Musculoskeletal Maturity German Shep. While the gsd, as many fans call this dog breed, got its start in germany, today this is the second most popular dog breed in the united states according to the american kennel club (akc) annual dog survey. Weight of a female german shepherd.

The bottom line is your german shepherd wants to be busy. This sets your german shepherd up for obesity, heart problems, liver issues, joint pain, and a host of other medical conditions. His eyes will open at around 10 days.