The black German Shepherd is much less well-known. This coloration is extremely rare and not currently recognized by most major kennel clubs.

Currently, the German Shepherd as a whole is recognized as the 2nd most popular dog in the United States according to the AKC. They declined somewhat after WWII due to their affiliation with Germany. It is much rarer than the usual coloration, though. They are highly sought after and expensive, despite the fact that they can’t compete in dog shows.

Black German Shepherds are a rare type of German Shepherd with a magnificent solid jet black coat. What makes them unique is their solid black coat which gleams under the sun. This coat is also sometimes a bit fluffier and straighter than other Shepherds.

You will also hear these dogs being called: Black Shepherds, All Black German Shepherds and Black GSDs. All of these names are used for the Black German Shepherd.