| Country of Origin: |
Germany |
| Group: |
Working |
| Use Today: |
Guardian |
| Life Span: |
10 to 12 years |
| Color: |
Fawn or brindle with a black mask; white markings not to exceed one-third of the coat. |
| Grooming: |
Routine brushing to control shedding; minimal bathing; regular nail trimming and ear cleaning. |
| Height: |
Males, 22 to 25 inches; Females, 21 to 23 inches. |
| Weight: |
65 to 80 pounds with females generally 15 pounds less |
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