Qualities that are important are:
- structure and conformation (hips and elbows have to be rated breed able by SV or OFA.)
- train-ability
- correct drives
- temperament
"Our shepherd dog is a working dog, and that he must only be bred as such. With working dogs, however, usefulness ranks higher than beauty, indeed, their real beauty and their only nobility consist in their complete suitability and in a balanced, proportionate linking-together of each and every part."Capt. v. Stephanitz.
