Did you know there are 5 different types of German Shepherd dog's based on their breeding and origin?! They were all originally bred to herd sheep, work as guard and police dog's, service dog's and show dog's but they're type will help determine how good they will be at their job. To know what type is best for you, make sure to watch this video till the end!

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THE 5 TYPES OF GERMAM SHEPHERD DOGS OUTLINED HERE:
1⃣1) WestGerman Working Line (refering to west Germany)
a. This is the most popular GSD with a shorter hair coat and are calmer and more friendly around new people and children and recommended for families. They are said to make the best family pets with the best temperament.

2⃣2) American Show Lines German Shepherds:
a. These dog's are bred for show purposes. They can have a shorter or long coat. They generally are not used as working dog's or in guarding competitions. And mostly sold as companion pets.
b. These are the most common German Shepherd available in America and Canada, They have a mixture of different bloodlines but do have a distinguished look.
c. They have shorter muzzels, a slopping gait and longer hocks than other lines, they have thicker under bellies and thinner heads as well. When it comes to color this breed is usually black and tan and the color white is allowed.
d. Make sure to get an American GSD with a pedigree to know what temperament your getting. There are a lot of backyard bred American GSDs that will have mystery personalities and temperaments.

3⃣3) West German show lines or European Show Line German shepherds –
a. They are known for being the most good looking out of the 5 types of GSDS.
b. They have a black and red fur color.
c. Because of their gorgeous looks, they make great show dog's.
d. They are very similar to the American show lines but have alittle more of a guarding and protecting instinct to be a working dog.
e. The European show line GSDs also make great pets and are better with children.



4⃣4) East German DDR Working Line (Dourche democratic republic – meaning east Germany)
a. The East lines are on the bigger side when compared to the 4 other types. They have a thick double coat. They are strong working dog's and often used as police dog's, military dog's and rescue dog's. They have a high prey drive and are triggered easily and should be monitored around humans.
b. They regularly come in black and have the darkest color among all the working lines.
c. This type of german shepherd is very intelligent but can be aggressive towards strangers.
d. They are often not recommended to have around children.
e. The East German DDR have very strict breeding rules and can only breed if they are free of hip dysplasia and other diseases.


5⃣5) Czech Working line German Shepherds
a. They are the smallest, leanest type of German shepherd, making them more agile and gracefull. They usually have smaller ears than other GSDs and have a short rough coat that’s easy to maintain and come in the sable color.
b. They are calmer but are still labor intensive dog's, with great protection drive for police work and guarding but are not as aggressive as the East German lines.
c. They are better as pets around children, but monitoring any GSD around kids is recommended.
d. And like the Eastern dog's they have strick breeding rights and are generally very healthy dog's.


So I hope you Enjoyed learning about all the different types of German Shepherds!!! They're such beautiful dog's, tireless workers, and great comapantions BUT since they are such an intense dog I hope you think 23x about if this dog is the right dog for you and your family. They require tons of training, attention and exercise.

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