Alsatian Dogs
Alsatian Dogs - The Facts.
Size :
Alsatians need:
Size :
- Alsatian dogs also known as German Shepherds stand at the shoulder about 22-26 inches.
- They can weigh as much as 43 kg.
Their body looks quite long and elongated but very muscular and powerful and they have a particularly strong neck and throat.
Their muzzle is quite long and the head is also elongated and quite slim.
- The Alsatian's coat is normally long but their are also short haired and wire haired varieties.
The color of the coat varies significantly from dog to dog and can appear - brown-red, tan normally with a black saddle, entirely black - some are even grey or iron colored grey.
Some have what is called a 'Wolf's coat' that has a variation of colors throughout.
- It is a good idea to groom their coat on a regular basis - but you shouldn't have any problems with grooming.
- 12 - 13 years
- Alsatians are possibly one of the most popular dogs as they combine several quite desirable qualities throughout their character.
- They are quite energetic, vigilant and very courageous - they were trained by the Germans during the First World war as a messenger to locate the wounded on the battle field.
- This breed are keen to learn - but if you don't start obedience training early and are consistent with it they can develop a tough and aggressive demeanor - but that's up to you as the dog trainer.
Alsatians need:
- Plenty of training
- Lots of space
- Plenty of exercise, stimulation and activity
- As an owner of this breed a garden is an absolute must have.
- They need to have a task to perform to keep them stimulated.
- As a breed they are not problem barkers.
- They can develop very good relationships with people - but as with all dogs early socialization with children on a regular basis is very important.
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