILFORD, MI, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

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We had a beautiful litter of German Shepherds this year born on July 24. We raise our puppies in our home with lots of love. This listing is for a Sable Female with white collar....

Female German Shepherd AKC Orange collar

$900

Orange Collar

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA MILFORD, MI, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

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We had a beautiful litter of German Shepherds this year born on July 24. We raise our puppies in our home with lots of love. This listing is for a Black and Tan Female with...

Full Blooded German Shepherds

$350

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German Shepherd Dog

Male, 8 Weeks Old

USA VILLA RICA, GA, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

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Shots ✅️ Dewormed check ✅️ $350 each Dad and Grandfather AKC Certified

Pure Bred AKC white German Shepards

$900

Litter of 7

German Shepherd Dog

Male(s) and Female(s), 6 Weeks Old

USA GREENWOOD, WI, USA

Date listed: 08/31/2025

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AKC registration Pure white Pure bred German Shepard how cool would it be to have your own unique German Shepard Family raised , super gentle , very socialized, played with by all...

German Shepherd Puppies Purebred

$1,100*

Litter of 8

German Shepherd Dog

Male(s) and Female(s), 11 Weeks Old

USA SEEKONK, MA, USA

Date listed: 08/30/2025

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These beautiful pups are ready to meet their new family!! Beautiful purebred German Shepherd litter of 6 males and 2 females. Born 06/12/25. Father and mother are both AKC...

Sable female GSD

$1,600

Maggie

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 5 Weeks Old

USA EAST LYME, CT, USA

Date listed: 08/30/2025

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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...

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Rescued puppy for adoption

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Athena

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

USA ROSEVILLE, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/26/2025

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✨ Meet Athena ✨ Athena is a 4-month-old German Shepherd puppy with the gentlest soul and the bravest heart. Just minutes from being euthanized, this miracle girl was rescued...

Female German shepherd looking her forever home

FOR ADOPTION

Asia

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA AKRON, OH, USA

Date listed: 06/29/2025

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Asia is a 4.5 year ld 110 lb. German Shepherd that has the sweetest and gentlest personality. Her favorite activities are play catch, fetch, and snuggling. She's definitely...

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

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BRODY

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Baby

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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DINO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Baby

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

LIL SIS - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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LIL SIS

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Baby

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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BAM BAM

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Baby

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

Astra - German Shepherd Dog Dog For Adoption

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Astra

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

USA Kankakee, IL, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Kankakee, IL, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog.

A642598 - German Shepherd Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

A642598

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA Houston, TX, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Houston, TX, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (short coat).

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

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MISTY

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

USA Riverside, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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SHILO

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

USA Riverside, CA, USA

Date listed: 08/27/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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Member since: 12/28/2022

Puppies of Indy

Pug Dog Breeder near GREENFIELD, IN, USA

Welcome to Puppies of Indy! We are here to find your furever friend by working with a close group of breeders that meet our highest standards. We have over 10+ years experience...

Breeds: Pug (+2)

USA GREENFIELD, IN, USA

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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 (1)

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Member since: 05/18/2024

Rocking Diamond Shepherds

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near WACO, TX, USA

Rocking Diamond Kennels - specializing in family friends, personal protection dogs, and working line German Shepherds. Our puppies are raised in a family environment, with...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA WACO, TX, USA

Current Ads (3)

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Member since: 05/27/2025

German Shepherd Puppy

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN, USA

Working line GSD male puppy. No papers. Sire is 117lbs gorgeous sable. Dam is beautiful black and tan 83 lbs. Both are incredibly athletic smart dogs! These are our family dogs....

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN, 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: 08/29/2025

GSDs by Long Trails Farm LLC

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near WARRENTON, NC, USA

Heritage standard bred German Shepherds. Striving for the original standard set by Max von Stephanitz. Our breeding goal is to produce a work capable, mentally and physically...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA WARRENTON, NC, USA

Current Ads (1)

Tags: GSDpuppies

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: 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: 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: 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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