Adopt A German Shepherd Dog

161 available German Shepherd Dogs near you

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Luci

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 yrs

Leesburg, VA

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
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Princess

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs

Leesburg, VA

Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
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
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oshie

German Shepherd Dog Beagle

Male, adult

Sterling, VA

Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with Black
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Pancake 6757

German Shepherd Dog

Female, adult

Sterling, VA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
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Brienza 6974

German Shepherd Dog

Female, puppy

Sterling, VA

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Aladar 6875

German Shepherd Dog

Male, adult

Sterling, VA

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
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Vivian7212

German Shepherd Dog

Female, adult

Sterling, VA

Color
Black
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Bane 6755

German Shepherd Dog

Male, adult

Sterling, VA

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) -
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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Raven 6524

German Shepherd Dog

Female, adult

Sterling, VA

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Brie 7211

German Shepherd Dog

Female, adult

Sterling, VA

Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) -
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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Jagr 6823

German Shepherd Dog

Male, puppy

Sterling, VA

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
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Sheeba 6400

German Shepherd Dog

Female, senior

Sterling, VA

Color
White
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not 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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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!

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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.