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German Shepherd Look-Alikes Quiz

That dog on the sidewalk might not be a German Shepherd at all. Can you tell the look-alikes apart?

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  1. Which breed do people mix up with the German Shepherd more than any other?

    It is leaner and more square, with a short fawn or mahogany coat.

  2. Which coat pattern is the only one allowed for Dutch Shepherds since 1914?

    The striped coat was chosen to separate them from German and Belgian Shepherds.

  3. The Bohemian Shepherd traces back to 1325, when it guarded a border with which region?

    The King of Bohemia allowed the Chod people to breed these dogs.

  4. When did Switzerland recognize the White Swiss Shepherd?

    It comes from white German Shepherds, a color the German breed club ruled out.

  5. Which look-alike was created by crossing German Shepherds with Carpathian wolves?

    The 1955 military experiment produced dogs with amber eyes and a gray coat.

  6. Where was the East European Shepherd developed?

    It was bred to be bigger and handle harsh cold.

  7. How much can a male King Shepherd weigh?

    It was developed in the U.S. in the 1990s.

  8. Where does the German Shepherd rank in AKC popularity?

    Males stand 24 to 26 inches and weigh 65 to 90 pounds.

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