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With a star-studded history and loving yet protective personality, it’s easy to understand why German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds around. These pups possess the perfect blend of gentle love and fierce watchfulness. As long as you’re safe and content, they will be too. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

German Shepherd Dogs are generally excellent with children of all ages. German Shepherd Dogs are ultra territorial, making them among the least likely of breeds to run away from a fight. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

German Shepherd Dogs are happiest when they’re doing some type of work, such as agility, obedience, or any activity that taps into their herding instincts. This breed enjoys helping and having a job to do, so they're often used as guide dogs and police dogs. No matter what the activity is, be sure to keep your German Shepherd busy with mental and physical activities to prevent boredom. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

There are three varieties of German Shepherds: coarse and short-haired, coarse and long-haired, and wavy and long-haired. The most common dogs are tan with a black back and mask, but German Shepherds come in a variety of colors, including solid black, grey, brown, and yellow, tricolor, or sable. They also have several kinds of markings, such as “pencilling” (black lines on the toes) and “tar heels” (black on the back of the leg). Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

German Shepherd Dogs are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. German Shepherds get along fine with children and other animals, as long as they’ve been socialized, and they prefer to live in a home with family around. However, they don’t enjoy being with other dogs and would prefer to have the house to themselves. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

The Dutch Shepherd is an active and alert breed who can fill a number of roles, such as farm herder, agility expert, guard dog, and more. They are built for work, have a variety of coats, and adapt well to many environments. Full-grown, they typically weigh 42-75 pounds and stand 21-25 inches tall.

Dutch Shepherds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Dutch Shepherds aren't a great fit for first time dog owners. This dog needs a strong but fair leader, that is willing to take the time to train and socialize them with humans. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

This dog loves to be on the go! The Dutch Shepherd is extremely smart, and they like to use their brains. They need lots of mentally and physically challenging games, so leaving them at home for long periods can prove stressful on this very active dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Dutch Shepherd coat comes in three different varieties, short, long, and wired. Usually their coats are brindle gold or silver, usually with black markings of some kind around the face. No matter the coat, they only need to be bathed when necessary to protect the natural oils of their coats. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Dutch Shepherds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They can adapt to life in an apartment, as long as they get a good amount of exercise everyday. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.