The prevalence of HD in female GSDs, Goldens, and Saints was significantly higher than for
males of those breeds in one Swedish study by Swenson, Audell, & Hedhammar, and reported in JAVMA, vol.
Males of the breed weigh between 24 and 33 pounds at maturity while females are a little smaller, around 18 to 27 pounds.
The
mature male of this breed should stand 23 to 27 inches at the withers; the adult female should be 22 to 25 inches in height.
The
adult male of this breed should stand 22 inches or taller at the withers; bitches should stand 21 inches or taller in height.
One in 10
males of this breed is likely to be a cryptorchid (have an undescended testicle, which means the dog should be neutered).
The males of this breed can stand up to 22 inches high, while females reach up to 21 inches high.
The male of this breed tends to be slightly larger than the female.
Females tend to be at higher risk than
males of these breeds to develop disease.
The male of any breed of dog has a natural instmct to lift his leg and «mark» his territory.
Males of the breed are a little larger than females in both height and weight.
For many of us, one of the reasons why we want a big dog is for protection but often the impression left by a German Shepherd or a Doberman Pinscher is enough to waylay a bad guy whereas the protective temperament that can go along with
a male of some breeds could be more then you want to live with on a daily basis.
The male of a breed tends to be larger, more robust, and with a higher level of endurance then the female, making them more attractive as working dogs and canine athletes.
The breed standard indicates that
the males of the breed are ideally between 21 and 24 inches (53 and 61 cm) tall at the withers and weighing between 45 and 60 pounds (20 and 27 kg).