Short haired Alsatian puppy
Alsatian, Alsatian Wolfdog, Berger Allemand, and Deutscher Schäferhund
GSP, DK, Kurzhaar, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund, and Deutsch Kurzhaar
Commonly regarded as one of the best police and military breeds in the world, the German Shepherd is a strong, athletic and intelligent breed. Known for its loyal, protective, and versatile nature, the German Shepherd is among the most popular dog breeds worldwide, 2nd in the United States and 4th in the United Kingdom. Its popularity is attributed to its heroics in past wars and past stardom in films and comics. The breed comes in a variety of colors, but is most commonly black and tan.
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a large purebred known for being affectionate, aggressive, alert, cheerful, intelligent, loyal, quiet, and responsive. The most common colors for German Shorthaired Pointers are black, brown, and white. To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly. Known to be multi-talented, the German Shorthaired Pointer participates in a wide variety of activities such as agility, competitive obedience, hunting, pointing, retrieving, and tracking.
Popularity (2015)#2
Popularity (2015)#11
American Kennel Club Popularity Ranking Over Time