Quick description of the German Shepherd:

The German shepherd knows wrong from right and well trained is the best companion you could ever have. With direct and fearless expression, never appearing hostile but at the same time self confident and ready to guard their grounds. Traits that together with tracking, agility and obedience gives the German shepherd the right temperament.

In their physical description, the ideal GSD is lively and alert; his body well muscled, agile and powerful. An all together, a well balanced dog.

Regarding the coat and colors, they have a rich double coat of medium length with a dense gray undercoat. They vary in colors but the rich ones are preferred.

In conformation the GSD is elegant with flowing lines, glamorous with shinning coat, erected ears with an expression that will command attention.
 

What is Schutzhund?

It means “protection dog”. Making the GSD a more useful and happier companion to their owners. It is intended to demonstrate the dog’s intelligence and utility. It measures their mental stability, endurance, structural efficiency, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage and tranquility.

The tracking phase is intended to test the dog’s trainability and ability to scent as well as its mental and physical endurance.

The obedience phase is to test the dogs temperament, structural efficiencies and very important its willingness to serve its owners.

The protection phase tests the dog’s courage, physical strength and agility. The handler’s control of the dogs is essential. It is also intended to assure that the dog possesses the proper temperament for breeding.