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Country of origin:
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Germany
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Group:
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Herding
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Use Today:
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Herding, law enforcement, search-and-rescue, protection and performance sports
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Life Span:
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10 to 12 years
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Color:
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Usually black-and-tan "saddle." Also acceptable: black, black and silver, black and red. Blues, livers and washed out colors are faults. White is usually a disqualifying fault in AKC conformation, although it is accepted at UKC confirmation shows.
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Grooming:
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Brush daily, trim nails regularly, and bathe and clean ears as necessary
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Height:
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Females, 22 to 24 inches tall; males 24 to 26 inches
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Weight:
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75 to 85 pounds
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