0_Apprentice
My dad has two German Shepherds.  I do not know anything about that breed except they are much bigger than my dogs.
1_Wizard
I had one growing up, we called him Max. They have alot of health issues, the breed originally came from Germany.
0_Apprentice
What kind of health issues?
1_Wizard
They have problems with their hips alot, when theyre oldder especially. Their official name is German Sheperd Dog(GSD)
0_Apprentice
Are the hip problems genetic or due to their height and weight?
1_Wizard
More so because of their height and weight. The breed was also known as Alsatian in Britain and Ireland.