Breed Standard
General Appearance See the 1899 Original Breed Standard >> The first impression of a good German Shepherd Dog is that of a strong, agile, well [...]
GSD Illustrated Standard
We are pleased to share with you the GSD Illustrated Standard — a must-read for every Judge, Breeder and Lover of the German Shepherd Dog! [...]
Loose Leash Temperament Evaluation Procedure
The loose leash examination must be the first physical contact made with each dog. Double handling must be discouraged during the temperament exam. There should [...]
2023 GSDCA National Breed Standard Seminars
2023 GSDCA National Breed Standard Presentation Presented by Bob Drescher
The Correct Structure of A German Shepherd Dog
Senior Judge Ed Barritt presents a seminar for other judges about the correct structure of the German Shepherd Dog.
Assessing Structure in the German Shepherd Dog
By Vicki Bemont I started in German Shepherd Dogs in the early 1970’s and became an AKC Judge in 1983. I have bred and/or owned [...]
Color in German Shepherd Dogs
By Vicki Bemont Color in German Shepherd Dogs is an area that has created confusion, debate, and misinterpretation! The standard states “The German Shepherd Dog [...]
To Speed or Not To Speed
By Vicki Bemont The German Shepherd Dog was originally developed as a dog to be used in tending stock. Unlike many other herding breeds, the [...]
