2006-12-07 05:17:44 · 10 answers · asked by reggaekid 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Any mix is a good mix as long as it's socialized and treated well. Should be a pretty smart dog. You'll want to keep it mentally stimulated though, otherwise it could get bored. Those are both very intelligent breeds.
2006-12-07 05:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by Meggz21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a Gard dog this is great. If you have children, I would only get this breed if you have a lot of time to invest in training. As with any big breed you have to make it a well behaved dog around children. German Shepard's are extremely smart dogs. Dobermans are smart but usually very high strung and usually take a year or more to start mellowing out. You didn't really say what your needs were.
2006-12-07 05:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doberman pinchers are considered to be 'tippytoe' dogs because they can be quiet and gentle with their owners (if given love and good training), shepherds are smart, adapt quickly, and actually learn alot on their own. Both have been used for many many things and, again, if given alot of love, proper training and attention can be excellent dogs!! I am a proud owner of a shepherd now and used to have a doberman. I do suggest training them quickly though as because they are large, pulling on a leash or jumping on you or furniture can be very difficult.
In fact...what you see in the movies with dobermans or shepherds being vicious...not true at all unless you treat them badly or train them to be that way.
2006-12-07 07:06:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My mom's boyfriend recently adopted a mix that is either Doberman/German Shepard or Rottwhiler/German Shepard mix and MAN that dog is SMART and PERSISTANT. My advice to you is that if you get any kind of dog that's a working dog, they are smarter than you think they are and are strong enough (or will be) to tear you and your house apart. Train them fast, well, and young. Also, I advise you to dock their tail unless you want small children and elderly people to literally get knocked over or hair flying in food or other things.
Never take "he just cant do it" or "he doesnt understand me" as an answer for a dog with that mix. They KNOW what you want them to do/not do, but will try the limits just to see HOW FAR they can get with no obeying and with what people he can get away with things with.
Make sure to let them know who their master/mistress is and what you say GOES, EVERY TIME. No exceptions, because exceptions will either confuse it or make it think it can get away with anything with certain people/genders/times. Make rules and be sure that everyone in the family abides by them and doesnt give in to the pup.
Be aware that it will grow large and tall, and if it jumps, it will probably be as tall as you or an average person standing up, so it will be able to easily hurt or push over an individual.
The particular dog that my friend has loves to play with his ball. LOVES. Also, he likes acorn squash, (he preferred it over a raw steak..) so find what the dog loves, and reward it with it a lot so it knows it can chew/play with that, not your hand/furniture.
2006-12-07 05:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by CateyeJess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told mixing German Shepards with other breeds is not recommended because of agression problems. But I agree, with proper training and care it could be good. Not the right choice for everyone. I
2006-12-07 05:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the dog will be one heck of a working dog. So train and give that dog a job. Both are working/guarding breeds and excel in sports. Both carry bad genes for health issues to, so regular vet checks are a must! I think it should be an okay dog when trained properly, and I say that for any breed! A good dog is raised not born.
2006-12-07 05:21:42 · answer #6 · answered by ActionStaffords 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any doggy mix is a good mix - two smart breeds so your baby will be wonderful.
Be sure to train nicely; their bladders and poopers do not mature for about 6 months.
It is best to crate (aka Kennel) train a puppy. There are all kinds of web sites on how to do this. Be sure Rover gets lots of exercise and good medical attention and you have a best friend for the rest of his/her life.
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-07 05:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would make a good guard dog, depends on brain Dobermans are not the most inteligent of dogs.
2006-12-07 05:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by darkstone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just curious ... How are you able to determine the percentages of each breed in this mix?
2006-12-07 05:50:27 · answer #9 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes yes yes
2006-12-07 05:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by honey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋