

The Briard, Collie, German Shepherd Dog, and Old English Sheepdog are some of the breeds in this group. Our dogs are not just champion Working Blood Lines but they come from some of the finest kennels in the Netherlands and Germany. Please understand the five types of German Shepherds available today: We do not breed the A.S.L (the American Showline) or the West German high lines. Herding - These dogs were bred to help shepherds and ranchers herd their livestock. We focus primarily on West German working lines.These dogs vary in size and function, and many are considered companion dogs. Non-Sporting - This diverse group includes the Chow Chow, Bulldog, Dalmatian, and Poodle.This group includes little dogs such as the Chihuahua, Maltese, Pomeranian, and Pug. Toy - These dogs were bred to be household companions.

Terriers were bred to rid property of vermin such as rats.

If you do decide to get an American line German Shepherd, be certain that not only its parents, but all ancestors for at least four generations have healthy OFA certified hips and that you can at least verify the temperament of the parents.Ĭopyright 2005. There are no temperament tests required either. There is another serious issue to consider when looking at this type of dog - there is no hip certification required by the main breed registries in the United States. In addition, there are several health concerns that seem to be more common among these dogs, such as bloat, allergies, and excessive shedding. The German Shepherds of this type usually have thinner bones, narrower heads, exaggerated angulation, and softer ears and pasterns. American Bloodlines are practically a different breed of dog, as breeders who promote this type do not follow the international German Shepherd breed standard.
