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Are over-sized German Shepherds really the way Shepherds used to be?

April 26, 2017German over-sized SHEPHERDS Used

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Are over-sized German Shepherds really the way Shepherds used to be?

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This is a great marketing ploy, but not true. The original German Shepherd was a smaller dog. The German standard is very clear that a GSD is not an over sized breed. Some Americans in the last 20 years have developed huge lines. A GSD is never supposed to be 120 lbs. The athleticism and quickness is lost. Their structure is completely different. Many are plagued with health issues.