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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 Bohemian Shepherd, also known as the Chodský pes, is a versatile and intelligent breed that originated in the Czech Republic. Full-grown, they typically weigh 37-60 pounds and stand 19-22 inches tall.

Bohemian Shepherds are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Bohemian Shepherd is a medium to large-sized breed that requires a moderate amount of space to live comfortably. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Due to their high energy levels, the Bohemian Shepherd requires plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. This can include regular walks, runs, and playtime in a secure area. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Bohemian Shepherd has a thick, dense double coat that provides excellent protection against the harsh weather conditions in their native Czech Republic. The coat is typically black or black with tan markings, and is straight and coarse in texture. The undercoat is softer and denser, and helps to keep the dog warm in cold weather. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Bohemian Shepherds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. The Bohemian Shepherd is a medium to large-sized breed that requires a moderate amount of space to live comfortably. They are not well-suited to apartment living or small homes without access to a secure outdoor space. They are fairly easy to train.