How old do Alsatians get?

Average Age for German Shepherds Most German Shepherds live in between ten and thirteen years. Owners of small breeds of dogs might see their animals live up to seventeen or twenty, but larger dogs put more strain on their bodies and simply do not live as long, no matter how well they are taken care of.

What age is a GSD a senior?

A GSD is considered a senior once they hit 7 years of age. This is the point where they begin to slow down, and may experience some of the medical conditions that German Shepherds are prone to.

Who was the first person to breed an Alsatian?

So, we know that in 1987, Schwarz had the idea of breeding a dog with the appearance of a wolf and the temperament of a companion dog. Well, her idea became a reality – the American Alsatian was born. The first American Alsatians were whelped in 1988 by Schwarz. They were bred from a purebred Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd.

Is it OK to have an American Alsatian as a pet?

While these dogs tend to have a calm temperament with low energy levels for a dog their size, simply due to how large they are, I do not recommend getting this dog if you live in an apartment. They should live in a house with ample space to move around in, ideally with a yard. These dogs make very calm house pets.

How big does an American Alsatian dog get?

The American Alsatian is a dog breed that was recently developed in California in the 1980s to resemble the now-extinct Dire Wolf. It’s a large dog breed at about 25 to 32 inches tall, weighing around 100 pounds. The average lifespan of the American Alsatian is between 9 to 13 years.

What kind of health issues does an American Alsatian have?

Since this breed is barely three decades old, American Alsatians still have health issues that they inherited from their parent breeds – German Shepherds and Alaskan Malamutes. One of the biggest health issues that these dogs often suffer from include hip and elbow dysplasia. This condition causes the hip bones to form improperly, causing pain.