It is in the process of getting spayed - how old do you think she is? Does anyone else have this type of x breed if so any info on them would be great!
2006-07-31 04:27:53 · 16 answers · asked by Ant_Bee 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
,,,,,,,,my experience of the breed is vast.....many`s the time Ive been chased by them when I have been going about my business. Somehow you peeps dont like it when I get to work, so much so that you set your dogs on me.....why is that? dont you want me to deliver your mail?....milk?.....newspaper?
2006-07-31 04:30:05 · answer #1 · answered by paul_9_25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was a kid we had a german shepherd as a pet. he was quite aloof & possibly a bit snobby! but he was protective of the house & anything he considered his. he was a quick learner much quicker than the rotty i have now!
my rotty is the most affectionate thing ever but he needed & still does (he's now 3) need quite a lot of time & energy putting into him ie training him & teaching him manners because you dont want a big dog that jumps up at people or goes berserk when it sees other dogs.
he also doesn't really like being left alone so i never make a fuss of him or acknowledge him much before i go out & he doesnt seem to notice im gone. if i accidently pet or cuddle him loads & then go out he barks & paces the house till i get back although he's never destroyed anything during this time. but that could just be his own individual quirk!
2006-08-05 17:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by tjstarbe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their temperament is dependant on their breeding; if she is smooth coated, black and tan, then she is more likely to be placid and even tempered. But if she has the gsd coat she is more likely to be dominant and will need firm handling.
I know that spaying is the vogue at the moment, but it would be better to have females temperament tested first. Spaying increases dominance in females.
I'd recommend obediance classes as they are large and powerful dogs. There are usually lots of dog training books at the library, look out for anything by Bruce Fogle for a good start.
2006-07-31 11:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is just getting spayed i would think she would be around 6 months unless you waited until she was a year or so. She will be or is big so she will need alot of exercise and socialization. walk her alot make sure she is fed properly and always has alot of water to drink. Train Train Train and you should have a wonderful companion for many years. Good Luck!
2006-07-31 11:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by tankgirl_84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a German Sheppard x Rottweiler. As with any dog, you have a big influence over how they will behave as adults. However, each dog has a set of personality traits that you need to work with (as opposed to trying to overcome).
I would describe her as "assertive". Not necessarily aggressive, just more like a gung-ho marine who is very serious about everything and not shy about expressing how she feels about things.
2006-07-31 11:40:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be spayed after she has had at least one season. My friend has a male shep/rottie and he has alot of skin irritation problems shich apparently is common in the breed, make sure you use medicated shampoo when you bathe her.
2006-07-31 11:35:16 · answer #6 · answered by kat20_06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 2 German Sheperds...and i got them fixed when they were about a year old. You should not get them fixed before that age because they will not fully develop otherwise and might get displesia problems.
2006-07-31 11:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by lil_pinkmartian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a half shepherd/half rottie.
I can tell you this: STUBBORN and hardheaded. but so sweet & loveable and cuddly.
loves to dig BIG holes in the yard,
can eat 5 cups of food in one sitting
I got the runt of that litter - and he weighs only 55 pounds.
shoes, shoes, shoes... why does he like shoes so much?
Overall a good dog, but hard to train.
How are we supposed to be able to tell how old your dog is? lol
2006-07-31 11:34:44 · answer #8 · answered by lexington_scoundrel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great dogs - and no they are not vicious, only if you train them to be... spaying should be done before the first season to cancel any risk of cancer.... after first season but under 12 months reduces risk but doesnt cancel it and so on ... the risks gets higher the longer you leave it. enjoy your new companion
2006-08-01 02:44:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great dogs. Congrats. We have a female shep and a male rott and their pups we gave to friends and family love them. Extremely strong and good watch dogs.
2006-07-31 11:34:51 · answer #10 · answered by sooooo angry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋