Origin:
Germany
Color:
Tan with black saddle, sable, solid black or bi-color
Average Weight:
30-40 kgs
Life Expectancy:
9–13 years
Average Height:
- Male: 60–65 cm (24–26 inches)
- Female: 55–60 cm (22–24 inches)
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Description:
Many Filipinos love big dogs like the German Shepherd. These dogs are special because they can do lots of different things. They’re great at protecting their families and they’re really friendly. German Shepherds are smart and love to learn, so they’re good at things like following commands and doing tricks. In the Philippines, families love them because they’re loyal and caring to everyone at home.
Feed Requirement:
A German Shepherd should be fed twice a day. They need about 2.5 to 3.5 cups of dry food daily. If your dog is super active, they might need up to 3.5 cups. But if they’re not very active, 2.5 cups should be enough.
Best Food to Feed:
German Shepherds need food with lots of protein and fat because they’re full of energy. Good options include chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, salmon, and rabbit. Diamond Naturals and Taste of the Wild are two popular brands for German Shepherds.
Common Health Problems:
Big dogs like German Shepherds can get stomach bloating and twisting easily. German Shepherd is prone to gastric bloating and twisting. The dog is also highly susceptible to hip and spinal problems. This breed is super active and faithful, but they usually live around 10 to 12 years.
- Agility 80%
- Temperament 80%
- Lifespan 70%
- Independence 80%
- Protection 90%
Photo shows Rin-Tin-Tin (the dog) and Duncan Lee (its owner)
Top 5 Fun Facts of German Shepherds
Fact #1: German Shepherds Are One of the Smartest Dog Breeds
Fact #2: World War I Made Shepherds Famous
Fact #3: German Shepherds Remain Hugely Popular in America
Fact #4: German Shepherds Have Stars on The Walk of Fame
Fact #5: Batman Had a German Shepherd
Do You Know?
Rin-Tin-Tin was a special German Shepherd born in September 1918. He became famous because an American soldier named Lee Duncan rescued him from a war zone during World War I.
Duncan trained Rin-Tin-Tin, and he became a movie star, appearing in 27 Hollywood films and becoming famous worldwide.
At one time, Rin-Tin-Tin got about 10,000 fan letters every week and was even thought of as one of Hollywood’s top stars.