Schutzhund

This sport was developed in the 1900’s specifically for the German Shepherd Dog. According the United Schutzhund Clubs of America, “It was designed to test the natural instincts of the breed and to weed out the dogs that were either unstable or untrainable.” (www.germanshepherddog.com)

 

German shepherds


German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed’s officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language, sometimes abbreviated
Life span: 9 – 13 years
Temperament: Watchful, Alert, Curious, Obedient, Loyal, Confident, Courageous, Intelligent
Colors: Black, White, Grey, Sable, Black & Tan, Blue, Red & Black, Black & Silver, Liver
Weight: Male: 30–40 kg, Female: 22–32 kg
Height: Male: 60–65 cm, Female: 55–60 cm