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German Shepherd Mix

 

Do you have a German Shepherd Mix?

As the AKC's second most popular dog, German Shepherd mixes are exploding in popularity.

As of 2011, GSD mixes are the most popular "mutts," according to the Mutt Census.* It is good to know about the different breeds that make up your dog.

You can better understand your mixed breed dog when you know what she is made of. This will help you with better evaluate training methods and exercise requirements.

While mixes tend to be healthier than purebreds, it is always good to be aware of any common dog health problems your dog may be prone to.

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What are some common German Shepherd mixed breeds? And what traits will they share?


Common GSD Mixes

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Belgian Shepherd Malinois

Belgian Shepherd Malinois mixes are becoming more common. Many police k9's now favor this intelligent, hard working mixed breed. Not intended for the first time owner, the German Shepherd Malinois mix needs extensive training, socialization and a job.

~Belgian Shepherd Malinois


Border Collie German Shepherd Mix

A German Shepherd Collie mix is an extremely intelligent and hard working dog. A Border Colllie Shepherd mix will make an excellent herder. And should be very easy to train.

~Border Collie German Shepherd mix


German Shepherd Husky Mix

A Shepherd Husky mix will have a strong work ethic. Both are known "talkers" so a Husky Shepherd mix is a very vocal dog.

~German Shepherd Husky mix


German Shepherd Lab Mix

A Lab Shepherd mix will be a very hard worker. And most likely easier to train than a pure GSD. A Lab German Shepherd... Marley meets Rin Tin Tin?

~German Shepherd Lab mix


Shepadoodle

Cross between a German Shepherd and a Standard Poodle, this dog is very intelligent. Recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club, this mixed breed is a low to no shedding dog.

German Shepherd Standard Poodle Hybrids are protective like Shepherds, but sociable like Labradoodles. A Shepadoodle will want to be close to you, but also enjoys being independent. They normally weigh between 50-70 pounds.


Wolf Dog

A Wolf Dog Hybrid will be a very intelligent animal. Skittish by nature, wolfdogs will not make great guard dogs. They have special needs and may be illegal in some areas.

~Wolf Dog


Miniature German Shepherd

What if my German Shepherd size is smaller than the growth chart suggests? Could she be a miniature German Shepherd?

A mini or dwarf GSD is very rare. It is likely that she is a mixed GSD.


What is a Mixed Dog Breed?

When a dog breed is planned, you will see terms such as F1, F1b, F2, F2b and F3. What does this mean?

  • F1 refers to a first generation puppy. For instance, this dog will be 50% purebred German Shepherd and 50% purebred Siberian Husky.

  • F1b is also called a backcross puppy. Using the same example as above, this dog will be 25% purebred German Shepherd and 75% purebred Siberian Husky. For example, an F1 GSD and Husky cross is bred back to a Husky.

  • F2 refers to a second generation puppy. This would be an F1 hybrid crossed with another F1 hybrid. A GSD/Husky mix bred with and another GSD/Husky mix. This dog will contain the same amount of purebred GSD as purebred Husky.

  • F2b is a second generation backcross puppy. An F1 bred to an F1b (hybrid backcross).

  • F3 is and F2 hybrid crossed with another F2 hybrid.

  • Multi-generation is an F3 (or higher generation hybrid) crossed with an F3 or another higher generation hybrid.

*National Mutt Census

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Other Mixed Breed GSDs

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GSD Mix named Mac - What is the mix?  starstarstarstarstar
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He's less than half the standards right now at 4 months... (which according to the teeth mentions,...

Shepherd mix with shiny short non-shedding coat  starstarstarstarstar
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Rockey - German Malinois Shepherd Puppy  starstarstarstarstar
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He is so far a true Diplomat representing honorably ...

Do you know what my Kylie is?  starstarstarstarstar
Kylie is super smart and loving, very active and always jumping around. She has GS markings, but is a small dog. The vet couldn't figure out what she is!...

Under-nourished or GSD mix?  starstarstarstarstar
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Life with Pookie  starstarstarstarstar
Pookie is the most beautiful, intelligent, resillient, protective, loyal dog I have ever own.
She is my little princess. Gold and white in color. Although ...

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I am am sending my puppy photos at the age of 1 month. I am ...

Wondering what type of German Shepherd mix Ginger is?  starstarstarstarstar
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She ...

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She is 3 to 4 months. It look like she is part German Shepherd but I don't know what she is mixed with. If you can figure it out let me know.

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My German Shepherd Belgian Shepherd mix  starstarstarstarstar
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Still don't know what kind of Belgian ...

Pepper, is a German Shepherd mix, but we don't know what kind. . .  starstarstarstarstar
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My Dog Felix - GSD Mix  starstarstarstarstar
My dog Felix was adopted a couple of months ago from the streets, so I have no idea about his background.

He does look like he's a German Shepherd ...

Border Collie x German Shepherd mix Noki  starstarstarstarstar
Our Noki looks like a small black German Shepherd, big erect ears, with some white on her chest and on her left paws.

She loves people, herding (we ...

Marley - German Shepherd Lab mix  starstarstarstarstar
My husband and I think Marley is a German Shepherd Lab mix. That's what we tell everyone.

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Ryder - German Shepherd Dutch Shepherd Mix  starstarstarstarstar
german shepherd mix, dutch shepherd

My Wonderful German Shepherd Lab Mix  starstarstarstarstar
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IDK - German Shepherd Mix  starstarstar
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I'...

50% GSD - 50% Rafeiro do Alentejo  starstarstar
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What kind of GSD Mix is Seila?  Not rated yet
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She's pretty smart! She is already now potty ...

Odin - German Shepherd mixed with Chow  Not rated yet
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Sasha - Our GS & Husky Girl  Not rated yet
Sasha is such an awesome dog. She has the coloring of a Shepherd, but the body structure of a husky. She's a family dog. She loves to play and run and ...

Chevy the Shepherd Mix  Not rated yet
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My German Shepherd Golden Mix  Not rated yet
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My 4 month old German Shepherd Puppy  Not rated yet
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He is very hyper and if he knows you, as soon as you walk into ...

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Kody - German Shepherd Akita mix  Not rated yet
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This mix is very loyal and loving. Great with puppies, wicked smart, and constantly "talks". Loves ...

My German Sheperd Puppy Mixed with What ?  Not rated yet
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In the beginning she was kind of timid and a little wild. But now she is ...

Chance - 3 quarter GSD with 1 quarter Husky  Not rated yet
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Standing on his hind legs, he is nearly 6 feet tall.

Basically anyone who sees him talks about ...

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Our dog Buck is Shepherd and Rottweiler. We are looking for another, the same mix. Can you help!

I have a great big mixed German Shepherd  Not rated yet
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When ...

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My German Shepherd Golden Retriever  Not rated yet
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One thing you can not tell from the picture is that she has a spotted tongue,...

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Dad is a husky, the mom is a black German Shepherd.

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Max  Not rated yet
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Ginger - German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix?  Not rated yet
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Do you think they are Dutch Shepherds and ...

German Shepherd Husky Akita  Not rated yet
These dogs are a mix between a German Shepherd, Husky, and Akita. They are very protective dogs. They make great guard dogs. They are very intimidating,...

My Puppy Ace  Not rated yet
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German Shepherd Chow Mix  Not rated yet
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