American vs European German Shepherds

Let's see if there is so big difference between American and European German Shepherd...

European German Shepherd Dogs

Regulation: 
European German Shepherds are under regulation of German Shepherd Club of Germany. Ogranisation gives  to each registered dog the seal of approval.

Physical features:
European GSD have bigger heads, straighter line on their hind legs, shorter and wider backline.

Traits:
They are better suited as working dogs than their American counterparts. They make better guard dogs. The majority of police dogs are from European lines. German Shepherd Club has worked hard at preserving the working temperament of GSD for many years.

American German Shepherd Dogs 

Regulation:
American German Shepherd Dogs are under regulations of American Kennel Club but they don't have as many regulations as their European brothers  have.

Physical characteristics:
They are bigger than European GSD and they have more refined head, their hind legs bend more. Torso is more angled from front to back.

Traits:
American GSD are know for  being elegant, having graceful walk.

Now you know how to see the difference between this dogs.
And what about White German Shepherd? Have you ever seen?
Follow next post I will write about them ;)