19 Short-Haired German Shepherd Breeds | Dog lovers 24

When we think of a German Shepherd, we immediately have a specific dog in mind. We think of the German Shepherd, which is the typical German Shepherd for most of us.

There are many different types of German Shepherds that not only differ in character but also in appearance. The length of the fur can also vary greatly. Here we present 19 German Shepherd breeds that only have short fur.

We present the following examples for the “short-haired German Shepherd” category:

Australian Kelpie

The Australian Kelpie was originally bred to herd goats and sheep. However, its area of ​​application is much larger today. He is a very intelligent, eager-to-learn dog who learns and understands quickly. This is why the Australian Kelpie is an ideal therapy dog. The Australian Kelpie is a short-haired sheepdog that can also be trained very well as a rescue or guard dog. He is an ideal family dog ​​provided that he is regularly challenged and kept busy.

The Australian Kelpie doesn't just have to be physically challenged. He also needs the mental challenge. He loves children and gets along well with other pets. This means he can be kept well in a family. But he doesn't like being alone for long. Owners who work all day and have no time to deal with it are unsuitable. The breed is also suitable for a first-time owner.

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

This short-haired German Shepherd got its strange name because of its tail. Due to a genetic defect, the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog often has no tail at all or a very short one.

One thing that sets this breed apart from other short-haired German Shepherd breeds is that they rarely bark.

The dog is primarily not suitable for a family because it must first be socialized for family life. Without socialization, dogs are very shy and sometimes aggressive towards people or other pets. Paradoxically, they often like children.

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog needs a lot of exercise. If there is no space for exercise, he will show nervous behavior and then bark more often.

He is a short-haired German Shepherd who is considered intelligent and very loyal. But he is not a dog to cuddle with.

Beauceron

The black-haired Beauceron can weigh up to 50kg, making it a very large and strong short-haired sheepdog. The Beauceron originally comes from France. There he was used as a shepherd and guard dog. It is said that even a single animal can take on a wolf.

The Beauceron is considered to be very eager to learn.

Since he is easy to train, he is also ideal for police service. He also shows his skills as a tracking and rescue dog.

It is also able to detect landmines, so it is often used in war zones.

During the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Beaucerons were used because of their excellent nose to find survivors under the rubble.

The Beauceron is a short-haired German Shepherd that needs a lot of exercise. He also gets along well with other dogs or other pets and can be kept well in a family. He loves contact with his family.

Berger Blanc Suisse

This dog is a short-haired German Shepherd originally from Switzerland. He is popular because of his appearance, as he resembles a white wolf.

But he also has other talents. The Berger Blanc Suisse is a very obedient dog that is very easy to train. He is very loyal and loyal to his master. He is extremely alert and has a great protective instinct.

Although dogs care for their fur, it discolors very quickly. When he runs through freshly mown grass, his fur has a slight green tint.

The Berger Bland Suisse's coat sheds comparatively heavily.

The dog needs a lot of exercise, so although he is a good family dog, he is not well suited to living in an apartment.

German shepherd dog

For many people, the German Shepherd is the epitome of “short-haired German Shepherd”. It is also the second most popular dog breed in the world, although the breed has only been around for about 120 years. This means the breed is still relatively young.

The German Shepherd is famous for being excellent at training. It is very intelligent and can therefore be used in many areas. Both as a family dog, as well as in the police or military service, as a rescue or guard dog – the German Shepherd is very popular everywhere.

The police often use the German Shepherd dog as a drug detection dog because its nose has more than 225 million olfactory receptors. This means his sense of smell is 45 times better than humans.

The German Shepherd is a short-haired German Shepherd dog famous for its courage, loyalty and curiosity. He needs a lot of exercise and has a strong hunting instinct.

Entlebuch Mountain Dog

This dog takes its name from the Swiss district of “Entlebuch”. He is a rather rare short-haired German Shepherd that belongs to the Swiss Mountain Dogs. There are 4 dog breeds within the Swiss Mountain Dog family. The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of these four mountain dogs. He is a short-haired German Shepherd whose stature is reminiscent of a dachshund.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a friendly, loyal German Shepherd that is easy to train. However, he needs an experienced, consistent coach. He barks a lot and sheds little.

Even though he is a smaller dog, he needs a lot of exercise. That's why it's not well suited to living in an apartment.

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog gets along well with children. He likes strange dogs less.

The light spot in the fur on the eyebrows is characteristic. For herd animals, it seems as if the dog is watching them even while they sleep.

Hollandse Herdershond

The Hollandse Herdershond comes from the Netherlands. This also explains its international name “Dutch Shepherd”. It is a short-haired German Shepherd that is very popular in families because of its versatility. Not only is it suitable for herding animals, but it is also a great watchdog. In addition, dogs of this breed can pull carts very well.

The police have only been using the “Dutch Shepherd” more frequently in the last 20 years. He has also proven himself as a search and rescue dog.

It is a short-haired German Shepherd that is easy to train. He needs a lot of exercise and is a very lively dog. By nature he is loyal and trusting. He barks little.

The Hollandse Herdershond is also available with longer fur. But with a shorter coat, it is easier to care for and more popular.

The puppies have large, protruding ears that reach their final size at this age. Therefore the puppies are considered particularly cute.

Canaan dog

The Canaan dog originally comes from the Middle East. He is Israel's national dog.

The Canaan was initially trained primarily to guard camps in the desert.

The Canaan dog is often nocturnal. This is in his blood, as in the Middle East it can often get up to 50°C during the day and only cools down to around 20°C at night.

The Canaan Dog is a short-haired sheepdog that has become rare. It is said that there are only about 3,000 registered copies left. Over 90% of all Canaan dogs are wild strays.

They are not family dogs as they are very reserved and skeptical. The Canaan dog also tends to behave aggressively towards other dogs, especially other male dogs.

However, the dogs can also be trained well.

Koolie

The Koolie is a short-haired German Shepherd from Australia. There he serves primarily as a working and sheepdog. It is only in recent years that he has become more common as a domestic dog

The Koolie has a relatively long life expectancy, averaging 15-18 years.

The dogs are very persistent and love to be kept busy. A lot of attention and a lot of work make them happy. Their herding techniques are often instinctive.

The farmers often mix the dogs with the herding animals at an early stage. So they develop a very strong protective instinct.

In terms of character, this German Shepherd is very loyal, calm and loving. This means it is also suitable for use by seniors or for first-time owners.

A special feature of the Koolies when herding sheep is that if the herd is large and it takes a long time to walk around them, they are happy to walk over the sheep's backs.

Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog was once a hunting, guard and sheepdog in the USA. Today he is mainly found as a family dog.

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is a short-haired German Shepherd with a massive build. It reaches a weight of up to 50kg. Despite their size, these dogs can live up to 14 years.

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog is very loyal and loving towards his family. But he doesn't like strangers or other dogs and can become aggressive here.

The hunting instinct is extremely strong. Even other animals he grew up with are not safe from him. It is therefore advised not to keep other pets with him. He also likes to climb trees while hunting.

The dog can swim very well and with an experienced owner it can also be used as a sled dog.

Malinois

In its original homeland of Belgium, the Malinois is used as a shepherd, guard or family dog.

Since they can be trained very well, the police also like to use them as drug detection dogs. They can also sense corpses.

When the USA tracked down Osama Bin Laden in 2011, the troops also used a Malinois.

But finding injured people, for example in times of war, is also one of their many skills.

The military likes to keep the Malinois in tanks and it is also used in air missions. Well trained, the Malinois can even jump out of a plane on its own.

The Malinois is a short-haired German Shepherd that is considered hard-working, alert and confident. He needs a lot of exercise. They are friendly and trusting towards their family, but suspicious and reserved towards strangers.

The Malinois is considered to have little odor and sheds little.

Norwegian Buhund

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