How to tell whether it is a German Shepherd? A purebred German Shepherd is about 60-65 cm tall and weighs about 33-38 kg. The female dog is about 55-60 cm tall and weighs about 26-31 kg. The head is moderately sized and in line with the body. In proportion, the eyes are almond-shaped, and the ears are erect; the body is strong and powerful, the muscles are thick, and the body lines are simple and smooth.

　1. Body shape

The German Shepherd is also known as the German wolfdog. After further investigation, its pedigree was indeed not very accurate. However, the height and weight of a purebred German Shepherd still have certain standards. The height of a male dog is between 60 cm and 65 cm, the height of a female dog is between 55 cm and 60 cm; the weight of a male dog is between 33 kg and 38 kg, and the weight of a female dog is between 33 kg and 38 kg. The body weight is between 26 kg and 31 kg.

　2. Head

The head lines of German Shepherds are relatively simple and look very expensive, giving people a feeling of solidity and not crudeness. The head of the German Shepherd male dog is obviously larger than that of the female dog; the eyes are also of an average size, apricot shape, and the color is mainly dark; the ears of the German Shepherd are slightly pointed, but in proportion to the head It is relatively uniform. When the German Shepherd is more focused, the ears are upright. Looking from the side, you can see that the center line of the ear is actually perpendicular to the earth.

　3. Body

The upper line of the body runs from the neck, through the high and long shoulders, through the straight back, to the hips that are slightly slanted downwards, giving a completely uninterrupted look. Back of moderate length, thick, healthy, and well muscled. The loin is broad, short, powerful and muscular. The croup should be long and slanted downward (the angle of the slant is about 23 degrees, and the line from the back to the tail should be continuous without interruption.

The German Shepherd’s chest must be moderately wide and round, long and pronounced. The depth of the chest should account for 45% to 48% of the dog's total height. The ribs of the German Shepherd must have a suitable curvature, and it will be a pity if it is too round or too flat.

　4.Tail

The lower part of the German Shepherd's tail should have deep hair, and the length should at least reach the claw joint, and the ideal length is to reach the center of the claw bone. When the tail is at a standstill, it should be slightly bent, like a saber. When the tail is lifted and waggled, its flexibility will be reduced. It is forbidden to surgically change the shape of a Collie's tail.

　5. Gait

The German Shepherd is a fast-moving dog. Its gait is diagonal movement, which means that its hind feet and front feet move at the same time on opposite sides. Because all limbs are connected in a similar diagonal movement, the motion is transmitted from the rear to the body as it advances.The forelegs must be extended far away from each other while the topline of the body changes inconspicuously. The height of the German Shepherd is proportional to its limbs, so that the dog can appear agile and free when doing big jumps. When the dog charges forward, the head is forward, the tail is slightly upward, and the movement is smooth and smooth, forming a curve from the tip of the ears through the back to the tip of the tail.