A German Shepherd skeleton is longer than it is tall. An adult GSD body length is around 36–42.5 inches and is approximately 22-26 inches tall.
The breed has a deep chest, which means that it has a long, well-formed rib cage, giving it more lung capacity.
German Shepherds have angulated shoulders and rear bones, allowing them to be agile and fast while running.
The breed has a scissor bite, which means upper incisors slightly overlap the lower incisors when the mouth is closed.