Breed Standard

            A large natural dog, solidly built with long seemingly disproportional, legs. The breed gives the impression of power and endurance, as well as speed. The skull is moderately broad and flat between the ears, sloping to the nose. The eye color is amber or yellow. The muzzle is not blunt, but rather pointed, tapering to the nose. The ears are erect and of medium size (proportionately smaller than the German Shepherd Dog) and internally well-furred. The coat is double with an outer coat of course guard hairs. The winter undercoat is very dense. The tail is bushy and carried straight (never curled over the back). Height: 25-36 inches.         Weight: 60-150 pounds. The coat is medium long, with prominent neck and cheek ruffs. Color phases vary from black through white, with wolf gray (agouti) and sable being the most common.

           Submit written request for consideration to the USAWA Board of Directors and comply with the following:

1. Must meet or exceed all USAWA Breed Standards and registration procedures. Unless the animal is registered with USAWA, under these Special Requirements, it can not be officially or legally called an Alsatian Shepherd or referred to as such.

2. Must have NO more than one (1) Deviation (CLASS 1), except possibly under temperament, and zero (0) Faults or Disqualifications (CLASS 2 or 3).

3. Must have both parent’s lineage verified by and be registered with USAWA.

5. Must be current on all veterinary health care, including current rabies vaccination, and submit copies of such verification to the Board of Directors.

6. Must submit copies of the following specified proof of training and socialization.

a) official Obedience Training Certificate(s) or Golden Leash Award (GLC) or Canine Good Citizen Award (CGC).

b) three (3) recent clear photos (different views) of the animal in its living quarters.

c) video [preferred] or three (3) recent clear photos of the animal interacting with humans, other than (or in addition to) the owner.