Over the past few years, there has been an increased attraction to the designer or mixed breed dogs, and some mixed breeds have become popular. Some breeders and dog owners also believe that mixed breed dogs inherit the good qualities of their parents and are healthier than their parent breeds. German Shepherds are among the most popular dog breeds in the world. They originated in Germany and their lineage dates back to the 1800s.
German Shepherds have been successfully crossed with Siberian Huskies, Pugs, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, Poodles, Chinese Wolves, Labradors, Chows, Collies, and many other purebreds. Each of these different breeds is well complemented when mixed with GSD.
So what are the most popular German Shepherd mixes and Photos?
1#Golden Shepherd (German Shepherd / Golden Retriever)
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The laid-back and friendly nature of the Golden Retriever combined with the intelligence and muscularity of the German Shepherd gave birth to the Golden Shepherd. If bred properly, the German Shepherd Golden Retriever mix should excel in agility, obedience, tracking, and herding or retrieving. Both German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers are devoted companions eager to please, so you can expect the same qualities across.
What does a Golden Shepherd look like? Despite their name, many blonde German Shepherds are more than just blonde. Golden Shepherd can be black, cream, sable, amber, yellow, tan, gold, white, or a combination of any two colors. thick undercoat. She is approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) long when standing and weighs between 50 and 80 pounds (22 - 36 kg). The Golden Shepherd is a highly trainable dog. This breed can learn commands relatively quickly and will perform them to the best of its ability. The Golden Shepherd benefits greatly from the training of an experienced dog owner.
2#The Labrashepherd (German Shepherd / Labrador)
Labrashepherds are among the most famous German shepherd crosses. Labrashepherd will be a harmonious blend of the playfulness and affection of Lab with the vigilance and loyalty of GSD. They are intelligent and easy to train. This mix has less intensity, drive, and aggression than a purebred shepherd. Labrashepherds make great watchdogs and have an affinity for activities such as agility and dock diving.
Labrashepherds are usually black or black and tan, and may occasionally have liver or chocolate. They have semi-spiny ears, weigh about 70 to 95 pounds and stand 22 to 27 inches tall. Shepherd Labrador mixes have a medium-short, dense, and water-resistant double coat that is fairly compact and have fairly long, semi-bristly tails, except when active, when they hang low.
3#The Shepweiler: Shepweiler Or Rottweiler Shepherd (German Shepherd / Rottweiler)
The powerful cross between the GSD and the Rottweiler combines intelligence and agility with absolute strength and durability. The "shepweiler", also known as the "Rotten Shepherd" or "Rottie", is a hybrid of the German Shepherd Rottweiler. Because the two breeds are so similar in appearance, his physical characteristics best describe this dog as a larger, more robust GSD.
Your Rottie Shepherd is likely to be black and tan or mahogany with brown markings, a more varied pattern than the stereotypical saddle of a Rottweiler or GSD. Shepweilers can also be cream or sable, with erect or semi-erect ears, a thick, short to medium coat, a broad face, and a sturdy, square build. Shepweilers are very active and intelligent. Typically, half German Shepherd and half Rottweiler mixes have dark brown eyes. shepweilers are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder. They weigh 80 to 150 pounds. Depending on their sex, they are classified as a medium to large breed. Common physical characteristics inherent to this dog are its barrel chest appearance, muscularity, and possibly initially floppy ears.
4#The Shug (German Shepherd / Pug)
The Shug is a cross between a Pug and a German Shepherd. Since their parent breeds are not very similar to each other, many people are curious about what these pups will turn out to be. With mixed breeds, this can be difficult to predict. Shugs can follow either parent, or they can be a specific combination of physical characteristics.
Shugs is usually between the sizes of their parents. They can range from 12 inches in the upper height of a pug to 15 inches in height for a shepherd dog significantly shorter. Most shepherd pug mutts weigh 45 to 50 pounds, making them medium-sized dogs. Coat: Double coats with short to medium-length fur can come in a variety of shades. These include black and tan to red and tan to solid blue, black, red, white, or sable. Almost all Shug's will have black noses and some may have slightly darker ears.
5#The Siberian Shepherd or Gerberian Shepsky (German Shepherd / Siberian Husky)
"Strong," "loyal" and "athletic" are some of the adjectives that accurately describe the Siberian Shepherd. If you want to adopt a trainable, reliable dog with some personality traits, the German Shepherd Husky mix is a perfect choice. German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies are both very strong dogs. Because of their protective role and police work, GSDs are recognized for their bite. However, the Husky has a bite force of 320 psi, which is much stronger than the GSD's 238 psi.
The average German Shepherd Husky mix is large, standing up to 2.1 feet (0.6 m) tall when fully grown and weighing between 45 - 90 pounds (20 - 41 kg). the most obvious difference between the appearance of the Siberian Shepherd German Shepherd and the Siberian Husky is their coat. German Shepherds are most commonly black and tan, but also come in solid black, blue, gray and liver, and sable, as well as combinations of black and cream, red or silver. In addition to color, their coats differ in texture. Both have dense undercoats, but huskies tend to have fluffier outer coats, while GSDs have coarser and shaggier coats.
6#The Shollie (German Shepherd / Collie)
The Shollie is a hybrid between the German Shepherd and the Border Collie. Both breeds are in the top 3 of the most intelligent dogs. The Shollie is very intelligent.
According to Stanley Coren, the canine psychologist who developed the criteria for ranking dog intelligence, Border Collies are the most intelligent breed. They are also protective of their families, but not as dominant as GSDs. They tend to be wary rather than protective. GSDs are the third smartest breed, so they excel at police and military work, including criminal arrests, search-and-rescue operations, and explosives and drug detection. Shollies are therefore likely to be very intelligent. They are also loyal to their dog owners, and they can be as affectionate as Border Collies, but they also tend to be cold and suspicious of strangers.
German Shepherd and Border Collie Mix Weight and Size You can expect adult German Shepherd Rough Collie males to weigh up to 95 pounds and females to weigh up to 80 pounds. Males can grow to 29 inches and females can grow to 25 inches. shollie's primary colors are black, sable, blue, black and white, black saddle, tan, or brindle. Purebred Shollies can be bi-colored or tri-colored. The German Shepherd Rough Collie mix comes with a medium-length coat. Shollies have a thicker coat than their parents. They are known to shed moderately, so you will need to brush their coats once a day.