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The first impression of a good
German Shepherd Dog is that of a
strong, agile, well muscled animal,
alert and full of life. It is well
balanced, with harmonious development
of the forequarter and hindquarter.
The dog is longer than tall, deep
-bodied, and presents an outline of
smooth curves rather than angles.
It looks substantial and not spindly,
giving the impression, both at rest
and in motion, of muscular fitness and
nimbleness without any look of clumsiness
or soft living. The ideal dog is stamped
with a look of quality and nobility--difficult
to define, but unmistakable when present.
Secondary sex characteristics are strongly
marked, and every animal gives a definite
impression of masculinity or femininity,
according to its sex.
From the GSD Breed Standard |
A good medium sized, with powerful
frame, beautiful lines, and a nobly
formed head. Clean and sinewy in
build, the entire dog is one live wire.
His character is on par with his exterior
qualities; marvelous in his obedient
fidelity to his master, and above all
else, the straight forward nature of
a gentleman with aboundless zest for
living. Although untrained in puppyhood,
nevertheless obedient to the slightest nod
when at his master's side; but when left
to himself, the maddest rascal, the wildest
ruffian and incorrigible provoker of strife.
Never idle, always on the go; well disposed
to harmless people, but no cringer, mad
about children and always in love.
His faults were the failings of his
upbringing from a superfluity of
unemployed energy, for he is in heaven
when someone is occupied with him and
is then the most tractable of dogs!
"Max Von Stephanitz" |