Tipos de Pastor Alemán que seguro no

conocías
Tal vez, al escuchar hablar de la raza pastor alemán, pienses en un perro atlético y
lanudo, cuyos colores de pelaje se mezclan en una hermosa combinación entre el
negro y el canela; sin embargo, no todos los pastores alemanes son iguales ni
poseen estas mismas características. En el mundo existen ocho diferentes tipos
de pastores alemanes de diferentes tamaños, colores y particularidades, que te
detallaremos, seguidamente, en este artículo.

Diferentes tipos de pastores alemanes

En este listado podrás encontrar los diferentes tipos de pastor alemán. Haz clic en
el nombre del perro o en su fotografía para más información.

Pastor Aleman Sable

Pastor Belga
Pastor Alemán Enano (miniatura)

Pastor Alemán blanco

Pastor Alemán Negro

Pastor Alemán de pelo largo

Pastor Alemán Holandés

Pastor Alemán Panda

Pastor alemán tipos: ¡Conócelos y entérate de su
gran variedad!

Dentro del grupo de perros de pastoreo, los pastores alemanes se caracterizan

por ser los más completos e integrales de su raza, pues reúnen un sinnúmero de
características que, si las agrupas todas, hacen de este perro ovejero el mejor
compañero de trabajo, fiel amigo e inteligente canino que puedas imaginar. A
continuación podrás conocer, más en detalle, los tipos de pastores alemanes que
existen, sus características y cualidades; al compararlos, quizás, con otras razas de
perros podrás darte cuenta de que los ovejeros alemanes, sea cual sea su tipo,
son los perros más fieles e inteligentes que podrás encontrar.

Pastor alemán panda

Tal vez te pueda parecer un poco extraño que los pastores alemanes no tengan su
pelaje negro combinado con esa extraordinaria combinación de color marrón claro,
sin embargo, existe un tipo de perro pastor alemán cuyos colores son inusuales,
pero extremadamente hermosos a la vista; este es el caso del pastor alemán
panda. Este perro ovejero proviene de una mutación genética muy particular,
donde un gen único, proveniente tanto de la hembra como del macho, es
transmitido a la cría que está por nacer.

El pastor alemán panda posee un carácter tranquilo y equilibrado al igual que los
demás pastores alemanes; muchas personas piensan que el color de su pelaje
indica algún tipo de albinismo o condición negativa de salud, sin embargo no tiene
nada que ver con problemas o afecciones de ningún tipo. Este tipo de pastor
alemán es igual de inteligente que los demás y sus características físicas no afectan
ni su temperamento, fidelidad o desempeño en el trabajo o tarea que se le desee
encomendar.
Pastor alemán de pelo largo

Este perro ovejero es producto, quizás, de una manipulación genética entre

los perros pastores alemanes de los diferentes tipos o líneas que existen. El largo
de su pelaje se llegó a considerar, en algún momento, como una falla o defecto de
la raza, sin embargo, después se le aceptó e incluyó entre una de las variedades
reconocidas de ovejeros alemanes. El pastor alemán de pelo largo puede
presentarse en cualquiera de los colores que caracteriza a este tipo de perro
ovejero, no se caracteriza por poseer un color en especial, sino más bien por el
largo de su pelaje.

Se considera que el pastor alemán de pelo largo goza de mejor temperamento que
otros tipos de perros pastores alemanes, sin embargo sus características físicas
son iguales a los demás de su raza, llegando a diferenciarse sólo por el largo de su
pelaje, el cual puede parecer que es un poco más brillante, debido a su longitud.

Pastor alemán holandés

Esta raza es originaria, como su nombre lo indica, de los Países Bajos y aunque no
es tan grande como los pastores alemanes estándar, su cuerpo sigue siendo
atlético, musculoso y tonificado al igual que otros de su misma estirpe. Desempeña
su trabajo como pastor ovejero de una manera eficiente y audaz, convirtiéndose
también en uno de los más fieles, honestos y amigables perros que una persona
pudiera tener.

Al igual que los otros perros pastores alemanes necesitan largos paseos diarios
donde puedan jugar y ejercitarse; sus dueños han de ser personas amorosas y
cariñosas, con un alto sentido de compromiso para que puedan entender, que
el pastor alemán holandés no debe ser tratado con violencia ni castigos físicos, que
puedan desestabilizar el equilibrio temperamental de este tipo de perro.

Pastor alemán negro

Este tipo de perros ovejeros, aunque tenga ciertas características físicas similares
a las de los demás perros de su raza, suelen ser un poco más más grandes que
los perros pastores alemanes estándar. Pueden presentarse tanto con pelaje corto
como largo, siendo su color negro producto de una combinación genética, que
usualmente es la responsable de que se le confunda con otro tipo de perro o raza
diferente a la del pastor alemán.

El pastor alemán negro es también inteligente, cariñoso, atlético, audaz, noble y fiel
compañero, lo cual lo hace ideal para desempeñar actividades con personas
discapacitadas, grupos familiares o niños; igualmente, son catalogados como
los perros policías por excelencia entre todos los de su tipo.

Pastor alemán blanco

Este pastor ovejero es considerado como uno de los más hermosos y elegantes de
entre todos los tipos de perros pastores alemanes. Al igual que los demás
ovejeros de su raza son perros fieles, amables y cariñosos con sus dueños y el
grupo familiar donde se cría; el pastor alemán blanco ha sido catalogado como
uno de los pastores alemanes más trabajadores y fuertes, aunque su tamaño sea
un poco menor a los del resto de pastores alemanes de otras clases de pastor
alemán. Además de su inteligencia, una de sus más atractivas cualidades es la
habilidad que posee para el pastoreo de rebaños o la búsqueda de personas
extraviadas en accidentes o avalanchas de nieve.
Pastor alemán enano

Como su nombre lo indica, el pastor alemán enano, es un tipo de pastor alemán

cuyo tamaño es, realmente, bastante pequeño en comparación con los demás
de su raza, siendo catalogado, por algunos como perro miniatura. El perro pastor
alemán enano es producto quizás del cruce con otros perros de diferente tipo o
de una enfermedad que afecta sus genes, impidiendo el adecuado crecimiento de
su cuerpo.

A pesar de todas estas características, tal vez diferentes a las de los ovejeros
alemanes estándar, los pastores alemanes enanos son igual de fieles, amorosos e
inteligentes que los demás de su misma raza.

Pastor belga
Este ovejero pastor, originario de Bélgica, es el resultado del cruce de varios
tipos de perros de pastoreo, realizado a finales del siglo XIX. Este cruce dio origen
a cuatro variedades importantes de pastor belga conocidas como Groenendael,
Laekenois, Tervueren y Malinois. Este perro ovejero está considerado como uno de
los perros más inteligentes del mundo, llegando a ocupar el lugar número 16 entre
los caninos más superdotados de todos los de su especie. El color de su pelaje
puede variar dependiendo de la variación a la cual pertenezca, sin embargo, son
perros fieles, cariños y dedicados trabajadores, especialmente cuando se trata de
ejercer labores como perro guardián.

Pastor alemán sable

Existen variedades de pastor alemán como ya hemos visto. el pastor alemán
sable debe su nombre a las particularidades del color que identifican su pelaje, las
cuales lo caracterizan por ser un perro de color gris cubierto por diferentes
tonalidades doradas, marrón y color plata; algunos de ellos pueden presentar
pequeñas manchas blancas en el pecho, aunque no es muy común encontrarlos.

El pastor alemán sable es un perro de gran fuerza y vitalidad, adecuado para

desempeñar trabajos que requieran mucho esfuerzo y energía, debido a su
temperamento y resistencia.

Conclusión
Como has podido leer, el pastor alemán es un perro ovejero con un sinnúmero
de cualidades y habilidades envidiables por parte de otras razas de caninos.
Aunque existan diferentes tipos de pastores alemanes, todas las variedades de
pastor aleman coinciden en que son perros inteligentes, fieles por excelencia y
excelente trabajadores. Si de inteligencia, amor y trabajo se trata, el pastor alemán
te brinda todas estas cualidades, que nunca va a poder reunir cualquier otra raza
de perros en el mundo entero.
German Shepherd’s Weight and Growth
Chart: The Complete Guide
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Last Updated on September 13th, 2019

Is your German Shepherd the correct weight and height for their age?

Knowing how much your dog weighs will help you know if they are developing
properly. It can also alert you to a potential problem early so you can get your
puppy to the vet as soon as possible.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about German S hepherd
development, weight, and height!

Contents & Quick Navigation

 How a Puppy Grows: Stages of German Shepherd Puppy Development

o Neonatal Period: Birth – 3 Weeks
o Socialization Period: 3 Weeks – 12 Weeks
o Juvenile Period: 3 Months – 6 Months
o Sexual Maturity Period: 6 Months – 16 Months
o Transition to Adult Period: 16 Months – 36 Months
 Average Adult German Shepherd Weight
 German Shepherd Weight Charts
 Average Adult German Shepherd Height
 German Shepherd Height Charts
 How Big Should a German Shepherd Be?
 How Much Should a German Shepherd Weigh?
o Working Dogs Versus Show Dogs
 What If My German Shepherd Isn’t the Right Weight?

How a Puppy Grows: Stages of German

Shepherd Puppy Development
Before we get to the weight and height charts, let’s take a moment to study
the developmental stages all puppies go through.

It’s crucial to watch for each of these milestones as they come. These, more
than weight or height, will help determine if your German Shepherd puppy is
developing normally.
Here are the stages of German Shepherd puppy development from birth to
maturity:

Neonatal Period: Birth – 3 Weeks

During this stage, a puppy is mostly helpless, and the mother will be
responsible for feeding them, keeping them warm, and helping them eliminate
waste.

Here are some of the developmental milestones to watch for:

 Beginning to crawl (1 week)

 Eyes and ears begin to open (10 days)
 Eyes and ears fully open (2 weeks)
 First baby teeth erupt (2 weeks)
 Begin eliminating on their own (2 weeks)
 Start walking (2 weeks)

Socialization Period: 3 Weeks – 12 Weeks

Now that puppies can interact with the world and creatures around them, they
begin to do so. It’s vital to begin socializing puppies at this point to become
accustomed to humans.

Puppies should remain with their mother during this entire period even if
they’re already weaned. There are dog social skills that the mother teaches
her puppies during this stage. If they are taken from their mother too early,
they may have trouble interacting with other dogs later in life.

Here are some of the milestones of this period:

 Walking well (3 weeks)

 Begin playing with littermates and humans (4 weeks)
 Have most if not all of their teeth (4 weeks)
 Demonstrate adult behaviors including mounting and greeting by sniffing tails
(6 weeks)
 Fear response (a period that occurs from 6 – 8 weeks of age)
 Can begin housebreaking (7 weeks)
 Ears begin to stand upright (Week 12)
Juvenile Period: 3 Months – 6 Months
At this point, puppy development begins to slow down as they have done
most of the developing they need and will now primarily just grow larger. Ne ar
the end of this stage is when you’ll want to start puppy classes and start
training your puppy.

Here are some important milestones that a German Shepherd puppy will go
through at this stage:

 Have all puppy teeth (3 months)

 Improved motor skills (3 months)
 Begin getting adult teeth (4 months)

Sexual Maturity Period: 6 Months – 16 Months

As you already guessed, this is the point at which your German Shepherd will
reach sexual maturity. By the end of this stage, they will mostly look like an
adult dog, though they’ll still have some growing to do.

The most important thing you should do for your dog at this point is spay or
neuter them. If you are planning on breeding your dog, then you’ll need to
make sure they have good hips and overall formation to improve the breed.

Some developmental milestones during this period are:

 Have all adult teeth (6 months)

  Intact females begin having heat cycles (6 months)
 Ears are standing upright on their own (6 months)
 Intact males reach sexual maturity (7 months)
 Strong pack bonds are formed (16 months)

Transition to Adult Period: 16 Months – 36 Months

At this point, there are no more major milestones for your German She pherd
to reach. They will, however, continue to grow during this time.

Female German Shepherds aren’t considered to be fully-grown until they are

at least 24 months whereas some males aren’t seen as adults until 36
months.

Throughout this period, you should continue to feed them a high-quality food
for German Shepherds to ensure that they grow at the proper rate, allowing
their hips to develop normally. By the end of this period, they should reach
their adult weight.

Here’s a video showing how quickly a German Shepherd goes from being a
puppy to a very adult-looking dog:

Average Adult German Shepherd Weight

While the vast majority of German Shepherds will fall in this range, there are
exceptions. Your veterinarian or else an experienced Shepherd breeder can
tell you if your dog is the right weight for their age and height.

The average weight of adult German Shepherds by gender are:

 Males: 66 – 88 pounds (30 – 40 kg)

 Females: 48 – 70 pounds (22 – 32 kg)

German Shepherd Weight Charts

These charts will show you what your German Shepherd puppy will weigh as
they grow to reach adulthood. One is for male puppies and the other for
females.
Something to keep in mind is that dogs grow at different rates, so they may
not reach the next weight milestone by that month or may reach it sooner. As
long as they’re close and don’t have other problems, it’s normal.

Male German Shepherd Weight Chart

Age Weight Range Percentage of Adult Weigh

1 month 5.5 – 9 lbs / 2.5 – 4 kg 10%

2 months 16 – 20 lbs / 6 – 9 kg 22%

3 months 22 – 30 lbs / 10 – 14 kg 40%

4 months 35 – 40 lbs / 16 – 18 kg 50%

5 months 40 – 49 lbs / 18 – 22 kg 60%

6 months 49 – 57 lbs / 22 – 26 kg 70%

7 months 57 – 62 lbs / 26 – 28 kg 80%

 8 months 62 – 66 lbs / 28 – 30 kg 85%

9 months 64 – 71 lbs / 29 – 32 kg 90%

10 months 66 – 73 lbs / 30 – 33 kg 92%

11 months 66 – 75 lbs / 30 – 34 kg 95%

1 year 71 – 75 lbs / 32 – 34 kg 95%

1 ½ years 71 – 79 lbs / 32 – 36 kg 98%

2 years 71 – 84 lbs / 32 – 38 kg 98%

3 years 79 – 88 lbs / 36 – 40 kg 100%

Female German Shepherd Weight Chart

Age Weight Range Percentage of Adult Weigh

1 month 4.5 – 8 lbs / 2 – 3.5 kg 10%

2 months 11 – 17 lbs / 5 – 7.5 kg 22%

3 months 17 – 26 lbs / 8 – 12 kg 40%

4 months 31 – 35 lbs / 14 – 16 kg 50%

5 months 35 – 44 lbs / 16 – 20 kg 60%

6 months 44 – 49 lbs / 20 – 22 kg 70%

7 months 49 – 53 lbs / 22 – 24 kg 80%

8 months 53 – 57 lbs / 24 – 26 kg 85%

9 months 55 – 60 lbs / 25 – 27 kg 90%

 10 months 57 – 62 lbs / 26 – 28 kg 92%

11 months 60 – 64 lbs / 27 – 29 kg 95%

1 year 60 – 64 lbs / 27 – 29 kg 95%

1 ½ years 60 – 66 lbs / 27 – 30 kg 98%

2 years 62 – 66 lbs / 28 – 30 kg 98%

3 years 66 – 70 lbs / 28 – 32 kg 100%

Average Adult German Shepherd Height

The height of a German Shepherd is always measured at what is known as
the withers, which is the part of their back right above their shoulders at the
base of the neck. This is the tallest point on the dog’s body when they’re
standing.

The head is never included in animal measurements because it’s too hard to
get them to stay still with their head in a fully-upright position. For this reason,
horses, dogs, and other animals are always measured to the shoulder.

Like with weight, males will typically be bigger than females, but it’ s not
always the case. Here are the average ranges of German Shepherds by
gender:

 Males: 24 – 26 inches (60 – 65 cm)

  Females: 22 – 24 inches (55 – 60 cm)

German Shepherd Height Charts

You can use this chart to check to see if your German Shepherd’s growth is
on track. As with weight, there will be some dogs that fall outside of the
ranges listed here, but that’s normal as long as your dog is otherwise healthy.

Male German Shepherd Growth/Height Chart

Age Height Range Percentage of Adult Height

1 month 4 – 6” / 11 – 16 cm 24%

2 months 7 – 9” / 17 – 22 cm 31%

3 months 9 – 11” / 23 – 27 cm 40%

4 months 11 – 14” / 29 – 35 cm 50%

5 months 14 – 16” / 35 – 40 cm 60%

6 months 16 – 18” / 41 – 46 cm 70%

7 months 19 – 20” / 47 – 52 cm 80%

8 months 20 – 22” / 51 – 56 cm 85%

9 months 21 – 23” / 54 – 59 cm 90%

 10 months 22 – 24” / 55 – 60 cm 92%

11 months 22 – 24” / 57 – 62 cm 95%

1 year 22 – 24” / 57 – 62 cm 95%

1 ½ years 23 – 25” / 59 – 64 cm 98%

2 years 23 – 25” / 59 – 64 cm 98%

3 years 24 – 26” / 60 – 65 cm 100%

Female German Shepherd Growth/Height Chart

Age Height Range Percentage of Adult Height

1 month 3 – 6” / 8 – 14 cm 21%

2 months 6 – 9” / 14 – 22 cm 30%
3 months 8 – 10” / 20 – 25 cm 40%

4 months 10 – 12” / 26 – 31 cm 50%

5 months 12 – 14” / 31 – 36 cm 60%

6 months 15 – 17” / 37 – 42 cm 70%

7 months 17 – 19” / 43 – 48 cm 80%

8 months 18 – 20” / 45 – 50 cm 85%

9 months 19 – 21” / 48 – 53 cm 90%

10 months 19 – 21” / 49 – 54 cm 92%

11 months 20 – 22” / 51 – 56 cm 95%

 1 year 20 – 22” / 51 – 56 cm 95%

1 ½ years 21 – 22” / 53 – 55 cm 98%

2 years 21 – 22” / 53 – 57 cm 98%

3 years 22 – 24” / 55 – 60 cm 100%

How Big Should a German Shepherd Be?

Unlike many other breeds, the German Shepherd has very specific standards
when it comes to their proportions. While weight and height are important,
what matters more is that they’re the right ratio.

To find out if your dog is the right ratio, you need to measure their length from
the front of their chest to the base of their tail. You’ll also measure their height
at their withers.

A German Shepherd should have a length/height ratio of 10:8.5. That means

they should be slightly longer than they are tall.

Here are some examples of proper ratios:

 Length: 26 inches
 Height: 22 inches
 Ratio: 10:8.5

 Length: 30.5 inches

 Height: 26 inches
 Ratio: 10:8.5

To find the ratio, multiply their length by 0.85. This should give you their
height. For example, 26 inches times 0.85 is 22.1 inches, so you know that
dog is proportionate. Using the other example, 30.5 inches times 0.85 is 25.9
inches.

How Much Should a German Shepherd

Weigh?
Since each dog is going to be different, you need to look at their overall body
condition rather than a weight range. Fortunately, there are body conditioning
charts that you can use to figure out if your German Shepherd is at their ideal
weight.

Source: http://www.nutriment.co/blog/tag/fat

As you can see, it’s easy to determine if your German Shepherd is at the
proper weight. Just look at them from the side and from above, feeling for ribs
and pelvic bones when necessary.
While German Shepherds are generally thinner compared to other dogs of
their size, you still shouldn’t be able to see or easily feel their ribs. Younger
dogs will also typically be on the thin side before they fully fill out as adults.

Working Dogs Versus Show Dogs

Something that may determine your German Shepherd’s overall body
conformation is whether they were bred to be a show dog or a working d og.
Years of line breeding has produced several distinct types of Shepherds.

Show dogs are known for a sloped back in which the back legs are shorter
than the front. This unnatural formation can cause back and hip problems
along with an abnormal gait. German Shepherds bred for show will also be
thinner than their hardworking cousins.

As you can see in this picture, this is a show-bred German Shepherd with an
obvious curved back and short back legs.
Working dogs, on the other hand, are bred for a sturdy, straight back so they
can work long hours without getting sore. They tend to be thicker than show
dogs and will, therefore, weigh more, even at the same height.

As you can see in this picture, this dog has a straighter back and longer back
legs, so it has been bred for working.
Something else I wanted to mention here is that, according to some
sources, Black German Shepherds are larger than their bi-colored cousins,
despite being otherwise the same. It’s hard to prove for sure, but it’s possible
that their recessive genes that carry the black gene may also contribute to a
larger size.

White German Shepherds, on the other hand, aren’t known for being any
different in size than other dogs. So, if you have one of these rare and
beautiful creatures, you can follow the same charts that were listed above.

Here’s another video of a German Shepherd growing up that’s a lot of fun to

watch if you’ve got a minute!
What If My German Shepherd Isn’t the
Right Weight?
If your German Shepherd is diagnosed by a veterinarian as underweight or
overweight for their age, then the first thing you should do is ask him or her
to help you figure out the underlying cause of the problem. This will determine
what should be done next.

For underweight German Shepherds, you may need to:

 Feed them larger meals more frequently

 Switch to a high-quality dog food
 Treat for parasites
 Create a treatment plan for diabetes
 Have their teeth cleaned and any mouth conditions treated
 Treat another disease that may be causing low body weight

For overweight German Shepherds, you may need to:

 Feed them less food less often

 Cut out treats
 Switch to a high-quality dog food with fewer carbohydrates
 Provide more exercise for them
 Treat hypothyroidism
 Treat hip dysplasia or arthritis
  Treat Cushing’s disease

Hopefully, this has answered all of your questions about German Shepherd
weight and height. As always, if you have any concerns about your dog’s
health, you should consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Do you have a giant German Shepherd? What about a tiny one? Either way,
we’d love to hear about how your pooch measures up on these weight
charts. Comment below to tell us more about it!

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