Curious about the different types of German Shepherds? German Shepherds come in many different sizes and shapes. In this video, we share 5 different types of German Shepherds.

Here are the five different types of German Shepherd breeds:
1. American Show Lines German Shepherds
The American Show Line German Shepherds are also called the AKC Lines GSDs. This type of German Shepherds is generally taller and longer. They come in different colors like black and tan saddle, solid black, saddle sable, and solid white.
The coloring of the American Show Line German Shepherd's coat is typically lighter. This type of German Shepherd is generally more laidback. American Show Lines GSDs have the lower drive, means they have less energy as compared to Working Line GSDs.

2. West Show Line German Shepherds
The West German Show Line German Shepherds are widely considered as the most beautiful GSD breed. They are very gracious in movement. They are very intelligent can be trained very easily. The West Show Line German Shepherds also have a slopped body, but it is not as sloppy as American Show Line German Shepherds.


3. West Working Line German Shepherds
The West Working Line German Shepherds have a very stable temperament and got stunning looks. These GSDs have strong drives and excellent working ability. These West Working Line GSDs have very calmer attitude and perfect colors.
The West Working Lines GSDs have different colors like sable, black, bicolor, and black and tan. The back of West Working Line German Shepherds is bit more sloppy than the East Working Line DDR German Shepherds. These GSDs could counter more health issues than the East Working Line GSDs.

4. East Working Line DDR German Shepherds
The East Working Line GSDs have the darkest colored coats among all GSD Lines. They are mostly black sable or sable, but some can be solid black, but it is very rare. Their backs are a little sloppy. These GSDs can resist extremely harsh weather conditions and long working days. These GSDs are more defensive and stuffy in nature.
The East Working Line DDR German Shepherd have very strict breeding standards. These GSDs are only allowed to breed if they are fit and free of hip dysplasia. Even puppies are tested for proper bone structure code quality temperament. If the bones in hip joint don't fit together correctly, one can develop a condition called hip dysplasia.

5. Czech Working Line German Shepherds
These GSDs coats have dark coloring. These Czech GSDs can often be found by their darker coats and less sloppy backs. These GSDs have more uniform coloring like wolfish gray, dark brown to black. Their ears are slightly smaller than the other 4 GSD breeds.
These dogs also have very strict standards for breeding and that's why they are very healthy like East Working Line DDR GSDs. These dogs have the least behavioral problems as compared to other four types of GSDs. These Working Line GSDs are best for chasing down criminals, patrolling border territories, protection jobs and search & rescue operations.



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