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German Shepherds - Puppy - Gait

German Shepherds are medium sized. They have proportionally set front and hind legs. When trotting or running, their legs move in a distinct cross-wise pattern, thus, for example, the right front leg does the same work as the left hind leg. That movement adds a bit of ease and lightness to the gait.

German Shepherds - Puppy - Coat

The length of the coat is varied among the predecessors of the German Shepherd according to the climatic conditions. In the southern part of Germany, where temperature fluctuations were and are not so considerable, short haired species occurred. In northern regions with less milder climate, German Shepherd dogs had longer hair.

Now it is more preferable that German Shepherds have medium long hair (1.5 - 2 inches). However, some fanciers love dogs with hair that slightly exceeds the traditional coat in length. This is not a desirable feature, because in a way it may detract from the dog's physical capacity and endurance.

German Shepherds have outer coat and undercoat. This provides for sufficient protection against weather hazards. The outer coat is dense, rough and neat. It clings accurately to the body and therefore poses no difficulties when grooming.

German Shepherds - Puppy - Color

Black is the most common color. There are tan, light brown or silver gray markings mostly on the underside. However, these markings may occupy a considerable space and reduce the percentage of black to the minimum. There are also pure white Shepherd Dogs, but they are mostly excluded from the breed and some fanciers try to present them as a separate breed.

German Shepherds - Puppy - Dentition and Lips

German Shepherds have an incisor bite. There are 42 teeth, 20 in the upper jaw and 22 in the lower one. Teeth must be strong and healthy. It is imperative that they are even and set closely together. There must not be wide gaps between the teeth. Improper incisor bite is also faulty. Lips are firm, tense and black.

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