The Royal Kennel Club standard describes a powerful, well-muscled dog with a weather-resistant coat, steady of nerve, loyal and self-assured. The breed information page lists grooming more than once a week and more than two hours of exercise a day.
Also searched as Alsatian, German Shepherd, GSD.
| Adult weight, male | 29 to 41 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 23 to 32 kg |
| Size | Large, 25 to 40 kg |
| Height | 58 to 63 cm |
| Coat | straight, hard, close-lying hair as dense as possible, with thick undercoat |
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