Black German Shepherd dog breed profile

German Shepherds are pretty recognizable. Even if you’ve never owned a German Shepherd, you probably know exactly what they look like. However, the black German Shepherd is much less well-known. This coloration is extremely rare and not currently recognized by most major kennel clubs. Currently, the German Shepherd as a whole is recognized as the 2nd most popular dog in the United States according to the AKC. They declined somewhat after WWII due to their affiliation with Germany. But they have since grown significantly in popularity. Usually, German Shepherds have a single coat pattern – black and tan. However, fully black German Shepherds do exist. This is not due to crossbreeding; the gene for completely black coats is carried by purebred German Shepherds. It is much rarer than the usual coloration, though. They are highly sought after and expensive, despite the fact that they can’t compete in dog shows. #BlackGermanShepherddog #BlackGermanShepherddogs #Shepherddogs