German Shepherd vs Labrador? The ultimate conundrum! They are both quite different personalities, but equally appealing in their own unique ways. The German Shepherd vs Labrador debate involves the two most popular pet dogs in the US, year after year. For nearly 30 years, the Labrador Retriever has kept the […] Read More
Baby German Shepherd – How Your Tiny Puppy Will Grow
Baby German Shepherd Dogs are born deaf, blind, almost immobile, and completely dependent on mom. But your newborn German Shepherd puppy will develop rapidly over the first few weeks. They gain weight, open their eyes and ears, and are soon rushing around, falling over each other and starting to wrestle […] Read More
German Shepherd Boxer Mix
The German Shepherd Boxer mix is a hybrid designer dog with one German Shepherd Dog parent and one Boxer dog parent. This cross breed is robust, active and intelligent. German Shepherd Boxer mixes are protective, keen watchdogs and loyal companions. Contents A combination of working origins. What do they look […] Read More
Silver German Shepherd
Silver German Shepherd dogs have a coat that changes the classic black and tan up to include a special silver sheen. You won’t find a totally silver German Shepherd puppy, but they can have a large number of shining hairs on their face, body and legs. At first glance they […] Read More
German Shepherd Pitbull Mix
German Shepherd Pitbull mix dogs are affectionate, loyal, protective, and devoted to their families. A designer cross between a purebred American Pitbull Terrier and German Shepherd Dog, they are known as German Sheppits, Shepherd Pits or German Pits. These bold, confident dogs are naturally protective and great watchdogs. Although there […] Read More
Border Collie German Shepherd Mix
The Border Collie German Shepherd Mix, or Shollie, is a cross between the guardian German Shepherd Dog and herding Border Collie. They are around 25 inches tall, weigh about 70lbs and live into their teens. Shollies are intelligent working dogs, with very athletic and agile characters who although trainable need […] Read More
German Shepherd Rottweiler Mix
A German Shepherd Rottweiler mix is a designer breed. It results from the crossing of a purebred German Shepherd Dog with a pedigree Rottweiler. These awesome hybrid dogs are clever, protective and bold making them great watchdogs, guard dogs and companions for some lifestyles and families. Known as the Shepweiler, […] Read More
Miniature German Shepherd Dog
Miniature German Shepherd dogs are shorter, lighter versions of the standard loyal, protective German Shepherd, weighing under 65lbs. They have the courage, intelligence and affectionate nature of a standard German Shepherd, in a more manageable body. But making this large military, police and service dog smaller has its drawbacks. Miniature […] Read More
German Shepherd Mix: 25 Popular and 6 Rare Cross Breed Dogs
A German Shepherd mix is any dog with one German Shepherd parent and one parent from another pure breed. Or they are a second generation Shepherd mix, so their parents or possible grandparents are a combination of a German Shepherd and another dog breed. The aim behind mixing a German […] Read More
Blue Heeler German Shepherd Mix
A Blue Heeler German Shepherd mix dog has one German Shepherd Dog parent, and one Australian Cattle Dog parent. This is an incredibly intelligent and loyal hybrid. They are friendly and loving to their families, but wary of strangers and make great watchdogs. Positive training, plenty of exercise, supervision and […] Read More
Old German Shepherd
An old German Shepherd has been around for at least eight years. They are likely to have some gray hairs around the muzzle, move a little slower than they used to and might have some clouding to their eyes as cataracts form. Some elderly German Shepherd dogs will behave just […] Read More
White German Shepherd Dogs
White German Shepherd dogs are large, protective, loyal dogs that form strong bonds with their family. German Shepherds belong to the herding or pastoral group of dogs. They have incredible plush white coats, erect ears, soulful eyes and a trademark goofy grin. This highly intelligent and energetic breed has strong […] Read More
German Shepherd Lifespan
The longest living German Shepherds are recorded as having survived to 18 years old, and perhaps even older. Although it’s nowhere near scientific, I personally know at least two families that claim to have had Shepherds live into their late teens a few decades ago. So it’s surprising when you […] Read More
German Shepherd Vs Husky
German Shepherd vs Husky is a common canine conundrum, because at least on the surface they are quite similar dogs. They’ve got thick coats, upright ears, long muzzles and slender builds. They are also both loyal, hard headed breeds that largely left the working world a few generations ago and […] Read More
German Shepherd Husky Mix – The Gerberian Shepsky Breed
The German Shepherd Husky mix is often known as the Gerberian Shepsky, a hybrid combination of purebred German Shepherd Dog and pedigree Siberian Husky. This active, intelligent, working dog is a regular puppy powerhouse when it comes to cool genetics. They are slim but tall dogs, that thrive with regular […] Read More
15 Things To Buy For A German Shepherd Puppy
There are some things to buy for a German Shepherd puppy which are non-negotiable – you simply can’t raise one without them. Other things are nice-to-have, or their importance will depend upon your lifestyle, and puppy parenting choices. Things like a collar, harness, and leash are important for your dog’s […] Read More
8 Week Old German Shepherd Dog – Facts And Puppy Routines
8 week old German Shepherd puppies are ready to be separated from their littermates and settle into their new homes. Bringing home that new puppy is an exciting time, but it’s also challenging. It’s a time of sleepless nights, potty training, bite inhibition and lovely bonding! Contents Life with a […] Read More
Black German Shepherd Dogs
Black German Shepherd dogs are beautiful. Their striking single tone comes from a rare combination of recessive genes for the black pigment eumelanin. This sets them apart from the majority of dog breeds, who inherit a solid black coat from a simple dominant gene. And the black German Shepherd is […] Read More
Doberman vs German Shepherd
Doberman vs German Shepherd is always a close call, because they’ve got a lot of similarities. Both were bred to work and serve people. They originally hail from German, and are products of careful, focused breeding efforts over many decades. But they aren’t identikit dogs. Doberman are usually slightly heavier […] Read More
Fantastic Female German Shepherd Facts
Female German Shepherd dogs are slightly smaller, lighter and more delicate in their features than their male counterparts. A female German shepherd puppy may be the best choice if you are primarily seeking a pet or a guard dog for the family. This is because they have a stronger tendency […] Read More