How to tell if a German Shepherd is pure or not?

How do you tell if a German Shepherd is pure? Purebred German Shepherd male dogs are about 60-65 cm tall and weigh about 33-38 kg. Female dogs are about 55-60 cm tall and weigh about 26-31 kg. Their eyes are almond-shaped. , the pupil color is black or dark brown, the ears are upright, perpendicular to the top of the head; the tail droops in a saber style, and the lift height does not exceed the topline.

Body type

The German Shepherd is also known as the German wolfdog. In fact, upon closer inspection, its origin is really unclear. However, there are still certain standards for the height and weight of a purebred German Shepherd. The height of a male dog is between 60 cm and 65 cm, the height of a female dog is between 55 cm and 60 cm; the weight of a male dog is between 33 kg and 38 kg, and the weight of a female dog is between 33 kg and 38 kg. Weight ranges from 26kg to 31kg.

Head

The head lines of the German Shepherd are relatively simple and look very noble, giving people a strong but not bulky feeling. The head of a German Shepherd male dog is obviously more majestic than that of a female dog; the eyes are also medium-sized, apricot-shaped, and mainly dark in color; the ears of a German Shepherd dog are slightly pointed, but are in line with the shape of the head. The proportions are relatively symmetrical. When the German Shepherd is more focused, the ears are upright. When viewed from the side, you can see that the center line of the ears is actually perpendicular to the ground.

Tail

The tail drooping in a saber-like manner meets the requirements, and the height of the tail should not exceed the horizontal line of the back. When charging forward, the head is forward, the tail is slightly upturned, and the movements are smooth and smooth. Observe the dog's anus. The anus of a healthy dog ​​should be clean without redness and swelling, and the fur around the anus should also be clean, free of dirt, clean and smooth.

Coat color

There are still certain differences in the coat color of German Shepherd dogs, which can be roughly divided into five colors. Light blue, grey, black, tai chi, wolf gray and dark wolf gray. These are within the normal range. Therefore, parents should not think that only black East German Shepherd dogs are pure.

Gait

When choosing an Eastern German Shepherd, you must look at the dog’s running movements. If the dog's limbs can keep its body balanced during running, and during the sprinting process, it can be seen that the hind legs are very powerful, then it only means that the dog is very strong and healthy.