German Shepherd Dog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

German Shepherd Dog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed was developed in Germany and is FCI standard N° 166, Group 1 (sheepdogs and cattle dogs, excluding Swiss types).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI gives 60–65 cm for males and 55–60 cm for females, weighing 30–40 kg and 22–32 kg; the AKC asks 24–26 inches for dogs and 22–24 for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body is longer than tall, in a ratio near 10 to 8.5.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The ideal coat is a medium-length double coat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The dentition has 42 teeth (20 upper, 22 lower); an overshot bite of 2 mm or more is disqualifying.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Further disqualifying faults include cropped or hanging ears, a nose not predominantly black, an undershot jaw, a docked tail and a white coat.