Adopt A German Shepherd Dog

35 available German Shepherd Dogs near you

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Maverick

German Shepherd Dog Australian Shepherd

Male, 6 mos

New Albany, OH

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
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Rocco

German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever

Male, adult

New Albany, OH

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Iris

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with Black
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Loki

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos

Lewis Center, OH

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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DINO

German Shepherd Dog Weimaraner

Male, 5 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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DIXIE

German Shepherd Dog Bernese Mountain Dog

Female, 8 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Powell

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Hillary

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Zoey

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Betsy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Winchester

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Reynold

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 mos

Columbus, OH

Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a German Shepherd Dog

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an German Shepherd Dog - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost to adopt a German Shepherd from a shelter is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. Buying German Shepherds from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on whether or not they’re from working dog or show-dog bloodlines, they can cost anywhere from $500 to $7,000.

You can adopt a German Shepherd through a rescue that specializes in German Shepherds. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available German Shepherds in your area.

German Shepherd Dog fun facts

Fun Facts:

Because of their strength, intelligence, and keen ability to herd, track, and obey, the GSD is the go-to choice for police, armed services, prison officers, search-and-rescue teams, drug officers, and private protection agencies around the world.

GSDs are ranked third among all breeds for intelligence (behind Border Collies and Poodles). They also make wonderful leaders of the blind, coming in as the second breed choice after the Labrador Retriever.

The 1950s TV series The Adventures of Rin Tin Tincontributed to the GSD being one of the most beloved and popular dogs in North America and the UK. Rin Tin Tin even has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

German Shepherd Dog hero photo

German Shepherd Dog Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about German Shepherd Dog types to temperament and health issues to popular German Shepherd Dog mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.