German Shepherd Stock Coat for sale in the Netherlands

The stock-coated German Shepherd is a versatile herding and service breed with strong attachment, vigilance and working drive. Sound movement, stable nerves and structured daily work are essential.

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Characteristics

Origin: Germany
Height: 55 – 65 cm
Weight: 22 – 40 kg
Life expectancy: About 12 – 13 years on average
Coat: Stock coat with dense undercoat. Sheds throughout the year
Energy: High: substantial exercise, training and mental work every day
Character: Intelligent, attached, vigilant, responsive and work oriented
Suitable for: Experienced active owners able to provide training and stable guidance

Temperament and purpose

German Shepherds were developed to herd and guard livestock and remain widely used for varied work. They are active, intelligent, attached and strongly focused on their owner. They may be neutral or reserved with strangers. Working and show lines can differ in intensity and structure, and some working lines do not suit ordinary family life. Begin calm, broad socialisation with the breeder and continue with clear, friendly rules and reward-based training.

Coat and daily work

The stock coat sheds considerably and needs regular brushing, with extra combing during coat change. Provide sufficient walking and controlled running together with mental work such as scenting, training or suitable dog sport. Introduce cycling gradually and only from about one year. The breed is not fully grown until around two years, so limit repeated jumping, turning and other heavy joint load before then. Keep the dog lean and quiet for at least two hours after eating because of bloat risk.

Health and choosing a breeder

Elbow and hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy, degenerative lumbosacral stenosis, atopic skin disease and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency are leading Dutch concerns. Breed clubs require official elbow and hip assessments and a breeding suitability examination with a behaviour test. Also ask about spinal, neurological, skin and digestive disease among relatives. Watch the parents move and favour functional, balanced structure and stable behaviour over exaggerated appearance.