German Shepherd, alias German Blackback (Bei), also known as German Wolfdog. People unfamiliar with dogs like to confuse German Shepherds with Wolfdogs. Looking closely at the German Shepherd, it looks somewhat similar to a wolf, but of course it is not a wolf dog. German Shepherd originated in Germany and has a long history, and a common concept of wolf dog refers to those dogs that look like German Shepherds or some wolf-like dogs (including German Shepherds). Essentially, there is a big difference between a German Shepherd and a Wolfdog. To really understand the German Shepherd and the Wolfdog, you need to know how to tell the difference between the two.
1. Differences in pedigree genes
Wolf dog breeds German shepherd, black-backed, wolf-blue, and other grass dogs that look like wolves or stringers. It’s not hard to tell the difference between these dogs and German Shepherds. Due to the influence of its pedigree and genetics, the difference between ordinary wolf dogs and German Shepherds will appear relatively large. German Shepherds are genetically a dog with independent blood and genes. In a German Shepherd standing among a pack of wolf dogs, an experienced person can recognize a German Shepherd at a glance.
German Shepherd
wolf dog
Second, the different definitions of species
By definition, “wolf dog” is not an exact breed name, it will point to a wider range, and the German shepherd is mainly a dog breed. The term “wolf dog” was first used to distinguish the “stupid dog” in the earlier rural areas, which is what we call the Chinese pastoral dog. Because the dog looks like a wolf, it is named wolf dog.
Chinese pastoral dog
Three, the difference in shape and character
High-quality and healthy German Shepherds have a gentle temperament, high obedience, keen senses, high vigilance, moderate body size, and a well-proportioned and strong body. The German Shepherd’s face is dark and shiny, the ears are erect and looks energetic, the body has thick hair, the body muscles are strong and compact, the limbs and claws are sharp and hard, the body is straight, and the entire body parts are very well-proportioned and harmonious, making the German Shepherd appear to be very well-proportioned and harmonious. A dignified beauty.
The wolf dog is like a wild wolf, fierce in nature, and has a keen sense of smell. Large and powerful. Eyes like torches, ears lobed tail. The fur is soft or hard, and the back hair is shiny and the limbs are strong and powerful. Because wolfdogs include a wide range of coat colors, there are also many. Most of them are yellow and black, but there are also some individual colors. For example, the black wolf dog is pure black. All wolves have erect ears, but not vice versa.
In fact, if you understand it, you can tell the difference between a German Shepherd and a Wolfdog at a glance. Knowing the above knowledge, parents can also distinguish them when buying pet dogs, they will not be fooled, and they can buy their favorite heart meat.
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