About the Breed
German Shepherds are intelligent, loyal, and courageous dogs, highly regarded for their versatility and strong work ethic. Originating in Germany as herding dogs, they quickly became popular worldwide for their adaptability to various roles. German Shepherds are athletic and powerful, with a distinct, muscular build and a dense double coat that can range in colors like black and tan, sable, or solid black.
Disciplines: Police and Military Work, Search and Rescue, Service and Therapy Work, Obedience and Protection Sports, Herding and Farm Work, Scent Detection.
Traditional Breed Specific Genetic Tests:
✓ Canine Scott Syndrome
✓ Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA)
✓ Cone Degeneration (German Shepherd Dog Type)
✓ Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant)
✓ Ectodermal Dysplasia, X-Linked (Shepherd Type)
✓ Hemophilia A (German Shepherd Dog, Type 1)
✓ Hemophilia A (German Shepherd Dog, Type 2)
✓ Hyperuricosuria
✓ Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency, Type III
✓ Mucopolysaccharidosis VII (Shepherd Type)
✓ Multidrug Resistance 1
✓ Pituitary Dwarfism (Shepherd Type)
✓ Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis