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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 Double Doodle is a crossbreed between a Poodle, Labradoodle, and Goldendoodle. Full-grown, they typically weigh 30-70 pounds and stand 23-25 inches tall.

Double Doodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. Double Doodles do well with an active family that enjoys outdoor activities and can provide them with the exercise and attention they need. They enjoy being around people and other pets and do well in a variety of living situations, from apartments to larger homes with yards. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Double Doodle is an active and energetic dog that requires daily exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy. They enjoy a variety of activities such as walks, runs, playtime in the yard, and games such as fetch or frisbee. Due to their intelligence and eagerness to please, they also excel in activities like obedience training, agility, and therapy work. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Double Doodle's coat can vary depending on the breeding, but generally, it is soft, curly or wavy, and can come in a range of colors including cream, chocolate, black, apricot, and gold. The coat is typically low-shedding. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Double Doodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Double Doodles are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Double Doodles do well with an active family that enjoys outdoor activities and can provide them with the exercise and attention they need. They enjoy being around people and other pets and do well in a variety of living situations, from apartments to larger homes with yards. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.