German Shepherd Dog

AKC & UKC GSD Standards
illuminating side-by-side comparison

TKC & FCI GSD Standards

additional side-by-side breed standards

Security At Your Side

Ever think about a German Shepherd for security?

Perhaps a Schutzhund titled dog?

The Shiloh Shepherd LMX Hip Formula

How to reduce incidence of hip dysplasia, preserve and guarantee good hips. "It is better to prevent hip dysplasia through breeding and rearing wisely than seek to eliminate it through x-ray." - BJ Andrews

Evolution Of Judging
(Introduction Breeder/Judges Seminars)

Rule Of Fives
(from Judges' Education Seminars)

The German Shepherd Dog Breed Overview

Four German Shepherds (type)
The four major GSD "types" are Pet, American, German Show, and Working.  A pictorial essay including German and Eastern European Import lines.

"Quest" breeder/owner, vom Ron Kennels

www.vomrongermanshepherds.com

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