German Shepherd

 The German Shepherd (German: Deutscher Schäferhund, German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃɐ ˈʃɛːfɐˌhʊnt]) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. According to the FCI, the breed's English language name is German Shepherd Dog. The breed was officially known as the "Alsatian Wolf Dog" in the UK from after the First World War until 1977 when its name was changed back to German Shepherd.^[2] Despite its wolf-like appearance, the German Shepherd is a relatively modern breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899.

German Shepherd
Male German Shepherd
Other names	German Shepherd Dog Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund
Common nicknames	Alsatian   DSH   GSD   Shepherd   Schäferhund
Origin	Germany
Traits Height Male 60–65 cm (24–26 in)[1] Female 55–60 cm (22–24 in)[1] Weight Male 30–40 kg (66–88 lb)[1] Female 22–32 kg (49–71 lb)[1] Coat Double coat Color Tan with black saddle, sable, solid black or bi-color Litter size 4–9 Life span 9–13