Old German Shepherd Dog

Germany

Long Haired German Shepherd Dog Stock

Male: 60-65 cm Female: 55-60 cm

Male: 30-40 kg Female: 22-32 kg

The Old German Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog that was developed from the long-haired version of the German Shepherd Dog. He is not recognized as a breed by the FCI. Since 2010, next to the type long double coat is recognized as a variant of the German Shepherd.

Origin and History

The term Old German Shepherd German Shepherds is mostly referred with longer guard hairs today in common parlance. This is grown in different associations.

The reason is to be found in the history of the German Shepherd. After the Association for German Shepherd Dogs ( SV) had decided that the stock long -haired guy should not be allowed to breed, founded some breeders own breed club to get the long-haired or long -haired type requires extensive stock breeding. The name was " Old German Shepherd " used.

The SV decided that the long -haired type stock again from 2010 to allow for breeding.

Originally the term referred to some old Old German Shepherd German Shepherd beats that have not worked in the breeding of the German Shepherd and now summarized under the term Old German Shepherd dogs. Nevertheless, the original name will still use.

Description

The appearance is similar to the of the German Shepherd, but his fur is long with soft undercoat. He has long fur, so-called flags, ears, legs and bushy tail, the legs a significant trousers and neck mane. The colors are the same as in German shepherd dogs.

Nature

Its essence is similar to the German Shepherd dog with a shorter stick hair.

Use

Like the German Shepherd, he is used as protection, utility, herding and companion dog.