What are a German Shepherds physical attributes?
On the physical side, the German Shepherd is of middle size with enough weight to be effective as a herder or a patrolman, but not so big as to be cumbersome. This is a trotting dog that can cover a lot of ground very gracefully, with almost no effort. The impression of the dog should be one of ruggedness combined with nobility, power, agility, and elegance. The German Shepherd generally weighs 75-95 pounds, with males usually larger than females. Males should be 24-26 inches at the withers (top of the shoulder blades), and females 22-24 inches. Although larger dogs exist, excessive size is not desireable.
