Cross Breeds

Is a german shepherd cross labrador a good crossbreed to have?

i am looking to get a cross breed dog and love both these breeds do they make a good cross

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1. I really like german shepherds i have 2 but i never had a lab but shepherds are amazing dogs
2. Mutts in general are good dogs. Just depends on how they are raised.
3. yes they are very good friendly dogs answer mine http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080729125046AAJnQJr&pa=FYd1D2bwHTHzJb1lEus7RVpMmA_CbPlLgHZUTYNBT6LFzQ--&paid=asked&msgr_status=
4. Yes, they are an excellent cross!! I grew up with a dog that had that background, and it was the best dog I ever had. Super smart, very tolerant of just about anything, protective, loved to play, just an awesome dog in general!
5. mine was so insane, i had to give her away. she kept climbing the fence. i tried everything with her, even classes. better luck with yours
6. yes, they can be. most mutts are great dogs. i hope you plan on adopting, that good. (don't breed anyone)
7. I think they would make a great breed, MY REASON: the lab part is good with kids, while the GS side is protective, and is not easy to distract while training
8. might look good but it may not... you wouldn't know unless you saw one... i love shepherds... i have had one and i love him.. we also have one at the shelter and he is so beautiful...
9. i would get a pure shepard they are amazing companions and super obidient.....labs are normaly really stupid i mean my neighbors labrador ate an ortmament whole and had surgery
10. It is almost impossible to say what the temperament of any mixed-breed dog will be. It depends on the individual dog. If this is a shelter dog, the volunteers can tell you what they have found his temperament to be like. If this is a purposely mixed-breed dog, bred by a back-yard breeder, it is still anyone's guess as to the temperament. Either breed can be well-adjusted or not. I wouldn't recommend supporting any person that is mixing these 2 breeds or any 2 breeds, on purpose.
11. I have a lab / german shepherd cross. He's a very handsome dog with a very calm temprement (stubborn though). He's is 15 but still going strong. I think it can be a great cross breed.
12. it would probably make a very loyal guard dog
13. that be a loyal dog.
14. omg yes! my dog rocky is half german shepherd half black lab and he's great. he's really loyal and sweet and also protective. he basically looks like a black german shepherd.
15. Oh lord they are going to be wildddd! I mean like TONS of energy. So...think about it.....can you take them on 1-2 hour walks per day?
16. YES! My bf had a black lab/german shepard mix. All black like lab but had elongated snout like shepard. Very laid-back w/people but protected his house when needed. Was so sweet and loving. I love german shepards anyways but felt this cross-breed was the best dog in the world!
17. i have heard that they make good dogs but you have to be firm with them to make sure that they do not become aggressive they r known for that but if you can handle they make good dogs....as far as labs go they r amazing friendly easy to train.....i have a labradoodle a mix between a lab and a poodle....he is an amazing mixed breed they r smart and really relaxed and laid back he is only 3 and is very calm...if you don't get the shepard labrador mix you should look into the labradoodle...(i have a 1st generation labradoodle which is when they r mixed with a lab and a poodle, so mine looks more like a lab, if you r worried about the whole looking like a poodle thing like i was) hope i could help
18. I had a GSD/Lab cross, obtained at around 6 months of age from a shelter, and she was a super dog. very intelligent and trainable. Needed a fair bit of exercise but that was fine, we like walking and live in the country.
19. My sister in law had a lab/shep cross, that was one smart dog.
20. My wife's mother had a Labrador/German Shepherd. It was the most protective dog I have ever known. It guarded the house better than any dog I have seen. I own an Akita but I have to say the Lab/Shep is better than my Akita at protection. That said the lab/shep was very loving, loyal and friendly to those he trusted.
21. Maybe. Sorry, but that's as close an answer as you could possibly hope for. You've given us very little to go on. I'm going to start with the assumption that you just want the dog as a pet. Whether a dog is suitable in *your home* depends very much on *your home*. A dog that is perfect for my home might be unsuitable in yours (similarly, the ideal dog for you might be unsuitable for my home). Even then though - with a crossbred dog, you have no way of predicting which traits would be inherited from which parent. You might think that you'd be getting "the best of both breeds", but you could just as easily end up with the worst of both breeds. If you're looking for a pet, I'd recommend that you first put some thought into what kind of a home you can offer. How much time will you spend grooming? How much time will you spend walking the dog? Do you work? If so, what hours? How long would the dog be left alone? Do you have any children? How old? Do they live with you or maybe visit regularly? There might be more to think about, but that should give you a start. I suggest then that you do to your local all-breeds rescue centre. If you're in the UK, these people are brilliant: http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/ You should be able to find the centre nearest to your home. Take a look around, see what's available. Ask the staff for advice. They should be able to help you find a perfect match for your home. Even if you don't find the right dog for you that time (and I'm not suggesting that you won't!!), try other centres, or go back again a few weeks later. Dogs come in and out of rescue all the time. Good luck.
22. Sounds like it would be a great mix. I have 2 labs who are very affectional and playful and I know of a few people with German Shepherds who are very loyal dogs and protective of their owner. Put these two together and you have the makings of a great pet. You probably realise that, due to the size of the dogs, they would need plenty of exercise and attention especially during the puppy years, but it would certainly be worth while. So yes, go for it! Also, I think you should ignore many of the thumbs down on the answers above - people have given some very good comments but there is obviously a nutter having a field day with giving everyone a thumbs down. Let's see how long it takes me to get one for this!
23. You cant tell what temperament a cross breed will have its impossible.