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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

German Shepherd Dog Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale

German Shepherd Puppies AKC

$2,500

Litter of 6

German Shepherd Dog

Male(s) and Female(s), 5 Weeks Old

USA ALACHUA, FL, USA

Date listed: 08/01/2025

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Taking reservations BORN 06/26/2025-READY 8/22/2025 2 Black Females; 1 Silver Male left to choose from. They will all have 1st puppy shots health certificate and get de-wormed...

Saffrons Miss Enchanting Cherry Blossom

$1,550

Cherry Blossom

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 Weeks Old

USA PIEDMONT, MO, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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Saffron's Miss Enchanting Cherry Blossom is a lovely white female puppy born 6-7-25, priced at $1550.00 with limited registration and a spay contract. PayPal Later is available...

Working Line GSD pup

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Wednesday

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 10 Weeks Old

USA ELGIN, IL, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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She is a beautiful 9 week old pup , looking for a loving home !! She is potty trained , de wormed and comes with akc paper work

Paisley

$750

Paisley

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 12 Weeks Old

USA RIGA, MI, USA

Date listed: 07/29/2025

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AKC German Shepherd Puppies, 1 Male and 3 Females available. Born 5/5/25. Up to date on vaccines and dewormings. Vet checked, crate trained and potty training is underway. Health...

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD BLACK FEMALE

$600

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German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 Weeks Old

USA COLUMBUS, NE, USA

Date listed: 07/29/2025

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AKC Beautiful solid back female! Shots, dewormed, Farm raised, straight back, smooth coat. Such a pretty girl and has such a nice disposition.

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD FEMALE

$600

female

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 Weeks Old

USA COLUMBUS, NE, USA

Date listed: 07/29/2025

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AKC Black and Tan female. Farm raised, parents on site, shots, dewormed, straight back, smooth coat. This adorable puppy is very alert and pays attention to any new activity....

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD MALE PUPPY

$600

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German Shepherd Dog

Male, 7 Weeks Old

USA COLUMBUS, NE, USA

Date listed: 07/29/2025

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AKC Black and tan, but starting to get red like his dad. shots, dewormed, farm raised,smooth coat. Both parents on site. Mothers parents were OFA'd. He's a really pretty...

Elite Working Line German Shepherd AKC Registered

$4,500

Ronan

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 9 Months Old

USA BOISE, ID, USA

Date listed: 07/28/2025

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???? Imported German Bloodlines | AKC Registered | Trained &amp;amp;amp; Kid-Friendly ???? We&amp;rsquo;re rehoming our 1.5-year-old working line German Shepherd...

German Shepherd Puppies

$450

Litter of 9

German Shepherd Dog

Male(s) and Female(s), 8 Weeks Old

USA RAINIER, WA, USA

Date listed: 07/28/2025

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Black and Tan contact me for more photos . these are pure breed unpapered puppies. I have mom and dad on site. They have been raised with small children and have had lots of...

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD FEMALE

$600

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German Shepherd Dog

Female, 7 Weeks Old

USA COLUMBUS, NE, USA

Date listed: 07/28/2025

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AKC black and tan female puppy. shots, dewormed, Farm raised, straight back, smooth coat. Both parents on site, mothers parents were OFA'd.. This girl is a lover and a mini...

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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...

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

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BLONDIE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA Pasadena, CA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). A5709738 Say hello to Blondie , a stunning 3-year-old German Shepherd with a soft blonde coat dusted in black and the cutest...

*ROSIE - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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*ROSIE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA Long Beach, CA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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Rory

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young

USA Omaha, NE, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Omaha, NE, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). Adoption Fee: $400. Sometimes life can surprise you! Meet Miss Rory, our soon to be one year old on 8/15, pure black German Shepherd...

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

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DINGO

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young

USA Aurora, CO, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

Tags: German Shepherd Dog Dogs for adoption in Aurora, CO, USA

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). This adorable pup is as sweet as they come. Dingo is a gentle soul whoâs still building up his confidence, but he makes up...

*JUNO - German Shepherd Dog (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

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*JUNO

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA Woodland, CA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat). All animals are up-to-date on vaccinations (including rabies if over 4 months old), microchipped, and spayed or neutered. All dogs...

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

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LULU

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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ODIN

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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STEPHANIE

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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

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GRAMPS

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

USA Downey, CA, USA

Date listed: 07/30/2025

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

Dog Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat).

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Member since: 05/04/2021

Beautiful German Shepherd Puppies

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near BROOKSHIRE, TX, USA

Beautiful puppies ready for their forever homes.

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA BROOKSHIRE, TX, 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 (2)

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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: 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: 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: 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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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: 08/24/2021

German Shepherd Puppies

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near ALACHUA, FL, USA

Taking reservations BORN 06/26/2025-READY 8/22/2025 2 Black Females; 1 Silver Male left to choose from. They will all have 1st puppy shots health certificate and get de-wormed...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA ALACHUA, FL, USA

Current Ads (1)

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Member since: 01/26/2018

Vom HausCarrillo

German Shepherd Dog Dog Breeder near SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA

30 years of experience and love with German Shepherds, if you are looking for your next addition to your family, a walking partner, or something to show off in competitions that's...

Breeds: German Shepherd Dog

USA SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA

Tags: Showline allblack black and red AKC Registration AKC Puppy

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