Before we start Do you ever Wonder why they Called this Loyal and intelligent breed "German Shepherd"?
The breed was named "Deutscher Schäferhund" by von Stephanitz, literally translating to “German Shepherd Dog”. This breed was named due to its original purpose of assisting shepherds in herding and protecting sheep.
*German Shepherd size is measured in a standing position from their paw pads to the tops of their shoulder blades.
1.German Shepherd can grow from 55cm-65cm
Male German Shepherd Growth Chart
| Age | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 4 - 6” | 5.5 - 9 lbs |
| 2 months | 7 - 9” | 16 - 20 lbs |
| 3 months | 9 - 11” | 22 - 30 lbs |
| 4 months | 11 - 14” | 35 - 40 lbs |
| 5 months | 14 - 16” | 40 - 49 lbs |
| 6 months | 16 - 18” | 49 - 57 lbs |
| 7 months | 19 - 20” | 57 - 62 lbs |
| 8 months | 20 - 22” | 62 - 66 lbs |
| 9 months | 21 - 23” | 64 - 71 lbs |
| 10 months | 22 - 24” | 66 - 73 lbs |
| 11 months | 22 - 24” | 71 - 75 lbs |
| 1 year | 22 - 24” | 71 - 79 lbs |
| 1.5 years | 23 - 25” | 71 - 79 lbs |
| 2 years | 23 - 23” | 71 - 84 lbs |
| 3 years | 24 - 26” | 79 - 88 lbs |
Female German Shepherd Growth Chart
| Age | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 3 - 6” | 4.5 - 8 lbs |
| 2 months | 6 - 9” | 11 - 17 lbs |
| 3 months | 8 - 10” | 17 - 26 lbs |
| 4 months | 10 - 12” | 31 - 35 lbs |
| 5 months | 12 - 14” | 35 - 44 lbs |
| 6 months | 15 - 17” | 44 - 49 lbs |
| 7 months | 17 - 19” | 49 - 53 lbs |
| 8 months | 18 - 20” | 53 - 57 lbs |
| 9 months | 19 - 21” | 55 - 60 lbs |
| 10 months | 19 - 21” | 57 - 62 lbs |
| 11 months | 20 - 22” | 60 - 64 lbs |
| 1 year | 20 - 22” | 60 - 64 lbs |
| 1.5 years old | 21 - 22” | 60 - 66 lbs |
| 2 years | 21 - 22” | 60 - 66 lbs |
| 3 years | 22 - 24” | 66 - 70 lbs |
2. The average Lifespan of German Shepherd is 9-13 Years.
While some websites claim that German Shepherds have an average lifespan of 10 to 14 years, the American Kennel Club (AKC), which registers the breed in the United States, lists their lifespan as only 7 to 10 years.
3. Most Used breed by Military is German Shepherd.
According to a recent article in the New York Times, “German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are the most common breeds of dogs used by military operators, because they have the best overall combination of keen sense of smell, endurance, speed, strength, courage, intelligence, and adaptability. German Shepherds were used during World War II by the United States military. Most of these dogs worked as messenger dogs, helping soldiers to communicate during the war. They also served as guard dogs and rescue dogs. Today, many military working dogs are used in the Army.
4. A German Shepherd can sprint upto 50kmph.
German Shepherds can run up to 30 miles per hour. When in pursuit something, they accelerate much quicker than most other dogs. Their speed peaks after one to two years and it slows down as they get older. German shepherds are faster than most dogs.
5. A German Shepherd has bite force of 238PSI or 1060 Newtons.
German Shepherds don't have the strongest bite force out there, though they can exert quite a bit of force when needed. A dog bite from German Shepherds can be dangerous, as they've got pressure of up to 238 PSI.
6. German Shepherd respect their owner and protect them.
They are very caring and possess a protective attitude towards their owners. If given proper training, they will love, care and respect their owners and also protect them from any foreign intruders.
7. German Shepherd is loyal and can learn and are really intelligent.
They are a very loyal dog breed and know how to protect and serve the family they are a part of. They can be taught to learn to do almost anything.
8. German Shepherd are generally healthy if kept on a good diet.
German Shepherd should be kept on an healthy diet and should be given proper grooming and care. If you are dedicated enough towards your dog then they are a healthy dog breed.
9. German Shepherds have a variety of colors.
Aside from its traditional color which is brown and black, this breed has a variety of colors such as grey, red & black, black & silver, and black & tan. The liver-colored German Shepherd is the rarest color of this breed.
10. The German Shepherds can learn new things easily.
German Shepherds are easy to train. However, they can be hard to train if trained in the wrong way. Although an adult German Shepherd can be trained faster compare to the younger ones.
11. German Shepherds can be aggressive or passive depending on their environment.
When it comes to aggression, the German Shepherd breed is among the worst breeds. Moreover, they dislike strangers, thus making them good guard dogs. However, a German Shepherd that has not been trained as a guard dog would often show compatibility with children.
12. German Shepherds can be over-aggressive if not socially exposed.
To avoid the aggressive and overprotective behavior of the German Shepherds, they should be trained on how to socialized from an early age. It is ideal that the German Shepherds must be in the presence of the family.