How to see the character of the German Shepherd? The German Shepherd eyes are medium sized, almond shaped, slightly slanted, not prominent; ears are slightly pointed, proportional to the head, forward; neck is strong and muscular, sharp and relatively long, proportional to the head, and no loose skin; chest is deep and wide, not shallow; the horse’s shoulder is highest, slanted backwards, transitioning to a flat back. The German Shepherd neck is strong and muscular, well-defined and relatively long, in proportion to the head, and without loose skin. When the German Shepherd is concerned or excited, the head is raised and the neck is held high, otherwise, the typical posture is for the neck to be extended forward (supporting the head) rather than upward so that the head is slightly above the shoulders, especially when in motion. Back line: The horse’s shoulder rung is positioned highest and tilts backward, transitioning to a flat back. The back is straight and very firm, not sunken or arched. The back is fairly short and gives the impression of being deep but not bulky in relation to the entire torso. Chest: Begins at the sternum, is full, and goes down between the legs. The chest is deep and wide, not shallow, giving enough room for the heart and lungs, protruding forward, and observed in profile with the sternum jutting out before the shoulder blades. The head of the German Shepherd is noble, with clean lines, sturdy and not thick, but, as a whole, not too slender and in harmony with the proportions of the body. The male’s head clearly shows masculinity, while the female’s head clearly shows femininity. The German Shepherd has a sharp, intelligent and calm expression. Eyes: Medium sized, almond shaped, slightly slanted in position and not protruding. The color is as dark as possible. Ears: Slightly pointed, proportionate to the head, forward, upright when focused, and ideally positioned (ear posture) with the center lines of the ears parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground when viewed from the front.
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