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German Shepherd Puppies
Posted by Gustan Cho on August 11, 2023 at 1:39 amGerman Shepherd Puppies. Tennessee. Pure bred. 2 panda color males and one black and tan males. Mom is black and tan. Dad is white. 4 months old. Beautiful German bloodlines. Contact Yvonne Schinzel for more information. To good homes only. I may be available on the black and tan one. Black and tan is a female
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I love German Sheppard, if I didn’t have my mastiff(Abby) I would get one! They are one of the best dog breeds I have ever owned.
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Cute German Shepherd pup
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What types of German Shepherd dogs are there and their colors
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German Shepherds are an entire toolbox with fur, functional and ready to serve. There are multiple variants, and each of them has its traits.
Let’s take a look at the different types of German Shepherds:
Types of German Shepherds:
1. Show Line (or Conformation Line):
These are exactly as they sound. They are bred as beauty contest participants, so their breeding is focused on their looks—more refined, less stout.
2. Working Line:
These are the ones who go out and defend the country’s peace, always ready to spring into action. Because they are bred for search and rescue missions, herding, and police work, they often become more deodorized than others.
3. White German Shepherds:
These German shepherds were once a rage among people. They were known not to participate due to their white fur. They do not have albinism but rather display a recessive trait.
4. Long-Haired German Shepherds:
A variant that is known to have longer and softer hair. They are not as common as other types and are known to be the free-spirit hippie variants of the German Shepherd family.
5. East German DDR Line:
These are the classic tough guys who don’t care much about humor. They were bred in East Germany for war. They possess strong working traits like no other breed.
6. West German Show Line:
These dogs are captivating because of their sloping backs, which they usually inherited from eastern variants. Their main purpose is to be impressive and showcase their power.
7. German Shepherd Working Line of West Germany:
These German shepherds are bred with a focus on their working temperament, similar to the DDR line.
The following are the color choices that schooling lines German shepherds come in:
Saddle Coat: The tan color adds a black layer. German shepherds usually sport this close to their ‘standard uniform.’
Sable: Black tips on the hair give a mix of colors and a shadowy tinge. You may call it a “sable mix” because most hair tips are black.
Black: Ninjas of all German shepherds are true brawlers. The black attire speaks with no tan marks.
Bi-Color: The ‘bi’ stands for the duality of black and tan color schemes, which are gentle on the ears as they adorn the face, limbs, and belly.
Gray: If you want to soothe your eyes and are on the lookout for something rare, it is indeed the color that stands out while never getting you bored. Their steel grey would leave you captivated.
Liver: Just a rare recessive gene that shifts black to chocolate brown as a courtesy, as if they have been out in cocoa.
White: This is unrelated to albinoism since a recessive gene is responsible. They are pure individuals and one-of-a-kind snowflakes but should not be regarded as illegal immigrants.
Panda: This unorthodox mix of colors has the potential to be popular, but it is very rare. Each dog has strikingly white patches that can look odd and are covered in paint.
A Note on Color:
Consider color when selecting a German Shepherd, but remember, German Shepherds are made of character, good health, and temperament, not the color of the coat. Each of these types and colors also has its own personality and care requirements, so choose wisely—it’s like selecting an adventure in a choose-your-own storybook.
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Here’s a slightly modified version of the text exploring the different categories and coat colors of German shepherds. The sections where I have put Show Line and Working More are as it is since they appear to be technical terms:
Types of German Shepherds:
**1. Show Line (or Conformation Line):
Appearance: These dogs are bred for conformation with the expectation that they will win dog shows. Their build tends to be more elegant, with what is known as German Shepherd Angulation, a prominent slope in the back. Their gait is smooth, almost like a trot, which maximizes their show appeal.
Temperament: They can work but do not have as much drive as the working lines. They are usually easy-going and more suited for family life.
Use: Dog show events but can also be very gracious house pets.
**2. Working Line:
Appearance: These dogs are bred to function over beauty, with more emphasis on muscle mass. They may appear less “pretty” from a conformation perspective, but they’re bred for performance.
Temperament: Energy-packed, forceful, and a strong work ethic are the few qualities of these dogs; they require work now and then, whether it’s herding, guarding, patrolling, or participating in agility sports.
Use: Any career that requires intelligence, obedience, and stamina would be ideal for them.
**3. White German Shepherds:
Appearance: They possess a dense coat of white fur that could be either heavy cream or bright white to be considered a pure breed. They share skeletal traits and behavioral patterns with other German shepherds but are better known for their distinctive and sharp look.
Temperament: They are always cheerful, devoted, and less suspicious than some dark relatives.
Use great household animals, which are great for aiding those with various types of disorders or in situations where their coat won’t give them any embarrassing issues.
**4. Long-Haired German Shepherds:
Appearance: Their fur is abundant, particularly along the ears, extremities, and frame, rendering them relatively furry. The fur may appear straight, but it may also have a slight curl.
Temperament: These are usually long-haired German shepherds but with an added inclination to be high maintenance. They are claimed to have a calmer, more tolerant temperament.
Use: These German Shepherds are mostly used as pets. They can do most of the jobs done by the short-haired ones, but they are a lot more difficult to take care of.
**5. East German DDR Line:
Appearance: These show-breed line dogs have thicker bones, a shorter hair coat, and relatively straighter backs, which set them apart. They are also known to be very robust.
Temperament: You can tell immediately that these dogs are bred for purpose. They are extremely high energy, always assertive, and very reliable.
Use: These dogs are good for security, military, and police work as they are straight-up fighters.
**6. The Western German Show Line:
Physical Traits: They are similar to the regular show line but consistent with their distinct breeding programs, which differ. They typically have the characteristic of a scooped back.
Character: Generally half and half between work and beauty. Quite flexible, though primarily raised for ornamental purposes.
Function: It’s for confirmation shows, but they can take on many responsibilities after being properly trained.
**7. The Western German Working Line:
Physical Traits: They have features similar to the DDR line but may be more moderately built.
Character: They have lots of working characteristics and drive intelligence. However, they are more versatile in character than the DDR lines.
Function: They can be easily utilized in vast occupations, from helping herds to works assigned for protection.
German Shepherds Amazing Color Combinations:
Black and Tan: This combination is widely regarded as the norm for German Shepherds, as these dogs have tan legs, faces, and underbelly but a black saddleback.
Sable: It is a color that signifies black tips on every strand, providing a satin and, for the most part, a German Shepherd-like look or even a wolf. The undercoat of these German Shepherds can consist of varying colors, from tan to silver.
Black: German Shepherds that are completely black and have no visible tan markings are the least common and tend to have a strong frame and command attention.
Bi-color: Mostly black with tan, distinguishing marks confined to the face, legs, and, at times, the undersurface of the tail. They are similar to the black and tan but have little tan.
Grey (substitute blue): A dilution gene modifies black into greys and their shades. Its occurrence is uncommon, and many people need to see it in the show standards.
Liver: Another dilution gene transforms black into the liver (chocolate brown). This coloration is more rare than the blue mentioned earlier.
White: They do not have albinism; instead, they have no pigmentation because of a double recessive gene. Their eyes are brownish, not rosy like those of people with albinism.
Panda: This is a very uncommon pattern, characterized by patches of white on either a bi-color or sable coat. A genetic factor causes this pattern, which is not recognized by most standards.
Each type and color variation has the potential to alter the role or reason for keeping the dog as a pet, but a true German Shepherd is possessed of a heart and mind, which are far more important for defining it.