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
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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"
German Shepherd Dog
Breed Standard
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