The German Shepherd (German: Deutscher Schäferhund, German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃɐ ˈʃɛːfɐˌhʊnt]) is a breed of medium to a large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. In the English language, the breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog (GSD). The breed was officially known as theAlsatian in the UK from after the First World Waruntil 1977 when its name was changed back to German Shepherd, Despite its primitive, wolf-like appearance, the German Shepherd is a relatively modern breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899.
German Shepherds are medium to large-sized dogs,The breed standard height at the withersis 60–65 cm (24–26 in) for males, and 55–60 cm (22–24 in) for females.
German Shepherds are longer than they are tall, with an ideal proportion of 10 to 8 1⁄2. The AKC official breed standard does not set a standard weight range, They have a domed forehead, a long square-cut muzzle with strong jaws and a black nose.
The eyes are medium-sized and brown. The ears are large and stand erect, open at the front and parallel, but they often are pulled back during movement. A German Shepherd has a long neck, which is raised when excited and lowered when moving at a fast pace. The tail is bushy and reaches to the hock.
On average, the cost of a German Shepherd ranges from $500-$1,500. According to NextDayPets, the average price is $800 for a dog that's bred to be a family pet. The price goes up for show-quality dogs with an exceptional lineage.
