Our Mission:
Hi, we are Critter Ridge Rescue! We are a local animal rescue, our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need. We are in the business of providing animals with care, love and a safe environment while trying to help them find their new forever homes. We take in animals from bottle fed to senior age and healthy or with health conditions. All animals deserve a loving home, and we are happy to help them get there!
German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog is loyal, protective, and intelligent.
Height: 22 to 26 inches at shoulder
Weight: 75 to 95 pounds
Coat: medium-length and dense
Life span: 10 to 14 years
Breed Group: Herding Dogs
Weight: 75 to 95 pounds
Coat: medium-length and dense
Life span: 10 to 14 years
Breed Group: Herding Dogs
The German Shepherd Dog is one of America's most popular breeds--for good reason. He's an intelligent and capable working dog. His devotion and courage are unmatched. And he's amazingly versatile, excelling at most anything he's trained to do: guide and assistance work for the handicapped, police and military service, herding, search and rescue, drug detection, competitive obedience and, last but not least, faithful companion.
German Shepherd Dog profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
Cold tolerance
Dog friendly
Ease of training
Heat tolerance
Intelligence
Need for exercise
Tendency to bark or howl
Wanderlust
Potential for weight gain
Sensitivity
Affectionate with family
Compatible with kids
General health
