| Country of Origin: |
Germany |
| Group: |
Herding |
| Use Today: |
Herding, law enforcement, search-and-rescue, protection and performance sports |
| Life Span: |
10 to 12 years |
| Color: |
Usually black-and-tan "saddle." Also acceptable: black, black and silver, black and red. Blues, livers and washed-out color are faults. White is a disqualifying fault in AKC conformation, although it is accepted at UKC conformation shows. |
| Grooming: |
Brush daily, trim nails regularly, and bathe and clean ears as necessary |
| Height: |
Females, 22 to 24 inches tall; males, 24 to 26 inches |
| Weight: |
75 to 80 pounds |
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