Lab And German Shepherd Mix Puppies
The German Shepherd Lab mix is quite a popular breed, particularly for those who prefer dogs that act as watchdogs. These dogs do well with families as they tend to guard the premises. They do however make very good watchdogs and if you are considering adopting one, here are some things that you will want to consider before going ahead. The cost of adopting such a dog would depend on the facilities that it requires. The following are factors that should be considered before making a choice.
If you go to a vet and specifically ask to adopt a Shepperman or a Sheppard then there are some facilities that they will provide for free. The German Shepherd Lab mix has an even more specific set of requirements that the vet needs to fulfill. The German Shepherd Lab mix can only be adopted by people who are legally allowed to own the dogs. As such the vet will not be able to adopt the puppy or offer any assistance should you need it?
These dogs have coats that tend to be a bit longer than other dogs in the same breed category.
The hair in the coat tends to fall in two colors as well as an undercoat. They have been bred to be somewhat of a herding dog which is part of the reason that the hair tends to be long and sturdy. Also, they have wrinkly coats that are fully curly and shiny. The German shepherd was originally bred as a sport and in recent years has become more of a family pet than a sport dog.
You may notice that there are mixed breed Labradors out there that look like the German shepherd. These dogs are usually referred to as English or British Labradors. While the American Kennel Club does not allow the breeding of these types of dogs, there are many show promoters out there that will try to get them registered so that they can compete with the glabrous Labradors. Many people think that the American Kennel Club on the whole is fair but it will have certain requirements that must be met to be eligible to compete.
The pups are born in the spring and are usually only a few days old when they are brought into the world of mother earth.
They have warm and moist weather all year round but during the winter months, you will find that they are quite choosy about what weather they go outside. They want a very warm place to stay with lots of sunshine. This means that you will have to provide some sun. A nice shady spot near your home would be perfect for the pups and their Labrador retriever parents.
German Shepherd mixes can be very protective dogs and can often become hostile when they are being threatened. So you will have to make sure that your Lab and GSD mix puppy have had some form of training from an early age.
Although Labradors are highly intelligent dogs, they also tend to run in the slightest form of danger which can make them a bit unstable. If you have a dog that was not trained when young, you should consider adopting a puppy from a reputable breeder and train them to make wonderful additions to your family.
The next consideration when it comes to Labradors and GSD mix puppies is the quality of the coats.
You will need to make sure that the coats have been properly cared for during their life. Some Labradors tend to shed more than the other Labradors do which can make the coat look shabby and dirty. To maintain the proper shedding levels, you will need to buy the appropriate dog coat for your Labradors and German shepherd parents.
These types of mixed dogs will normally live for twelve to fifteen years. They can produce an excellent amount of hyperactivity in kids, and due to their highly trainable nature and eagerness to please, they can often get into mischief. Therefore Labradors and GSD mix parents with kids who are hyperactive should be supervised when they are out in public.
They will probably need to spend a lot of time in training classes and be prepared to take on any challenge the children might throw at them. Labradors and GSD mix parents are highly trainable but this trait can make them highly susceptible to behavioral problems if not properly controlled.
