AKC Group	Herding Group
Function	It's a helper to the disabled, a guardian of homes, a companion to children, a protector of livestock, and a partner in crime-fighting. There is little this dog cannot do
Origin	Germany
Average Life Span	10-13 years
Average Size	Males--24-26" Females--22-24"
Coat	double coat of medium length
Grooming	Required a thorough brushing 3 times a week to reduce shedding.
Intelligence	Very Intelligent
Trainability	Easily trained
Temperament	Direct and fearless, but not hostile, self-confident and a certain aloofness
Problems	Hip Dysplacia