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Compare German Shepherd
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- German ShepherdLarge
- Typical adult height
- German Shepherd58–63 cm
- Typical adult weight
- German Shepherd35–43 kg
- Typical lifespan
- German Shepherdfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- German ShepherdVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- German ShepherdVery lively
- Grooming
- German ShepherdSeveral times a week
- Shedding
- German ShepherdTends to shed a lot
- Training
- German ShepherdUsually eager to learn
- Barking
- German ShepherdCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- German ShepherdUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- German ShepherdA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- German ShepherdUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- German ShepherdBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- German ShepherdUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- German ShepherdVaries with the individual dog
- Cats and small pets
- German ShepherdVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.