Heavy coat and high drive is a bad summer combination. Train indoors or in the last hours of night, and never let one run itself into heatstroke on sand.
German Shepherd
A working dog that expects to work.
Starting priceAED 8,900
Is a German Shepherd right for your home?
German Shepherds are the standard by which working breeds are measured: fast to learn, deeply bonded to their handler, and naturally watchful. In the right home they are extraordinary. In the wrong one they are a large, frustrated dog with strong opinions.
The right home means daily training, not just daily walking. Obedience, tracking, protection sport or scent work - the breed needs a structured outlet and an owner who enjoys providing it.
Care essentials
- Book a professional training course before the puppy arrives, not after the first problem.
- Socialise widely between eight and sixteen weeks so watchfulness does not become suspicion.
- Ask about hip and elbow scoring in the parents - it matters more in this breed than most.
Breed data sheet
| Adult weight | 28 - 40 kg |
|---|---|
| Adult height | 55 - 65 cm |
| Life expectancy | 9 - 13 years |
| Breed group | Herding |
| Coat | Double, medium or long |
| Grooming | Moderate |
| Shedding | Very high |
| Energy level | Very high |
| Trainability | Very high |
| With children | Excellent with training |
| Apartment living | Needs space |
| UAE summer tolerance | Care needed |
Figures are typical adult ranges. Individual puppies vary.
German Shepherd puppies available now
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