| Country of Origin: |
Germany |
| Group: |
Working |
| Use Today: |
Companion, watch dog, guardian |
| Life Span: |
12 to 15 years |
| Color: |
Comes in black-and-tan, blue-and-tan, and solid colors ranging from fawn to stag red (red intermingled with black hairs). |
| Grooming: |
Weekly brushings keep the close-fitting coat sleek and shiny. |
| Height: |
17 to 20 inches at the shoulder. |
| Weight: |
25 to 35 pounds |
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