

There are no temperament tests required either.

There is another serious issue to consider when looking at this type of dog - there is no hip certification required by the main breed registries in the United States. In addition, there are several health concerns that seem to be more common among these dogs, such as bloat, allergies, and excessive shedding. The German Shepherds of this type usually have thinner bones, narrower heads, exaggerated angulation, and softer ears and pasterns.

American Bloodlines are practically a different breed of dog, as breeders who promote this type do not follow the international German Shepherd breed standard.
