German Shepherd Breeds Dogs Pictures - Dogs Most popular breeds in USThe German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is a popular dog breed that is large and strong. He was originally bred for herding sheep. The breed weighs between 65 and 100 lbs. The height for males is 24 - 26 inches, for females 22 - 24 inches. The German Shepherd is in the AKC Herding Group.The German Shepherd was bred for herding of sheep.