[FelixK]

I have a 2-1/2 year old male gsd. I keep getting comments about him being small that I don't quite understand. He's 26-1/2" to the withers, 44" long and weighs around 80lbs. From all my research he's on the top end as far as height and length and 80lbs seemed like a solid healthy weight to me. I'd appreciate any input as to if he's actually all that small or if the colossal 100+lb. 30" tall gsd is really closer to the norm.

 

[Pytheis]

Nope, your guy is just right. The general public is not used to seeing appropriately sized dogs, and often think dogs that are a healthy weight are starved and any dog less than 100lbs is small for the breed. It’s just not true. Don’t worry about it.

 

[sebrench]

Hello and welcome. Your boy sounds like he's the right size. I think the standard calls for a top height of 26 inches so your boy sounds like he's even slightly taller than the standard. Ignore the people.