BREED STANDARD OF THE GSD
This standard is set by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
This is not the complete list. I have shorten it heavily.
Original breed name: "Deutscher Schäferhund"
Original country: Germany
First standard set: 20th of Sept. 1899 (by Mayer & Stephanitz)
General Impression: The Gsd is a medium sized dog, with a slightly longer body than its height. The Gsd has a very muscular body with a stong bonestructure.
Sizes: The height of the male (measured from the heighest point of the shoulder) is 60-65 cm, and for the bitch it should be 55-60 cm. The Length of the body should be 10-17 % longer of the height.
Weight: Male about 30-40 kg, Bitches about 22-32 kg.
Character: A Gsd should have an even temper with good nerves. Be self-confident and entierly good humoured.
Colour: Black saddle with red-brown, brown, yellow or lightgrey markings. Or completly black or grey with darker shiftings. White Gsd are not allowed.
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