| The German shepherd's pedigree evolves from two | | | | breed in Germany is called a Sieger. |
| bloodlines, work and show. A dog with a working | | | | It's easy to tell the pedigree of a German shepherd if |
| bloodline pedigree possesses high intelligence, a good | | | | you know its ancestry. If a dog's lineage has a |
| temperament and is highly trainable. The show | | | | reputation for high achievement, it earns the pedigree |
| pedigree adds a noble appearance to the list. | | | | of a working dog. Show achievements - such as fine |
| Together, the two bloodlines comprise the ideal dog | | | | coat, beautiful cream and brown arrangements on |
| for any owner's special requirements and wishes. | | | | the coat, and numerous other attributes - present a |
| Most Shepherds exported from Germany are known | | | | show dog pedigree. Pedigrees also have their own |
| as Schutzhun and are primarily show breeds. A show | | | | titles. A male dog, which is either working or show, |
| breed is one that is prized more for its appearance, | | | | has an SchH 3 title and a female, SchH 1. However, if |
| as if a piece of art, than for its ability to perform | | | | the female has the title SchH 2 or 3, then it shows |
| tasks. Show dogs generally are ""entire"", which | | | | that that female dog is a working pedigree. The best |
| means not neutered or spayed. Entire specimens | | | | pedigree is one who has a well-balanced proportion |
| usually fetch much higher prices than those that have | | | | of both show and working bloodlines. |
| been spayed or neutered. A winning show or work | | | | |