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The English Shepherd is a highly intelligent breed who keeps to the rules. They love to be in charge and will show their bossy side when they think things are amiss. However, they have a sweet temperament and are faithful family companions. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-60 pounds and stand 18-23 inches tall.

English Shepherds are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. The English Shepherd is a natural family pet and can live in a variety of households. They adapt easily to working on the farm, as well as being the fun time family dog. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Being willing and able to adapt to a variety of activity levels is a plus to owning an English Shepherd. They need just a moderate amount of daily exercise, such as walking or jogging, but are also content to hang out on the sofa with you. They do love to play outside, being bred for work, so Frisbee, flyball, and fetch are favorite activities for this fun-loving friend. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The English Shepherd's coat is medium length and can be straight, wavy, or curly. Their coats are smooth and can be a mix of brown, tan, black, white, and occasionally brindle. Even with these fluffy coats, their care is minimal; they need weekly brushing and just the occasional bath when necessary to keep them clean and happy. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

English Shepherds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. The English Shepherd is a natural family pet and can live in a variety of households. They are fairly easy to train.

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.