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breed group:
herding
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breed size:
medium (26-60 lbs.)
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other traits:
easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
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colors:
black, blue, gray, white, brown / chocolate / liver
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patterns:
bicolor, sable, black and tan
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coat length/texture:
medium
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temperament:
gentle, friendly, playful, anxious, aloof
The ever-loyal German shepherd consistently ranks at the top of the most popular dog breeds in America, and it's easy to see why. With their calm, confident demeanor, these protective pups are eager to please and quick to learn.