Can you breed long haired German Shepherd?

It’s easier to get two long haired German Shepherd parents to mate than to have one be long-haired, or not at all. The likelihood of getting a long haired Shepherd with two long-haired parents is high. However, it is still possible to get medium or short length coated puppies, even with two dominant parents.

Will my German Shepherd be long or short hair?

“Short-haired” German shepherds are what you picture when you think of the breed. The overwhelming majority of German shepherds have moderately short to medium-length hair, as dictated by the breed standard. The term is primarily used to distinguish them from long-haired GSDs.

Which is better long coat or short coat German Shepherd?

The biggest difference is that the Short Haired German Shepherd is more suited to working than the Long Haired. This means they may be more aloof with strangers and have a more focused mind.

Are single coated German shepherds purebred?

This is the most frequent type of coat that you’ll see on a German Shepherd and is considered the most desirable for show lines. This coat will usually be between one and two inches. A longer coat with an undercoat. These coats are at least two inches long, and generally quite thick.

Are long haired German shepherds double coated?

And as we’ve already discussed, the long haired German Shepherd has a thick, lustrous double coat. This coat serves to both keep your dog warm when it’s cold but also protects them from the harsh sun, and UV rays, in the summer.

Which coat is best in GSD?

A double coat with medium length is considered the most desirable. This type of coat may be fairly wiry, depending on the dog. A shorter coat is sometimes considered acceptable by breed standard.

How long do long haired German shepherds live?

Long Haired German Shepherd have a shorter lifespan of 9-13 years. However you can rest assured that for however many years your pup lives they will love you unconditionally at all times.

What does single coated dog mean?

And as the name suggests, single coated dogs have only one coat, without this undercoat. Dogs of any coat length and texture may have single or double coats. Most double coated breeds ‘blow’ their undercoats twice a year, which means they shed their entire undercoat in response to seasonal changes.

Are German Shepherd double coated?

German Shepherds are typically a Double Coated breed, meaning they have two layers of fur: A top layer called the Guard coat (sometimes called top coat) that is slightly more “wiry” and abrasive. Underneath you’ll find a softer and light colored under-layer called the Undercoat.

Is there a longer coat for German Shepherds?

Then there is the longer coat. Though not acceptable as far as the breed standard goes, these dogs are often referred to as “coated” German Shepherds or “long coated” German Shepherds, all referring to that longer than standard coat.

Is a long coated German Shepherd a fault?

As far as the standard is concerned (when speaking of the German Shepherds coat it particular), the coat of the coated German Shepherd, aka, long coated German Shepherd Dog, is considered a fault according to both the AKC and the International (FCI) breed standard.

Is long hair in German Shepherd Dogs dominant or recessive?

The long hair gene in the German Shepherd Dog breed is considered a recessive gene – some refer to it as the “coat factor”.

Are German Shepherds heterozygous at the L locus?

We believe that when it comes to “plush coat” in German Shepherd, when the coat is often of medium length – these individuals are also heterozygous at the L locus (L/l). With the great number of breeders focusing on long coat dogs, it has been ruled to only allow breeding of Long Coat Dogs to a Long Coat Dog.