Physical Characteristics:
- Medium to large size
- Muscular, athletic build with a sloping shoulder and level top line
- Double coat: thick undercoat and durable outer coat, shedding heavily
Head and Facial Features:
- Distinctive pointed muzzle
- Black nose
- Almond-shaped eyes, dark and expressive
- Ears erect or slightly tilted forward
Personality:
- Intelligent, loyal, and protective
- Highly trainable, responsive to commands
- Active, energetic, and agile
- Confident and courageous, but not aggressive
- Affectionate with family, wary of strangers
German Shepherds are highly versatile dogs, excelling as family pets, police and military dogs, search and rescue dogs, guide dogs, and competitors in agility and obedience.