Photo of Lucy, the golden German Shepherd ... a number of coat colors considered standard for German shepherds, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). They include black, black and cream ...

The "ideal" German shepherd, according to the AKC breed standard, is "stamped with a look of quality and nobility – difficult to define, but unmistakable when present." The Labrador retriever ...

“The standard of the German shepherd calls for the breed to have quality and nobility. They say it’s a very difficult thing to obtain, but once discovered, it’s undeniable. With this ...

In an area that primarily grows cotton rather than sheep, June Marble of Lubbock has trained her German shepherd to such herding capabilities that she has reached the AKC pinnacle of Herding Champion.