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It is important to understand there are different types of German Shepherds. We carry the Western Show Line. These dogs were originally trained and raised to meet the highest health, temperament, and physique standards for German Shepherds. While they possess less of an intensity than the working line German Shepherds, show line german shepherds have enough drive and endurance to handle hard work and provide protection. Their temperament has been widely and accurately described as “excellent.” They are not jumpy or nervous and their instinct leans toward the protection of their master, not the protection of self. 

 

Because of their great attitudes, the West German bloodline make great family dogs. They are confident but steady in temperament, protective and driven. They tend to be very good around children and in a family setting. 

 

Aside from their exceptional behavior, show line German Shepherds are also bred to exceed multiple other varieties in physique and appearance. They generally have more sculpted, proportional bodies and excel in strength. 

 

The rules for the standards of this breed are set by the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde e. V. Known also as the Club for German Shepherd Dogs Inc.; this is the first group that began breeding German Shepherds, coined the name, and first created their breed registry.

They strictly govern the reproduction of pure German show-line Shepherds. If you want your dog to be able to reproduce among the registry, your dog will need to have a working title like protection dog or seeing-eye dog, as well as certain measurement minimums for their hips and elbows before it’s allowed to contribute to the gene pool.

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Appearance

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These dogs have a very strong, pronounced build, though they aren’t as beefy as the German working lines. They are bred according to the conformity standards of the Club for German Shepherd Dogs Inc., so members of this family will live up to a certain standard of beauty that the owners of Shepherds have come to expect.

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Traits and Behavior

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The West German show line, despite their striking beauty, are not as lazy as their American counterparts and are capable of doing some work-like tasks. They make good house protectors and prefer to get a lot of exercise and to be trained frequently. These dogs are ideal for families because they’re very social. They are friendly with kids and are very happy.