My old dog passed. she was 17. I went to the pound to get a older dog.I don't care what breed, just don't want them to die in a cage. I found an 8 year old German shepherd.( owner died) watching your vid I just found out it's a King shepherd!. Thanks
Awww!! My cousin found an abandoned King Shepherd in the desert. He's a BIG dog, weighs 155lbs. No one could figure out his breed until I saw this video.... He is the most gentle giant ever! Also a very thoughtful dog. Good on you for rescuing a dog!
Went to local rescue to get a companion for my older Golden Retriever mix. Found a awesome GSD who was terrified of all the noise, etc at the shelter. She was abt 4yo & weighed abt 95#. Since supplying her with quality food, she grew 4" taller & now weighs in at 115#. Her temperament wasn't normal for a GSD. After watching your video, had her DNA done. What do you know, she's actually a King Shepherd. She's one of the best dogs I've ever had...very mellow & loves almost everyone. I'm now trainer her to be a service dog for myself. Love this dog😍.
My king shepherd weighs 80kg (around 170lb) and this video describes him perfectly. He's very, very protective of his home and family, but away from his domain he's everybody's friend. He also sheds around 2kg (or so it feels) of hair every day.
I'm in love with my next door neighbor's king shepherd. He's so gorgeous and scary, but has the sweetest eyes and the most regal walk, like if a lion was a canine. As a bonus he has inverted ears, an imperfection that makes my heart melt.
I have a 130lb shorthair male. I always thought he was a bit too big to be a straight German Shepard. We rescued him around 2 years old. He’s such a sweet and gentle dog but being that he wasn’t socialized, it doesn’t seem that way when he first meets you. He’ll bark and bark and seems super intimidating but when he realizes that you’re friendly, he’ll be your best friend and bring you his tennis ball. Then you are IN. He’s never even come close to biting anyone and is amazing around cats and kids..but strangers don’t know that lol. I would get another king in a heartbeat
I had a 130-pound male (who wasn't mixed) growing up. Everyone thought my mom gave him steroids, he ended up being the biggest in the litter and larger than his father who was 110-pounds. Pure muscle. It was nuts. I could walk him at night and people would cross the street to avoid me. I felt protected with him. It is rare to find one that big without it being mixed. He lived to be 13 years old.
When I was a student and worked at a Pet Store in animal care we also provided weekend kennel service/walking. Someone brought in a huge GS, a female named Donna. She was 130lbs and not mixed...black/tan color. But she couldn't be walked with males because the owner said ever since a man broke into her apartment she would bite all men. Biggest GS I'd ever seen live...my grandparents had a black GS named buster aroud 80lbs and I thought he was huge at the time!
I have my big King Shepherd...He's 151lbsand huge. Can run fast and is just a big baby wolf. He's on my bed laying with me, he kicked my fiance out of the bed and is watching this video with me now haha.
I recently acquired a king shepherd puppy. He recently turned 7 weeks old and I adore him he's a fourth generation king and I already adore him. Hes shown He already has such a bright mind and I'm thankful you posted this video so I could see others experiences with this amazing breed. Long live the kings
The Kings can be beautiful and wonderful dogs as I have found out through ownership. They are the best Guard dogs one could ask for due to temperament and intelligence as well as size, I own a male and a female and I couldn't love them more, but what my wife calls my "Shadow Dog" is a male GSD by the name of Thor who is a few years older than the other two, he runs things and goes with me everywhere, sleeping at the foot of bed while the twins camp out outside the rooms of my children. Just awesome dogs, both breeds!
NO SUCH Thing as a King Shepard...Now Iv Bred the bred for 30 yrs....This is utter drivel...if you doubt me...Go ask at the Kennel club....You'll be laugh out....this is idiots bastardising the bred with mongrels...sadly
@@acewingdabson3139 look them up in the AKA RECOGNIZED BREEDS. AINT NO SUCH CRITTER. A MUTT GOT MIXED WITH A GS,D. IM SURE THEY ARE GOOD DOGS THOUGH DEPENDING ON THE MIX ,BUT THE ARE NOT RECOGNIZED AS A BREED
Roger , my angel dog passed away 24 days ago . I’ll never ever be able to cope with his loss . I struggle every day with these sad feelings . My family’s life will never be the same without our 👼 puppy
I had 2 pairs (all litter mates) of the King Shepherds. After a while, weaning the pups, I kept the black and sable pair (Kotey & Kloey) twins till they reached full adult (around 3yrs)...great pair of this breed very trainable. Both were as big as the video states, maintenance, strict diet and exercise is a must for a healthy lifespan. Would recommend, good with families/children also.
it's crazy that i grew up with a Pure Bred German Shepherd that was 130lbs minimum but healthy, he was BIG and everyone said so when they saw him, i miss that boy
We had a mix King/Husky ... His dad was a King/GS mix, mom was a Alaskan Husky/Malamute mix. He was the greatest big baby. It wasn't until he was about 4 or 5 yrs old when we first saw just how aggressive he could be... no worries though, that agression was only seen at appropriate times and he never hurt anyone.
Thats what one sees in intelligent dogs have an older shepherd mix got from pound 11yrs old. 3wks later she saved me from a woman breaking in. Dragged her outside After knocking her down. Yet shes friendly. Great with my grandchildren. Wonderful dogs there intelligence shines through even in a mix.
Standard working class bloodline GSDs imported from Germany average between 100 to 120 pounds. At least the ones my breeder gets and sells. Most go to police, fire departments, search and rescue, and stuff like that, but we get them as family dogs. 0 genetic issues. Sub 1% inbreeding. No slant backs, no hip issues. They all have straight backs. Best dogs I've ever had. Fun, loving, great protectors and guard dogs. And great for working. I swear they can understand you when you're talking to them. Once you go GSD you'll never go back to any other breed.
Stupid statement. Eastern Bloc dogs are no bigger than other lines. The biggest differences are that the Eastern Bloc dogs are bred for health, and working ability. Before you spout off, I have been working with and training working dogs for almost 25 years. I have also been on buy trips to Europe and have seen many different dogs from many different breeders.
What? The largest working line German Shepherds here are 90 pounds. They need to be lighter than show/private breeding lines. Those dogs need need to jumper over several feet tall walls. 120pounds... ffs. Greetings from Germany.
I had one in Australia in the early eighties. They were bred by a german shepherd breeder and he called them Kanuks. German Shepherd crossed with malamute and akitas in the mix by 3rd generation. A beautiful loyal strong dog. The breader was a top dog trainer high up in the german shepherd club. he was kicked out for crossing shepherds what he wanted was the ultimate fighting dog which didnt go down to well with club members. My dog was super friendly with other dogs but if a dog had a go at him he would allways finish it quickly.
Six weeks ago adopted a very cute 4 month old German Shepherd with a very long tail, only to find out later on that he’s a King Shepherd. He’s now 5 1/2 months old and already weighing in at 61 1/2 pounds. He's gaining size and weight like crazy. He's only about 2 1/2 inches shorter than our nine-year-old German Shepherd. Thankfully he has a short coat. We were told that our Puppy's dad & mom were pretty big, dad is 173 pounds and mom is 131 pounds...
My King Shepherd is short haired. She's mixed, according to her DNA, part GSD & part Swiss Mountain dog. She's now approx 5 yo & looks like a really big GSD (coloring, head, magnificent ears). But she is more even tempered & gentle. Loves all ppl & animals, unless they give her a bad vibe. However, doesn't have the sloped back end; stands more securely like the Swiss Mtn dog. Hopefully, this will prevent her from having hip dysplasia later in life. Not all King Shepherds are long haired.
@@siokchinpoon3485 IAM A FIRST TIME DOG OWNER AND IAM COMFUSED WETHER TO GET GERMAN SHEPHERD OR GERMAN PINSCHER? WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST FOR FIRST TIME OWNER?
i used to have a German Shepheard who compared to his siblings was huge even when he got sick and lost a lot of weight eventually I had to say goodbye to him and yet after all the weight loss he still weighed 121lbs when he passed
@@harshitdabas1551 adopt and shop responsibly. Getting a dog from a breeder can be a good option and help find the perfect dog for your family. Like if you want a sports dog, service dog, therapy dog, etc. you might want to make sure they have good health guarantees that you'd know from the parents and all the ancestors having multiple health tests. Plus temperament is a big factor and puppies definitely can take after their parents which is why looking for a breeder a person might want to meet the puppies parents. Rescue dogs can be great but also aren't for everyone. Not everyone is able to accommodate a dog with issues that they are unaware of like if they have young kids and need to know a dog that will be good with kids. Trust me I'm all for adopting. My mom has 4 rescue dogs at home and they are amazing and I love them. Personally though for my first dog I'm getting from a breeder so I have a base knowledge and experience with dogs before rescuing one that might need extra help and training.
Judging by the coat and structure along with the more narrow muzzle the one in that time frame looks more like a Belgian Traverse that a GSD or KS. Just my 2 cents.
I have a king Shepherd and a wolf dog and both of them live with my three-year-old Macaw. Seeing the clip of the German Shepherd with the macaw reminds me of how my three played together
I have a gorgeous King Shepherd & 2 cats. My Maine Coon cat has the Shepherd whipped into shape by standing his ground. All 3 have become best buddies.
I agree. I prefer the working line German Shepherd the most. Personally I like a dog that is more dominant and serious and King Shepherds have more of a gentle temperament
Just FYI for anybody watching this video, a working line German Shepherd primarily comes in Black Sable, Sable, solid black, or bicolor. Some come in black and tan but it's not as common and Sables is the dominant color. Sable is also known as wolf gray and comes from the agouti locus directly from the wolf. The Sable colored dog taking a bath was a working line purebred German Shepherd and not a king shepherd. I say this only because a lot of people that see Sable working line German Shepherds don't recognize them and think they might be a husky mix because they're not familiar with a working line German Shepherd. Show line or pet line German Shepherds usually come in black and red or black and tan with a rare few coming in solid black. However, working line purebred German Shepherds predominately come in Sable or solid black. Just wanted to clear that up. A working line German Shepherd is practically a different breed from a show or a pet line German Shepherd, they tend to be much healthier, and have completely different coloring
If this is your first, start training immediately. And accept that every article of clothing you own will have at least a little dog hair. That puppy will still be a puppy at 60-70 pounds. Don't expect him not to want to be around you 24 hours a day, a large dog crate can be your best friend and his "safe place", not a punishment. Good luck, there's no better friend you could ever get, owner of 5 through the years.
People kept commenting on how huge my GSD was, saying he must be mixed with a bigger breed, but nope. The rescue ranch (family abandoned him 😢) put him at 2 years due to size & 92# weight. Vet, Service Dog Trainer & others said he was not even a year when I adopted him & also underweight! He grew tremendously in the next few months. He is now about 18 months & 126 lbs. Duke is a gentle giant & I adore him & his soft, sweet but protective personality, different from others I had in the past who were working line.
I LOVE MY KING SHEPHERDS 90lbsFemale 124lb Male. My male was a great greeter at a nursing Home and residents adored him. He Also Loves our Family very very much.
My female German Shepherd is as big as a male so people keep calling her a male and I’m just like “yeah come at the then! You’ll get beat by a girl! Ya donut.” I now really want a king Shepherd thooo
Order a Embark or Wisdom panel DNA test from Amazon. If it comes back with any percentage over 15% of the large breeds (Great Pyrenees, Malamute, Akita, etc) then you know for certain it was bred to be a King Shepherd. I believe these tests can go back up to 3 generations.
Most health problems of the GSD are from show breed, not from the working dog breed. The show breed has a sloped back which causes hip displacia, this is not an issue with the straight back working breed. I have a 1 year old working class GSD, he is one of the most loyal dogs I have ever owned.
Spot on. I got my first GSD in 1968 when the breed standard had a much straighter back and better placement of the hind legs. Over the space of a few decades the physical profile of the breed has been ruined. It's only the working breed lines that keep the original breed alive.
I've had many GSDs my Dad raised them when I young also. I had a King Shepherd over 110lbs very pretty. I have had over 10 GSDs. The King is mainly a GSD with larger long hair dogs bred in. Nothing wrong with the King. My pure bred GSDs are smaller,faster, a little bit more territorial.
I have a king shepherd and lab mix, he was smaller than his brothers and sisters, and the only one out of all of them to have a short coat, similar to a lab, but it’s really slim, and has a long thick, but still not furry tail, and very long ears, that are literally like a 1/3 his head size, he is only 4 months old, so we’ll see what changes, but he’s very energetic, yet doesn’t like to go on walks, chills in water, can eat non-stop if he had the opportunity, loves to lay with you, but still wants his space, so he’ll eventually get up and lay a little further from your feet, sometimes he’ll randomly get a burst of energy and run around the house and then proceed to jump on my bedroom door to try to knock it down like a small swat dog, man, I love this little guy
But if I’m being honest I don’t know if he’s a king shepherd, we didn’t get him from breeders, and we didn’t see the parents, just the puppies, we’ll just have to wait and see how big he gets
I am in love with German Shepherds and larger dog breeds as well. The King Shepherd would be great for me! Too bad I already have two GSDs right now. lol!
NO SUCH ANIMAL AS A KING SHEPARD...NONE...ZERO THIS IDIOT IS TALKING CRAP....TRY PHONING THE KENNEL CLUB FOR ONE.....There's only one type...or you Can have a mongrel that this B/S er is talking about....Iv Bred them for 30 yrs.........
King shepherd isn’t a breed. Just working line German shepherd or show line german shepherd. Just because someone cross bred their dogs and got a dog that was german shepherd dominant with its genetics and looks doesn’t mean it’s a new breed. Just because you have a bigger german shepherd doesn’t mean it’s a king because that’s not a thing. Most of the people who say they have a gsd that’s over 100 lbs usually have a fat dog nothing more than that. And some in this video didn’t look larger than normal other than their width(fat)
I had a 200lb king shepherd and he was my more than my best friend, he was my little brother. He only lived 3 years and passed due to seizures... please be careful, these dogs(best friends) will get into your hearts. I love you, Tucker. You set the bar higher for every dog I will ever be with. I love you boy and will always remember you. 💙
I have a German shepherd/ great pyrenees. He's super smart. Weighs 122 lbs and extremely protective. The breeders bred their female German shepherd and their Male great pyrenees trying to get a white shepherd. Max is the closest they came. He's blonde
My dogs dad is a king and his mom a german.. he's the most friendly well natured dog I've where had .. we go to the dog park everyday and I've had 0 issues with him . He's the best good old Deiter lol. He's 15 months and Hes a healty 105lbs
I have had two King Sheppards, the first named Marko, he was enormous, an real friend voor anyone, but don't make wrong movements to one of the kids, he bite. He died at the age of 14. In the summer we left the backdoor open when we went to sleep, Marko did his job perfect. Then i had a German sheppard, Cissy, a female, she was friendly, she had just one bad thing,,... she didn't like the sound from police, ambulance or the firetrucks. She died at the age of 11. Then came Tessa, a King Sheppard, she was a big funny dog, she was an very fine dog, my two year old grandson was her biggest friend, Tessa could play the whole day with him. She died at the age of 13, two years ago. The King Sheppard or the German sheppard, both fine dogs, they are friendly and good for the family, only the King Sheppard is stronger and much bigger. But,,... there are also German Sheppards with long hair, that is the Old German Sheppard, many people think they have a King Sheppard, that is a mistake. When you have seen or owned once a King Sheppard,... you never forget the size, they are really big. One last comment,.. when you have a King Sheppard,.. take it with you in the village for a walk, you have plenty of room,... nobody is blocking your way.
Im so glad to see someone is doing something about the genetic defects caused by over breeding in the german shepherd . This king shepherded seems to be the answer. Its truly wonderful to see.
Well this answers a question for me. I have the most wonderful, beautiful friendly and loving shepherd, but he is so much bigger than other shepherds. He is about 115 lbs. Blonde/black and tan, long hair, very protective and super friendly. I have no idea what he would do if someone would try to hurt us, but I really feel like he would protect. He is a little strange though and has cost me a good bit of money. He loves to bite tires and I have had to put 6 on my vehicles. oh, and he loves licking tail pipes. So far it hasn't hurt him, but we make him stop. He is gentle with the new puppy, and i have a 16 yo Jack Russell, he follows her around and guards her.
I don't know about a king shepherd, but it looks like a wolf German shepherd hybrid we once had. The most affectionate playful easy going temperment that dog had. I've seen a malamute wolf hybrid and that was as beautiful.
Incidentally, the original German shepherds were a more heavy boned dog. My father as a child in German occupied Albania encountered these dogs and compared them to later examples.
Dysplasia is terrible. When it affects a dog that is a member of your family it is tragic. But here again, I suspect it relates to the evolution from the heavy boned breed to the modern one. I must admit, it may be a matter of taste, but I would hate to take the "aloofness" out of the breed. In the case of the German shepherd, it is not a neurotic or fussy brand of aloofness, it is come by honestly.
My King Shep is GSD with one Pyrenees grandparent. He is gorgeous and looks like a big GSD wish the tan and black. Only Pyrenees is the butt shedding lol....Everyone, including his vet when he was a pup thought he was a pure. Most loveable goofball best friend I could hope for, and my sweet protector. He does not like strangers in the house and will take quite awhile to come around to being ok with anyone I let in....but make sure I let you in. My kids dad found out the hard way when he just walked in without knocking once. Good thing he had a thick jacket on.
My first and only was a king my sister has a german similar size just not the build of a king these videos made me realiae i had a king and they must ne mpre common than you think as he was born 20 years ago died 7years back
Google GSD rescue near me and get a great dog almost free.. I got two Kings, mother, and son, she was 3yo and he was 15 months. Both are huge. Awesome dogs, already trained better than I ever could have..
@@living2day617 I definitely understand what you're saying but really finding mates for dogs in Egypt is really tough man. Because not all people keep their dogs in healthy and safe environments unfortunately so I am still looking for a mate for him atm
King Shepherds are an American experiment. Out of 5 GSD males I've had (3 import), only two were the AKC standard. I consider that a "suggestion ". My number 2 was 120 pounds, rock solid and just a massive dog. Since I owned the father, I know his breeding.
I have a black and gold long haired GSD from Dutch lineage. Hes pure GSD, 5th generation pedigree, is 7 months old and is 7.5 stone. Hes huge. Hes tall. His parents are pure GSD and are also huge. There are plenty of big pure GSD's out there that arent King shepherds.
My King Shepherd is 125 and a beast. As long as you aren’t a threat, he is the most friendly and cuddly pup ever. I have 2 other German Shepherds and he makes them look like medium size dogs😂😂😂
My king shepherd puppy is supposed to be atleast 190 pounds cause her mom weighted 190 and her dad weighted 200
Wow! That’s going to be wild
Then is its a pig
@@surjithpaul7133😂😂
My old dog passed. she was 17. I went to the pound to get a older dog.I don't care what breed, just don't want them to die in a cage. I found an 8 year old German shepherd.( owner died) watching your vid I just found out it's a King shepherd!. Thanks
Awesome! Great find!
@@DogsNowChannel Thanks!
Awww!! My cousin found an abandoned King Shepherd in the desert. He's a BIG dog, weighs 155lbs. No one could figure out his breed until I saw this video.... He is the most gentle giant ever! Also a very thoughtful dog. Good on you for rescuing a dog!
Went to local rescue to get a companion for my older Golden Retriever mix. Found a awesome GSD who was terrified of all the noise, etc at the shelter. She was abt 4yo & weighed abt 95#. Since supplying her with quality food, she grew 4" taller & now weighs in at 115#. Her temperament wasn't normal for a GSD. After watching your video, had her DNA done. What do you know, she's actually a King Shepherd. She's one of the best dogs I've ever had...very mellow & loves almost everyone. I'm now trainer her to be a service dog for myself. Love this dog😍.
Sorry for your loss William..
My king shepherd weighs 80kg (around 170lb) and this video describes him perfectly. He's very, very protective of his home and family, but away from his domain he's everybody's friend. He also sheds around 2kg (or so it feels) of hair every day.
I'm in love with my next door neighbor's king shepherd. He's so gorgeous and scary, but has the sweetest eyes and the most regal walk, like if a lion was a canine. As a bonus he has inverted ears, an imperfection that makes my heart melt.
Thats great! Sounds like a great looking dog
Can you tell us how many people he has bitten?
Seriously?!
Can someone describe what inverted ears means?
I have a 130lb shorthair male. I always thought he was a bit too big to be a straight German Shepard. We rescued him around 2 years old. He’s such a sweet and gentle dog but being that he wasn’t socialized, it doesn’t seem that way when he first meets you. He’ll bark and bark and seems super intimidating but when he realizes that you’re friendly, he’ll be your best friend and bring you his tennis ball. Then you are IN. He’s never even come close to biting anyone and is amazing around cats and kids..but strangers don’t know that lol.
I would get another king in a heartbeat
Where did you get him?
I had a 130-pound male (who wasn't mixed) growing up. Everyone thought my mom gave him steroids, he ended up being the biggest in the litter and larger than his father who was 110-pounds. Pure muscle. It was nuts. I could walk him at night and people would cross the street to avoid me. I felt protected with him. It is rare to find one that big without it being mixed. He lived to be 13 years old.
❤❤❤ my boy was the same. He stopped and intruder last year❤
When I was a student and worked at a Pet Store in animal care we also provided weekend kennel service/walking. Someone brought in a huge GS, a female named Donna. She was 130lbs and not mixed...black/tan color. But she couldn't be walked with males because the owner said ever since a man broke into her apartment she would bite all men. Biggest GS I'd ever seen live...my grandparents had a black GS named buster aroud 80lbs and I thought he was huge at the time!
I have my big King Shepherd...He's 151lbsand huge. Can run fast and is just a big baby wolf. He's on my bed laying with me, he kicked my fiance out of the bed and is watching this video with me now haha.
haha dang thats a big boy!
@@DogsNowChannel yes he's huge. He scares the shit out of people. Lmao I love watching people freeze.
@@user-ng1ol2ny7o I have one too, he weighs 120lbs and always hits me in the face with his huge paws lol
@@user-ng1ol2ny7o How much did u got him for?
Where do you get them
Just got my king shepherd 2 months old can’t wait for Duke to be a young adult 🥳
and mine is named doitz
That's exactly what I'm naming my puppy when I get one.
Damn you choose a great name right! "Duke" suits so well for a "King" Shephard
@@buchukbuchuk1856 thanks 😊
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I recently acquired a king shepherd puppy. He recently turned 7 weeks old and I adore him he's a fourth generation king and I already adore him. Hes shown He already has such a bright mind and I'm thankful you posted this video so I could see others experiences with this amazing breed. Long live the kings
The Kings can be beautiful and wonderful dogs as I have found out through ownership. They are the best Guard dogs one could ask for due to temperament and intelligence as well as size, I own a male and a female and I couldn't love them more, but what my wife calls my "Shadow Dog" is a male GSD by the name of Thor who is a few years older than the other two, he runs things and goes with me everywhere, sleeping at the foot of bed while the twins camp out outside the rooms of my children. Just awesome dogs, both breeds!
So cool thanks for sharing Charles
NO SUCH Thing as a King Shepard...Now Iv Bred the bred for 30 yrs....This is utter drivel...if you doubt me...Go ask at the Kennel club....You'll be laugh out....this is idiots bastardising the bred with mongrels...sadly
@@24327355 i believe you. It's just some GSD's are heavy bones
@@24327355 ...what? (I mean I sorta understand but tf🤣😘?)
@@acewingdabson3139 look them up in the AKA RECOGNIZED BREEDS. AINT NO SUCH CRITTER. A MUTT GOT MIXED WITH A GS,D. IM SURE THEY ARE GOOD DOGS THOUGH DEPENDING ON THE MIX ,BUT THE ARE NOT RECOGNIZED AS A BREED
Roger , my angel dog passed away 24 days ago . I’ll never ever be able to cope with his loss .
I struggle every day with these sad feelings . My family’s life will never be the same without our 👼 puppy
I understand. It has taken me 2 years to accept. I still keep my dog's ashes in my bedroom. I talk to him every day. It's hard.
Nice video. I like the fact that you used my videos in your presentation. Good example of the King Shepherd breed.
Thank you sir. Beautiful beautiful dogs
Any recommendations for good brushes for these dogs for grooming?
I had a GSD and right before she crossed the Rainbow Bridge, I rescued a King Shepherd. Sarge is 120 pounds. He’s definitely a momma’s boy! 💖💖💖💖
I had 2 pairs (all litter mates) of the King Shepherds. After a while, weaning the pups, I kept the black and sable pair (Kotey & Kloey) twins till they reached full adult (around 3yrs)...great pair of this breed very trainable. Both were as big as the video states, maintenance, strict diet and exercise is a must for a healthy lifespan. Would recommend, good with families/children also.
yes good info thank you!
There calmer and more even twmpered
Then why do king shepherd a live shorter lifespans
it's crazy that i grew up with a Pure Bred German Shepherd that was 130lbs minimum but healthy, he was BIG and everyone said so when they saw him, i miss that boy
Thats rare - everyone wants a big healthy GSD
I have a German Shepard that is also above average in height and weight
your dog was obese
No he's not obese
We had a mix King/Husky ... His dad was a King/GS mix, mom was a Alaskan Husky/Malamute mix. He was the greatest big baby. It wasn't until he was about 4 or 5 yrs old when we first saw just how aggressive he could be... no worries though, that agression was only seen at appropriate times and he never hurt anyone.
Wow sounds like a great dog! Thanks for commenting
Thats what one sees in intelligent dogs have an older shepherd mix got from pound 11yrs old. 3wks later she saved me from a woman breaking in. Dragged her outside
After knocking her down. Yet shes friendly. Great with my grandchildren. Wonderful dogs there intelligence shines through even in a mix.
Standard working class bloodline GSDs imported from Germany average between 100 to 120 pounds. At least the ones my breeder gets and sells. Most go to police, fire departments, search and rescue, and stuff like that, but we get them as family dogs.
0 genetic issues. Sub 1% inbreeding.
No slant backs, no hip issues. They all have straight backs.
Best dogs I've ever had. Fun, loving, great protectors and guard dogs. And great for working.
I swear they can understand you when you're talking to them.
Once you go GSD you'll never go back to any other breed.
Stupid statement. Eastern Bloc dogs are no bigger than other lines. The biggest differences are that the Eastern Bloc dogs are bred for health, and working ability. Before you spout off, I have been working with and training working dogs for almost 25 years. I have also been on buy trips to Europe and have seen many different dogs from many different breeders.
totally agree salty miss my gsd's so much.best dogs you could ever want.who knows maybe one day...
What? The largest working line German Shepherds here are 90 pounds.
They need to be lighter than show/private breeding lines. Those dogs need need to jumper over several feet tall walls.
120pounds... ffs.
Greetings from Germany.
Salty Steel, yes they do understand when you talk to them..lol.
I had one in Australia in the early eighties. They were bred by a german shepherd breeder and he called them Kanuks. German Shepherd crossed with malamute and akitas in the mix by 3rd generation. A beautiful loyal strong dog. The breader was a top dog trainer high up in the german shepherd club. he was kicked out for crossing shepherds what he wanted was the ultimate fighting dog which didnt go down to well with club members. My dog was super friendly with other dogs but if a dog had a go at him he would allways finish it quickly.
That’s awesome
My favourite is probably the East European Shepherd, but of course, classic GSD or the King Shepherd are extraordinary dogs as well!
Six weeks ago adopted a very cute 4 month old German Shepherd with a very long tail, only to find out later on that he’s a King Shepherd. He’s now 5 1/2 months old and already weighing in at 61 1/2 pounds. He's gaining size and weight like crazy. He's only about 2 1/2 inches shorter than our nine-year-old German Shepherd.
Thankfully he has a short coat. We were told that our Puppy's dad & mom were pretty big, dad is 173 pounds and mom is 131 pounds...
I feel most of these people thinking they have king shepherds by accident are really just long haired GSDs
Yes that probably happens a lot
Or overweight
When I lived in Germany, long haired GSDs were much more common than here. I got my first GSD there, they seem to breed them a bit bigger there.
My King Shepherd is short haired. She's mixed, according to her DNA, part GSD & part Swiss Mountain dog. She's now approx 5 yo & looks like a really big GSD (coloring, head, magnificent ears). But she is more even tempered & gentle. Loves all ppl & animals, unless they give her a bad vibe. However, doesn't have the sloped back end; stands more securely like the Swiss Mtn dog. Hopefully, this will prevent her from having hip dysplasia later in life. Not all King Shepherds are long haired.
@@jackiedodd4800 Not all GSD are slop backed. Only the show quality ones are. Work dog GSD are more even and less prone to these medical conditions.
Got to know about king shepherds today with this video appearing in my feed. Thanks RUclips and Dogs Now.
Thank you for the comment!
I just love german shepherds, we have 3 and counting ❤️🥰
wow such great dogs!
This guys deserve more sub, he literally reply all of our comment, BTW I love your video and I have 6 german shepherd
Thank you sir! 8 German Shepherds? Please tell me they all sleep with you at night
@@DogsNowChannel is 6 bro, they sleep in the living room
@@siokchinpoon3485 6 German shepherds? wow thats great
@@siokchinpoon3485 IAM A FIRST TIME DOG OWNER AND IAM COMFUSED WETHER TO GET GERMAN SHEPHERD OR GERMAN PINSCHER? WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST FOR FIRST TIME OWNER?
@@DogsNowChannel Is it a good 🐕 for FIRST TIME OWNER?
Just got a German shepherd this week. I am taking in a lot in.
Good luck sir! Great dogs
i used to have a German Shepheard who compared to his siblings was huge even when he got sick and lost a lot of weight eventually I had to say goodbye to him and yet after all the weight loss he still weighed 121lbs when he passed
wow 121? Amazing
It’s not healthy for a German Shepherd to weight that much, it’s an overweight for the dog.
Can't wait to get my first king shepherd, just looking for the right breeder!
Awesome! Good luck
Selahs in paw paw West Virginia is one place
Adopt dont shop
@@harshitdabas1551 some people don’t want mutts
@@harshitdabas1551 adopt and shop responsibly. Getting a dog from a breeder can be a good option and help find the perfect dog for your family. Like if you want a sports dog, service dog, therapy dog, etc. you might want to make sure they have good health guarantees that you'd know from the parents and all the ancestors having multiple health tests. Plus temperament is a big factor and puppies definitely can take after their parents which is why looking for a breeder a person might want to meet the puppies parents. Rescue dogs can be great but also aren't for everyone. Not everyone is able to accommodate a dog with issues that they are unaware of like if they have young kids and need to know a dog that will be good with kids.
Trust me I'm all for adopting. My mom has 4 rescue dogs at home and they are amazing and I love them. Personally though for my first dog I'm getting from a breeder so I have a base knowledge and experience with dogs before rescuing one that might need extra help and training.
2:26 if that one comes charging towards me... i would evaporate instantly 😹 lol
haha
Judging by the coat and structure along with the more narrow muzzle the one in that time frame looks more like a Belgian Traverse that a GSD or KS. Just my 2 cents.
Yeah I can't wait until I get my first GSD
Careful what you wish for
I have a king Shepherd and a wolf dog and both of them live with my three-year-old Macaw. Seeing the clip of the German Shepherd with the macaw reminds me of how my three played together
I can't wait if I grow up to have a GERMAN SHEPHERD AND CAT 😍😍😍
Perfect combo!
I love cats
I have a gorgeous King Shepherd & 2 cats. My Maine Coon cat has the Shepherd whipped into shape by standing his ground. All 3 have become best buddies.
@@jackiedodd4800 Thats Great!
The king shepherd is great but have to go with the GSD
So awesome
I agree. I prefer the working line German Shepherd the most. Personally I like a dog that is more dominant and serious and King Shepherds have more of a gentle temperament
@@primalcritters king Shepards are way more powerful, bad temperaments aren’t good.
Wow! Beautiful dogs both breeds. Lovem
Yes amazing. Thanks for commenting
Just FYI for anybody watching this video, a working line German Shepherd primarily comes in Black Sable, Sable, solid black, or bicolor. Some come in black and tan but it's not as common and Sables is the dominant color. Sable is also known as wolf gray and comes from the agouti locus directly from the wolf. The Sable colored dog taking a bath was a working line purebred German Shepherd and not a king shepherd. I say this only because a lot of people that see Sable working line German Shepherds don't recognize them and think they might be a husky mix because they're not familiar with a working line German Shepherd. Show line or pet line German Shepherds usually come in black and red or black and tan with a rare few coming in solid black. However, working line purebred German Shepherds predominately come in Sable or solid black. Just wanted to clear that up. A working line German Shepherd is practically a different breed from a show or a pet line German Shepherd, they tend to be much healthier, and have completely different coloring
Thank you for sharing this information!
We got a huge surprise when our german shepherd turned out to be king size 😳
110 lbs baby
Dang that’s huge lol
Ours hit 120
I am afraid your dog is an overweight gsd.
@@viniiit we don't overfeed him. He's just a big boy
@@viniiit no just bigger genes
King shephards are just majestic😍
Absolutely!
I know a King Shepherd named Beau.
I love him very much.
*I just became a proud owner of a male puppy GSD, lovely puppy! 🐕🇮🇳*
Awesome! Whats his name?
If this is your first, start training immediately. And accept that every article of clothing you own will have at least a little dog hair. That puppy will still be a puppy at 60-70 pounds. Don't expect him not to want to be around you 24 hours a day, a large dog crate can be your best friend and his "safe place", not a punishment. Good luck, there's no better friend you could ever get, owner of 5 through the years.
People kept commenting on how huge my GSD was, saying he must be mixed with a bigger breed, but nope. The rescue ranch (family abandoned him 😢) put him at 2 years due to size & 92# weight. Vet, Service Dog Trainer & others said he was not even a year when I adopted him & also underweight! He grew tremendously in the next few months. He is now about 18 months & 126 lbs. Duke is a gentle giant & I adore him & his soft, sweet but protective personality, different from others I had in the past who were working line.
You should have listed the common health issues of each breed and any notable differnces.
This was a very , very good and informative video, glad you did it. It’s very helpful and good footage . Well done.
Thank you!
My KS is 11 and losing weight. Hes prob 120 now but I’m gonna love and spoil him until the end. Best dog you could ever ask for
I love king shepherd they are my favorite dogs .
I LOVE MY KING SHEPHERDS 90lbsFemale 124lb Male. My male was a great greeter at a nursing Home and residents adored him. He Also Loves our Family very very much.
The king Shepherd reminds me of a rough collie with German Shepherd markings. They are beautiful.
Beautiful dogs!
My female German Shepherd is as big as a male so people keep calling her a male and I’m just like “yeah come at the then! You’ll get beat by a girl! Ya donut.” I now really want a king Shepherd thooo
King shepherds are very cute but mines a very big dummy and he is huge for a 1 year old king shepherd
Can’t wait till I get my king sheprad
Great video. How do we know if my GSD Max is a GSD or King Shepherd?
Order a Embark or Wisdom panel DNA test from Amazon. If it comes back with any percentage over 15% of the large breeds (Great Pyrenees, Malamute, Akita, etc) then you know for certain it was bred to be a King Shepherd. I believe these tests can go back up to 3 generations.
Thank you i really needed this!
Thanks for watching
We need to stop messing with animals ..
Breeder: "We wanted to make a German Sheperd but bigger"
Most health problems of the GSD are from show breed, not from the working dog breed. The show breed has a sloped back which causes hip displacia, this is not an issue with the straight back working breed. I have a 1 year old working class GSD, he is one of the most loyal dogs I have ever owned.
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Spot on. I got my first GSD in 1968 when the breed standard had a much straighter back and better placement of the hind legs. Over the space of a few decades the physical profile of the breed has been ruined. It's only the working breed lines that keep the original breed alive.
those slope backs look weird to me like their legs are broken and they're walking on forelegs
I've had many GSDs my Dad raised them when I young also. I had a King Shepherd over 110lbs very pretty. I have had over 10 GSDs. The King is mainly a GSD with larger long hair dogs bred in. Nothing wrong with the King. My pure bred GSDs are smaller,faster, a little bit more territorial.
Awesome! Good info!
I been exposing my german shepherd to moon stone at level 40 and he's not evolving yet
Any advise ?
I have a king shepherd and lab mix, he was smaller than his brothers and sisters, and the only one out of all of them to have a short coat, similar to a lab, but it’s really slim, and has a long thick, but still not furry tail, and very long ears, that are literally like a 1/3 his head size, he is only 4 months old, so we’ll see what changes, but he’s very energetic, yet doesn’t like to go on walks, chills in water, can eat non-stop if he had the opportunity, loves to lay with you, but still wants his space, so he’ll eventually get up and lay a little further from your feet, sometimes he’ll randomly get a burst of energy and run around the house and then proceed to jump on my bedroom door to try to knock it down like a small swat dog, man, I love this little guy
But if I’m being honest I don’t know if he’s a king shepherd, we didn’t get him from breeders, and we didn’t see the parents, just the puppies, we’ll just have to wait and see how big he gets
@@mcdspees "can est non stop if given the opportunity" That's great lol. Our dog free range eats which is rare. Just eats a little then walks away
@@DogsNowChannel maybe one day 😂 he’s still growing so maybe that’s why
@@mcdspees Yeah thats probably why. Curious to know if he keeps getting bigger. You never know could be a massive dog
I am in love with German Shepherds and larger dog breeds as well. The King Shepherd would be great for me! Too bad I already have two GSDs right now. lol!
Nice! What are your GSD names?
so cool - i wish I had one
Why stop at two? The more the merrier. Especially when they follow-you everywhere you go. lol
NO SUCH ANIMAL AS A KING SHEPARD...NONE...ZERO THIS IDIOT IS TALKING CRAP....TRY PHONING THE KENNEL CLUB FOR ONE.....There's only one type...or you Can have a mongrel that this B/S er is talking about....Iv Bred them for 30 yrs.........
6:02 yoo the dog just winked❤
sorry if I sound funny but I never saw a dog winked like that🤗It's so beautiful
This should get more views he explained it good
Thank you!
I have owned 4 German Shepherds and 2 King Shepherds. My favorite breed.
Where can I get one?
King shepherd isn’t a breed. Just working line German shepherd or show line german shepherd. Just because someone cross bred their dogs and got a dog that was german shepherd dominant with its genetics and looks doesn’t mean it’s a new breed. Just because you have a bigger german shepherd doesn’t mean it’s a king because that’s not a thing. Most of the people who say they have a gsd that’s over 100 lbs usually have a fat dog nothing more than that. And some in this video didn’t look larger than normal other than their width(fat)
I had a 200lb king shepherd and he was my more than my best friend, he was my little brother. He only lived 3 years and passed due to seizures... please be careful, these dogs(best friends) will get into your hearts.
I love you, Tucker. You set the bar higher for every dog I will ever be with. I love you boy and will always remember you. 💙
WOW 200 pounds?! Sounds like an amazing dog
lived only 3 years and had seizures, not something you should brag about...
Superb breed can't beat em and loyal good looking from baby to Adult
Wow! That last dog, getting brushed is shedding so bad. He shed that much, and gets brushed three times a week?.? 😮
Both are cute furbabies!!
Yes they are!
I ❤️ German shepherds
Thanks for watching
I have a German shepherd/ great pyrenees. He's super smart. Weighs 122 lbs and extremely protective. The breeders bred their female German shepherd and their Male great pyrenees trying to get a white shepherd. Max is the closest they came. He's blonde
I have a king Shepard bull mastiff mix. He’s a beast
Thanks for the knowledge
My dogs dad is a king and his mom a german.. he's the most friendly well natured dog I've where had .. we go to the dog park everyday and I've had 0 issues with him . He's the best good old Deiter lol. He's 15 months and Hes a healty 105lbs
I have had two King Sheppards, the first named Marko, he was enormous, an real friend voor anyone, but don't make wrong movements to one of the kids, he bite.
He died at the age of 14.
In the summer we left the backdoor open when we went to sleep, Marko did his job perfect.
Then i had a German sheppard, Cissy, a female, she was friendly, she had just one bad thing,,... she didn't like the sound from police, ambulance or the firetrucks.
She died at the age of 11.
Then came Tessa, a King Sheppard, she was a big funny dog, she was an very fine dog, my two year old grandson was her biggest friend, Tessa could play the whole day with him.
She died at the age of 13, two years ago.
The King Sheppard or the German sheppard, both fine dogs, they are friendly and good for the family, only the King Sheppard is stronger and much bigger.
But,,... there are also German Sheppards with long hair, that is the Old German Sheppard, many people think they have a King Sheppard, that is a mistake.
When you have seen or owned once a King Sheppard,... you never forget the size, they are really big.
One last comment,.. when you have a King Sheppard,.. take it with you in the village for a walk, you have plenty of room,... nobody is blocking your way.
Thank you for this comment sir. A lot of good info!
Im so glad to see someone is doing something about the genetic defects caused by over breeding in the german shepherd . This king shepherded seems to be the answer. Its truly wonderful to see.
Yes!
My sister has a king German shepherd he’s so sweet and loving and trained to :)
That’s great. Wonderful dogs
Well this answers a question for me. I have the most wonderful, beautiful friendly and loving shepherd, but he is so much bigger than other shepherds. He is about 115 lbs. Blonde/black and tan, long hair, very protective and super friendly. I have no idea what he would do if someone would try to hurt us, but I really feel like he would protect. He is a little strange though and has cost me a good bit of money. He loves to bite tires and I have had to put 6 on my vehicles. oh, and he loves licking tail pipes. So far it hasn't hurt him, but we make him stop. He is gentle with the new puppy, and i have a 16 yo Jack Russell, he follows her around and guards her.
Oh no! The tires!
I don't care. Love them both.
Yes both with work!
Both dogs are great
Thanks for watching
how can I find a breeder in the U S ?
King shepherds really are huge! They're gentle giants! The one I met loved his ears scratched!🤣❤🐾
King Shepard in 1990? Why does that photo look like 1890 lmaooo
Because that's the pic of German Shepard from 1880
I love these dog breeds. I have both of them too
I don't know about a king shepherd, but it looks like a wolf German shepherd hybrid we once had. The most affectionate playful easy going temperment that dog had. I've seen a malamute wolf hybrid and that was as beautiful.
Incidentally, the original German shepherds were a more heavy boned dog. My father as a child in German occupied Albania encountered these dogs and compared them to later examples.
Dysplasia is terrible. When it affects a dog that is a member of your family it is tragic. But here again, I suspect it relates to the evolution from the heavy boned breed to the modern one.
I must admit, it may be a matter of taste, but I would hate to take the "aloofness" out of the breed. In the case of the German shepherd, it is not a neurotic or fussy brand of aloofness, it is come by honestly.
I’m pretty certain I have a part Bohemian GSD, part King GSD. Just adopted him. Giant love monster
I've a German shepherd had him since Wee Baby
Great looking dogs - either one would be great!
Thank you for watching
very cool - awesome
How does the king Shepard go with bad hips?
Nothing more beautiful than a healthy black saddle over tan German Shepherd
Yep GSDs are the best
They are so cute
Beautiful dogs!
My King Shep is GSD with one Pyrenees grandparent. He is gorgeous and looks like a big GSD wish the tan and black. Only Pyrenees is the butt shedding lol....Everyone, including his vet when he was a pup thought he was a pure. Most loveable goofball best friend I could hope for, and my sweet protector. He does not like strangers in the house and will take quite awhile to come around to being ok with anyone I let in....but make sure I let you in. My kids dad found out the hard way when he just walked in without knocking once. Good thing he had a thick jacket on.
Awesome thanks for sharing all of this good info!
My king sheperd Lady is 105, she is beautiful. She loves her sister Holly a 7 month old Golden Retriever.
They are Beautiful 🐶😘❤
Yes both are amazing - thank you for watching
I'd really like to know what kind of brush they were using on those dogs toward the end of the video.
I had my king shepherd puppy
Both 🐕 dogs are beautiful.
True, from the word SHEPHERD it so the most beautiful in the house.
yes amazing dogs
Can a female gsd be as large as a male gsd if I train her properly with the best diet n stuff
She can be close to size
Please list or attach a link of the best King Shepherd breeders across USA , that would be really helpful
Pruthvi Raj ok working on that
@@DogsNowChannel thank u soo much
My first and only was a king my sister has a german similar size just not the build of a king these videos made me realiae i had a king and they must ne mpre common than you think as he was born 20 years ago died 7years back
Google GSD rescue near me and get a great dog almost free.. I got two Kings, mother, and son, she was 3yo and he was 15 months. Both are huge. Awesome dogs, already trained better than I ever could have..
I’m getting mine from Seha’s old fashioned large German Shepard’s out of Paw Paw , WV.
I've wanted a King SHepherd for years but Icant find any in England/ the UK. Can you help?
though I seriously love GSD's I Extremely Love King shepherds
My dog is 57 KG.... we always thought he was a german. Do you think he may be a king shepherd?
He might be
@@living2day617 I definitely understand what you're saying but really finding mates for dogs in Egypt is really tough man. Because not all people keep their dogs in healthy and safe environments unfortunately so I am still looking for a mate for him atm
@@DogsNowChannel He has the friendly guardian personality traits for sure
King Shepherds are an American experiment. Out of 5 GSD males I've had (3 import), only two were the AKC standard. I consider that a "suggestion ". My number 2 was 120 pounds, rock solid and just a massive dog. Since I owned the father, I know his breeding.
@@valeriedemello1794 yeah it seems my dog is just a regular german shepherd
I have a black and gold long haired GSD from Dutch lineage. Hes pure GSD, 5th generation pedigree, is 7 months old and is 7.5 stone. Hes huge. Hes tall. His parents are pure GSD and are also huge. There are plenty of big pure GSD's out there that arent King shepherds.
Are they being brushed or shaved?
My King Shepherd is 125 and a beast. As long as you aren’t a threat, he is the most friendly and cuddly pup ever. I have 2 other German Shepherds and he makes them look like medium size dogs😂😂😂