How can you tell if your puppy is Alsatian?
How can you tell if your puppy is Alsatian? Examining the Dog's Coat One of the most obvious ways to tell a German Shepherd from other dog breeds is by simply looking at its coat. When we think of the typical German Shepherd, we think of tan coloring with black facial and saddle markings. The coat is typically dense and short and lies close to the body. Are German Shepherds and Alsatians the same? The name Alsatian comes from the German French border area of Alsace-Lorraine; however, the original name of the dog is German Shepherd dog. These two names...