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King Shepherd Puppies for Sale
King Shepherd
Lil’ Red, the King Shepherd. Courtesy of
Amy's Acres King Shepherds.
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Description |
The build of the King Shepherd is slightly
long, robust and muscular; the structure is solid. The head is in good
proportion to the body and moderately wide between the eyes. The forehead, seen
from in front and in profile, is only slightly rounded, with or without a medial
furrow which is moderately well defined. The cheeks are not too full, are
moderately curved and when viewed from the top should be much in the form of a
"V", well filled in under the eyes. The thick firm ears are of medium
size, moderately wide at the base, set on high and pointed; they are carried
erect and slightly forward. (puppies up to the age of 4-6 months, and sometimes
older, do not carry their ears completely erect). The eyes are medium size and
almond-shaped set somewhat aslant and not protuberant, as nearly as possible
matching the surrounding coat in shades of brown, and from very light to dark
are acceptable. The chest is deep and broad. Thickly feathered, the tail
reaches at least to the hocks. The tail is carried down and slightly curved;
when excited or in movement, the dog raises the tail, which becomes more curved,
without however going beyond the vertical. It must not, moreover, lie on or curl
up on the back. Docked tails are inadmissible. The paws are round and short with
a well closed, arched. The pads are very hard. The nails are short and strong,
generally dark in color. Dewclaws are usually removed. The King Shepherd comes
in a wide range of acceptable colors. These are as follows: Sable (a brownish
tan with brown or black markings or a grayish silver with black markings); black
saddle with tan, gold, cream, tan or silver markings. Strong, rich colors and
pigments are highly preferred. Small white spots on the chest are acceptable.
Pale, washed-out colors are serious faults. The undercoat is invariably little
colored, except in black dogs. White, blue, or liver colored dogs or a dog with
a nose that is not black are not accepted in the show ring. Puppies change color from birth
until they get their final coat. There are two coat varieties; coarse-haired,
which are straight and longhaired which are light and wavy. |
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Temperament |
The King Shepherd is self-confident with a
well-balanced nervous system and should not be shy. Extremely intelligent and
easy to train. Faithful and eager to please their owners. This breed makes a
fine working dog and sheep-herder. A courageous watch and guard dog showing
courage and hardiness in his role of protector. They make very nice companions.
The King Shepherd is full of strength and vigor. Friendly towards strangers,
children and other animals. A docile, obedient breed with an easy gait and
plenty of stamina. The objective in training this
dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates
under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. Because a dog communicates his displeasure with growling and eventually biting, all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. The humans must be the ones making the decisions, not the dogs. That is the only way your relationship with your dog can be a complete success. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 25-29 inches (64-74 cm.)
Weight: 90-150 pounds (41-69 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The King Shepherd is not recommend for
apartment life. They do best with at least a large yard. |
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Exercise |
The King Shepherd
love strenuous activity, preferably combined with training of some kind, for
these dogs are very intelligent and crave a good challenge.
They need to be taken on a daily, brisk,
long walk, jog or
run alongside you when you bicycle.
If under-exercised, this breed can become
restless and destructive. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life Expectancy |
10-11 years |
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Grooming |
The coat is highly weather-resistant. The
King Shepherd should be brushed regularly. Bathe only when necessary. |
| Origin |
American dog breeders Shelley Watts-Cross
and David Turkheimer developed this large breed from American and European
German Shepherd Dogs, Alaskan Malamutes, and Great Pyrenees. An official breed
club was established in 1995. |
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Group |
Herding |
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Recognition |
ARBA, AKSC, WWKC, ERBDC, SKC, APRI, DRA |
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ARBA = American
Rare Breed Association
AKSC = American King Shepherd Club
WWKC = World Wide Kennel Club
ERBDC = Eastern Rare Breed Dog Club
SKC = States Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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King Shepherds - "The dog on the
left is a 20 month old female named Windy, weighing 90 pounds & 29" tall at
the shoulders. On the right is a 28 month old male named Berrin, weighing
115 pounds 31" tall at the highest point of the shoulders."
Courtesy of Amy's Acres King Shepherds
Lady the King Shepherd. Courtesy of Amy's Acres King
Shepherds.
"This photo was taken in front of a
standard size filing cabinet. The pup is a few days shy of 12 weeks old,
Powder Milk Bisquet of Amy's Acres, is 34lbs and her ears top the second
drawer of the cabinet, to give an example of just how large these Shepherds
are, even as puppies. This pup is from a Berrin / Lady litter."
Courtesy of Amy's Acres King Shepherds
Polar, the King Shepherd. Courtesy of Amy's Acres King
Shepherds.
Cilla the King Shepherd. Courtesy of Amy's Acres King
Shepherds.
Cilla, the female King Shepherd at 15
months old, standing next to his owner, whom is 5' 9" tall.
Berrin the King Shepherd. Courtesy of Amy's Acres King
Shepherds.
Windy the King Shepherd. Courtesy of Amy's Acres King
Shepherds.
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Grand Monarch Ch. Chateau De Chief’s Bustah
Bruin, owned and bred by Shelley Watts-Cross and
George Cross, Chateau De Chief Kennels.
Grand Monarch Ch. Timber Chase’s Niko
of Chateau De Chief, bred by Shelley Watts-Cross, Chateau De Chief Kennels
and owned by Scott Mertz.
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Maja a King Shepherd puppy at 5 weeks.
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Niko, the King Shepherd puppy at 3 months old.
Niko, the King Shepherd puppy at 4 months old.
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