German Shepherd Dog in India — Price, Care & Climate Suitability

Origin — Germany

Coat — Dense, weatherproof double coat — a medium 'stock' coat or a long-coat variety; soft undercoat with a harder outer coat.

Recognised colours — Black-and-tan, sable, solid black, bi-colour, and others; the saddle pattern is classic.

Confident, intelligent, loyal, courageous and versatile. The world's premier all-purpose working dog — devoted, trainable and protective.

Trainability — Exceptional — one of the most trainable and versatile of all breeds; excels in every discipline.

Grooming — High. Brush 2–3 times weekly; famously heavy seasonal shedding. Never shave the double coat.

Good with — An outstanding family guardian with socialisation; protective, devoted and excellent with children when well-raised.

The double coat needs heat management in India — shade, water, AC and cool-hour exercise. Avoid midday heat.

Health notes — Hip/elbow dysplasia (insist on scored lines), degenerative myelopathy (DNA-test), bloat, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, allergies.