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German Shepherd Dog Breed Standard:
From Schutzhund USA web page: Size/Weight
Males: Height at the wither 60 cm to 65 cm (23in-26in)
Weight 30 kg to 40 kg (66-89lbs)
Females: Height at the wither 55 cm to 60 cm (21in-23in)
Weight 22 kg - 32 kg (48lb-72lbs)
From AKC web page :
males at the top of the highest point of the shoulder blade is 24 to 26 inches;
bitches: 22 to 24 inches.
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