How does a BSD differ from a German Shepherd Dog (GSD)?
They are significantly different both in body structure and temperament. The BSD is a more elegant dog with lighter bone. The BSD stands four square and is the same height to the shoulders as it is from point of shoulder to pelvis, while the GSD has a long, sloping back and walks flatter on the foot. The BSD head is finer and more chiseled, with smaller, high set triangular ears. . The GSD is typically tan, with a black saddle, although it can be solid black and carry the recessive long coat gene which can confuse the casual observer with the BSD. The BSD is considered to be more sensitive than a GSD, which means they respond best to very positive reward based play training.
