A German Shepherd Lab
Mix
Do you have a German Shepherd Lab Mix?
Your dog should be easy to train with a strong
propensity to work. This German Shepherd mix will likely shed
moderately.
 Recognized
by the AKC in 1917, the Labrador Retriever is a very versatile dog. A
member of the Sporting Group, labs make excellent hunting, service and
companion dogs.
Hunters rely on them to retrieve game, but they also
make
excellent therapy dogs and are commonly used in search and rescue
operations and narcotics detection.
One of the easiest dogs to train, the lab is known for
being
loving, affectionate and patient. A popular family dog, they are good
natured and love other dogs as well as children.
Labs love to
work and need a lot of exercise. Regular activity is important for this
breed as they are prone to weight issues if not exercised regularly.
Normally black, chocolate or yellow, Labs are easy to
groom,
with a short, waterproof coat which sheds seasonally. They stand around
22 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 55 and 75 pounds.
In addition to obesity, Labrador Retrievers can be prone
to allergies, arthritis, epilepsy, hip and elbow dysplasia,
hypothyroidism, and retinal folds and progressive
retinal atrophy.
Lab Shepherd Mix
Like the German Shepherd, the Lab is very versatile and
excels at
many different activities. This dog could make an excellent seeing eye
dog, search
and rescue dog or police
K9 in narcotics detection.
 A Lab
German
Shepherd will have a manageable coat. Both
breeds
are double coated, but a Labrador's hair is much shorter than a
shepherd's.
A Lab Shepherd mix dog will likely show a high degree of
dog
intelligence. A German Shepherd is ranked third, while a Lab
is in the number 7 spot.
This German Shepherd mix will likely be easier
to train than a purebred GSD. And a bit less challenging.
Famous German Shepherd Mix
When I first saw Marley & Me, I assumed the star
was a German Shepherd yelloy lab mix, due to his stubbornness.
Former US President Bill Clinton's white house companion
was a Labrador named Buddy.
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