German Shepherd Dog

Head Information

German Shepherd Dog

Head Type : Wedge Shaped Skull Type : Mesaticephalic Top of Skull Type : Flat
Head Plane : Parallel Skull to Muzzle Ratio : 1 : 1 Bite : Scissors
Ear Type : Prick (moderatly rounded at the tip) Ear Set : Close Erect Ear Faults : Set too low
Eye Type : Almond Eye Placement : Set rather oblique Eye Color : As Dark as possible
Eye Faults : Yellow Eyes
German Shepherd DogBreed Information

Profile Information

German Shepherd Dog

Body Type : Rectangular Coat Type : Medium Smooth Front Type : Normal Gothic Window
Forechest : Yes Forehand Type : Normal Chest Type : Oval
Topline Type : Level back with a sloping croupe Tuck Up Type : Moderate Backhand Type : Over Angulated (close to a 90 degree angle)
Rear Type : Normal Gothic Window Foot Type : Cat Tail Type : Sickle
Tail Set : Normal Tail Carriage : Horizontal

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