German shepherds are supposed to be medium sized dogs, which makes sense since it’s the best size for a versatile working dog and even most herding dogs are that size, so my question is, does the GSD of medium size still exists? And by that I mean dogs whose ideal weight is bellow 75 lb for males and 57 lb for females.
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60 is too small 100 is too big 70-90 is perfect german shepherds are large dogs they are not medium sized dogs they are LARge dogs like a rottie or a doberman.
a medium sized dog is a lab or a border col, aussie shepherd, cattle dog, siberian husky, samoyed, mal, pitbull um do i have to go on?
a extra large dog is a malamute or a great pyr
a giant dog is a mastiff, great dane, st bernard etc..
a medium sized dog is a lab or a border col, aussie shepherd, cattle dog, siberian husky, samoyed, mal, pitbull um do i have to go on?
a extra large dog is a malamute or a great pyr
a giant dog is a mastiff, great dane, st bernard etc..
Rotties are MUCH bigger than a GSD (Standard sized in each)
Rottie - Technically a "medium / large" breed, according to the FCI standard the Rottweiler stands 61 to 69 cm (24"-27") at the withers for males, 56 to 63 cm (22"-25") for females, and the weight must be between 50 to 58 kg (110-130 lbs) for males and between 40–48 kg (90-105 lbs) for females. Weight must be relative to height."
hmm that is strange because every rottie i have seen is shorter and seems smaller than my shepherd who is mature at 90 pound and very athletic working shepher 1/2 czech half german. I had no idea the rottie standard was like that most of them seem small compared. I guess they are extra large but not giant breeds.
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The Rotties I see that are from reputable breeders are usually standard height or a little larger. I see plenty Rotties from backyard breeders and they can be rather small.
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Yep, for what I’m seeing most GSDs seem to be like that, and that's why I'm wondering if there are still GSDs of medium size, 66 to 75 lb for males (to be within the standard), as they’re supposed to be.
The US standard for GSD's does not list any weight for them. Only size at the withers!
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My current girl, Koda, is 58-60 lbs and fluctuates from morning to night. However, her sister is 63 and her brother is 145 (ya. Monstrous beast).
My past two were 90 lbs, then 85 lbs. I prefer dogs on the larger side of the standard. Yes they are less agile blah blah blah and they're "medium" dogs but I like the punch my two males could pack with their lean weight.
Plus, I myself am a petite 100 lb girl and it is a great convo starter when people see me with a larger shepherd (not oversized, just larger). Because the dog is so big they get more curious. Then I get to brag on my breed and explain that training and good breeders are the key
My past two were 90 lbs, then 85 lbs. I prefer dogs on the larger side of the standard. Yes they are less agile blah blah blah and they're "medium" dogs but I like the punch my two males could pack with their lean weight.
Plus, I myself am a petite 100 lb girl and it is a great convo starter when people see me with a larger shepherd (not oversized, just larger). Because the dog is so big they get more curious. Then I get to brag on my breed and explain that training and good breeders are the key
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If 70lb. is a medium sized dog, what's small, and what's large!?
Dogster has x-small at under 10lb, small at 11-25lb, medium 26-50lb, and large at 51-100lb. XL is over 100lb!
That's how I tend to think of sizes as well, for instance, Libby ranges from 38-40lb, and to me, that's medium.
Dogster has x-small at under 10lb, small at 11-25lb, medium 26-50lb, and large at 51-100lb. XL is over 100lb!
That's how I tend to think of sizes as well, for instance, Libby ranges from 38-40lb, and to me, that's medium.
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But the international standard (FCI), which is the German one, does. For males 66 to 88 lb and 48.5 to 70.5 lb for females.
This shows you how generous I’m being with my set limit in order to be within the standard
, although I’d stretch the medium size range to be more around 15 to 30 kg (33 to 66 lb). And GSDs are supposed to be medium sized dogs.But the international standard (FCI), which is the German one, does. For males 66 to 88 lb and 48.5 to 70.5 lb for females.
I live in the United States so I use the US standard, Germany and Europe residents would probably use the FCI standard, naturally.
This shows you how generous I’m being with my set limit in order to be within the standard
They are medium sized dogs, if they are healthy and within the height limit of the US standard.
For a check, compare a std sized GSD to a Great Dane or a Rottie and see if there is a difference in the size of the animals. Large vs Giant vs Medium.
Many, many GSD's today are way oversized, so maybe that is what you are seeing! Some of these would certainly range into "Large" dogs, BUT that is not what they are supposed to be!
This thread made me weigh and measure Benny. He is 27 inches from floor to shoulder and 95 pounds! He has grown an inch and gained 8 pounds in the last year. He goes in at the waist and does not seem over weight. Does he need to lose?
Here are two pic taken today at tracking.
Here are two pic taken today at tracking.
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To me a small dog is a Beagle or a JRT. A large dog is a Rottweiler or Bullmastif. A giant dog is a Great Dane or Newf.
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I'd say the same but I group dogs over 50lb as large... Labs, Goldens, and gsds.
I think if right at 50lb its either a larger medium dog or a smaller large dog
Actually, the US standard says 22-24" for a female GSD. Although I suspect that there are few in the show ring anywhere near the lower range of the standard.
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Not that it makes a huge difference, but in my own mind the way I classify dogs is something along these lines:
Tiny = 10 lb and under
Small = 11-25 lb
Medium = 26-50 lb
Large 51-90 lb
Extra Large 91-120 lb
Giant = 121 lb and over
*(Additional categories -
That's not a dog, it's a horse! = 180 lb and up Hahaha
I have cats bigger than that! = 3 lb and under
Hahaha)*
Tiny = 10 lb and under
Small = 11-25 lb
Medium = 26-50 lb
Large 51-90 lb
Extra Large 91-120 lb
Giant = 121 lb and over
*(Additional categories -
That's not a dog, it's a horse! = 180 lb and up Hahaha
I have cats bigger than that! = 3 lb and under
Hahaha)*
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Hahaha! This I relate to
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I think that should be an official size chart i love it lol.
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Ok i consider my gsd's to be of medium size my male at 18 months is 26" in and 75 pounds. My breeder said he will fill out to 85-90 but I dont see this happening but he know his dogs better, also i just got in from the vet and my lady is 69 pounds and just under 24 in at the shoulder but she looks 80 pounds. Now my gf's uncle has a 130 pound J.A.B and my dogs both look very slim. next to a mastiff my pups look like pups.
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