Massive, powerful and courageous, King Shepherds are said to be more than capable property guardians. They're reportedly easy to train and get along with children, making the breed a good family pet and urban companion.

The King Shepherd comes in two main coat types, the straight/coarse and the wavy/long, both of which are very dense and weatherproof. There is a great variety of colours accepted, but most dogs have common GSD colourings. Average height is around 28 inches.