Educational Seminars at the National
2026 National Scent Work and Versatility Seminar Tuesday, September 29, in Barn 13, 30 minutes after conclusion of Farm Dog Tests. These seminars are [...]
Regional Club Sign In and Renewal Instructions
Regional Clubs and SV Regional Clubs have memberships too. You'll also get automatic reminders to renew your dues. Click HERE for a video with [...]
New & Improved GSDCA Website!!
We have been working behind the scenes to upgrade and improve the performance of our GSDCA Web Site. Our goal is to refresh the [...]
Thank you, Members, for your Photos!
Welcome to our beautiful new Website! New and improved! Thank you to the GSDCA Board for approving a total revamp of our website, and [...]
SV Show Results
Coming Soon!
2023 & Forward National Results
The National Winners video was provided courtesy of Michael Metz. 2043 | 2042 | 2041 | 2040 | 2039 [...]
2002 – 2022 National Results
2002-2011 results on this page was taken from the old “GSD Reviewed” website which was created and maintained for many years by Linda Whitehouse, [...]
1981 – 2001 National Results
The information on this page was taken from the old “GSD Reviewed” website which was created and maintained for many years by Linda Whitehouse, [...]
Degenerative Myelopathy Research Participants Needed
NEW! February 11, 2026 The University of Missouri Canine Genetics Laboratory is conducting a study to identify genetic risk factors that determine whether German [...]
1960 – 1980 National Results
The information on this page was taken from the old “GSD Reviewed” website which was created and maintained for many years by Linda Whitehouse, [...]
Breed History
Captain Max von Stephanitz Founds a New Breed In 1889 Captain Max von Stephanitz began the standardization of the breed. It all started at [...]
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, [...]
Original 1899 Breed Standard
As adopted by the SV on September 20, 1899 and amended July 28, 190l; September 17, 1909 and September 5, 1930.General AppearanceThe German Shepherd Dog [...]
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 [...]
Health & Genetics
The Health & Genetics Committee continually evaluates and recommends funding for studies that are of great importance to the health of breed. Recent studies [...]
American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation
AGSDCF Liaison: Nancy McDonald The American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding research projects pertaining to [...]
GSDCA Charitable Trust
Cyndi Flautt Email: president@gsdca.org Donate to the GSDCA Charitable Trust >> The German Shepherd Dog Club of America’s Charitable Trust educates breeders, judges, junior [...]
Dog Legislation
Visit the AKC Online Legislative Action Center >> AKC Online Dog Legislation – Protecting Our Dogs The German Shepherd Dog Club of America strongly [...]
GSD Title Holders
In our breed there are special dogs who earn titles and awards that are conveyed and honored by the German Shepherd Dog Club of [...]
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 [...]
2022 National Grooming Seminar
2022 National Grooming Seminar Presented by Ileana Nogueras
Agility
Agility is a sport that appeals to all dog lovers – from young people to senior citizens. Fun for participants and spectators alike, the [...]
Barn Hunt
Barn Hunt – Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate and mark rats (which are always safely held in aerated tubes) [...]
Canine Good Citizen
All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, it just takes a little bit of training, lots of love, [...]
Conformation
Exhibiting in Conformation For each breed the AKC registers, there is a breed standard which is a word description of the perfect dog of [...]
Dock Diving
Dock diving is a sport in which dogs are enticed to run along a dock and leap as far out into the water as [...]
Fast CAT & Coursing Ability Tests
Fast CAT The purpose of the AKC Fast CAT® event is to provide all dogs and their owners with an enjoyable, healthy activity in [...]
Farm Dog
The Farm Dog Certified test provides for a series of twelve exercises that represent situations a farm dog would encounter in a typical farm environment. [...]
FIT Dog
In today’s world, staying fit is essential for both German Shepherds and their owners. Walking stands out as the top recommended exercise, offering a [...]
Herding
Herding is a captivating challenge that showcases the German Shepherd’s natural instincts, athleticism, drive, and intelligence — qualities deeply rooted in the breed’s heritage [...]
IGP/Schutzhund
IGP / Schutzhund – The Ultimate Test of the German Shepherd IGP (Internationale Gebrauchshund Prüfung), formerly known as Schutzhund, is the premier sport that [...]
Junior Showmanship
Does your child have an innate passion for dogs? Do you to want to empower him/her with life-long skills about being responsible and a [...]
Obedience
Obedience training may just be the best gift you can give yourself, your family, and your German Shepherd. It teaches your dog appropriate social [...]
Police K-9
German Shepherds as Police K-9s: The Ultimate Working Partner Few breeds are as synonymous with police work as the German Shepherd Dog. For over [...]
Rally
Fun for You and Your Dog Rally Obedience is a “user friendly” form of dog obedience competition. The dog and handler team completes a [...]
Scent Work
The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite [...]
Search And Rescue Dogs
Search and rescue (SAR) dogs are trained to perform many tasks. Knowing what each type of dog can and can’t do is important to [...]
Therapy Dog
Therapy dogs go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, airports, and libraries. From working with a [...]
Tracking
The German Shepherd is an intelligent companion, who is also a very impressive tracking dog. To earn the beginning level AKC Tracking Title, Tracking [...]
Trick Dog
This is an activity that is completely designed around having fun with your German Shepherd. Trick Dog is just that—you teach your German Shepherd [...]
Ch Covy-Tucker Hill’s Manhattan ROM 1987 BIS Westminster
Ch Covy-Tucker Hill's Manhattan ROM 1987 BIS Westminster
1986 Old AKC GSD Standard Video Converted
1986 Old AKC GSD Standard Video Converted
25 Years GSDCA History Part One
25 Years GSDCA History Video part 1
25 Years GSDCA History Part Two
25 Years GSDCA History Video part 2
2024 GSDCA Education Committee Webinar
2024 GSDCA Education Committee Webinar w/ Kent Boyles GSDCA Educational Committee Seminar w/ Kent Boyles, brought to you by the GSDCA and GSDC of [...]
2023 GSDCA National Breed Standard Seminars
2023 GSDCA National Breed Standard Presentation Presented by Bob Drescher
2022 GSDCA National Education Seminar
2022 GSDCA National Education Seminar – Breed Standard Presentation Presented by Bob Drescher
2021 GSDCA National Education Seminar Breed Standard Presentation
2021 GSDCA National Education Seminar Breed Standard Presentation
2021 GSDCA National Degenerative Myelopathy Seminar
2021 GSDCA National Degenerative Myelopathy Seminar
2020 GSDCA National Education Seminar Breed Standard Presentation
Based on new Illustrated Standard Presented by Bob Drescher
2019 Dog Detection Conference
2019 Dog Detection Conference
GSDCA 2016 Health Seminar Myelopathy
GSDCA 2016 Health Seminar Myelopathy
GSDCA Temperament Test (TC)
Historical Video about the GSDCA Temperament Test, how and why it was developed, and early demonstrations of the various tests included. [...]
Loose Lead In-Ring Temperament Test
Loose Lead In-Ring Temperament Test
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 GSD Review Wins 2025 Club Publications Special Topic
Dog Writers Association of America by Lynn P. Goswick The Dog Writers Association of America was created on February 13, 1935, at the Westminster [...]
