This document is an illustrated guide to the German Shepherd dog written by Linda J Shaw. It contains detailed sections on the skeletal structure, musculature, and anatomy of the head of the German Shepherd. The guide provides information on the horse and wolf origins of the breed. It examines the bones, muscles, nerves and organs that make up the internal structure of the dog. The head section analyzes skull proportions, planes and secondary sex characteristics in the breed. The document aims to educate readers on the physical structure and standards of the German Shepherd dog.