Wanted- Info On a Mix Breed

[Karen]

It really depends on which breed the pup takes after more. They are kinda on opposite ends of the scale, intelligence-wise. German Shepherds are the rocket scientists, Great Danes the opposite - they are sweet as can be, though. Both breeds will be high energy as pups, and it is best to start training day one, as it will grow very quickly, and you want to establish things like leash behavior while you are still stronger than the pup. Establishing manners and simple obedience is very, very important, and next will be giving the pup plenty of exercise. Don't exercise right after meals, though, no running after eating, as Danes and other deep-chested breeds can be susceptible to bloat, which can be deadly.

Does any of this help?

My first ever dog was a German Shepherd mix, later my family had a 3/4 Great Dane, 1/4 Lab - both great dogs, with their own personalities!

[BunniChild]

Thanks for everything. I think what you said helped a bit. Although the pups where cute, first of all they would turn out (more than likely) to be a high energy sort of dog, and also the asking price for them was to much. I keep looking and found a puppy at another shelter for cheaper that seems to suit me better. I will receive him some time Tuesday and am very excited.

[Karen]

I am glad to help! They will be great dogs for the right kind of person, but could be a bad match for someone not knowing what to expect.

[blue]

My neighbor has a Dane/Shep mix, and if I had a fenced yard Ild take her in.

She is a big sweety and a bigger suckup. Very stubborn, but I think she is smart enough to be trained as she loves attention.