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German Shepherd Breed Profile: Traits, Costs, and Comparisons

German Shepherd traits, cost estimates, and breed-vs-breed comparison links from PickMyPup.

German Shepherd dog
  • API trait row: German Shepherd Dog
  • Weight range: 50.0-90.0 lb where supplied by source
  • Top signals: easier to train, more protective, kid-friendly

German Shepherd traits

TraitGerman Shepherd
Good with children5/5
Good with other dogs3/5
Shedding4/5
Grooming needs2/5
Drooling2/5
Coat length1/5
Good with strangers3/5
Playfulness4/5
Protectiveness5/5
Trainability5/5
Energy5/5
Barking3/5

Estimated yearly ownership bands

BreedFood modelGrooming modelInsurance modelModeled total
German Shepherd
large size, light grooming		$880/yr$180/yr$61/mo$1,792/yr

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