Golden Retriever German Shepherd Mix (Golden Shepherd)Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jun 28, 2019, Modified : Dec 6, 2019 Zina

Golden Shepherd Dog personality,behavior, and temperament

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Golden Retriever and German Shepherd Mix
Scientific Name	Cans lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbred
Group	Companion Dog
Bred For	Family companion
Size	Medium to large-sized
Recognized By	DBR, IDCR, ACHC, DRA
Life Span	10-14 years
Ideal Weight	60-75 pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	20-26 inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Medium-length, dense
Common Colors	White, Black and Tan, Light to Dark Gold
Markings	None
Availability	Moderately available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Golden Retriever German Shepherd

Golden Shepherd is a beautiful dog that happened when you mix a handsome German Shepherd and a beautiful Golden Retriever. Both are an intelligent, loyal, affectionate breed that thrives on in a home with active people.

The appearance of the Golden Shepherd depends on how much genes it has adopted from either of its parent breeds. It can either have erect ears or large floppy ears based on which parent genes it adopts. The combination of the German Shepherd and the Golden Retriever gives you an active hiking buddy.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Golden Shepherd is active, loyal, and protective. They need a house with active and loving people that they can call their own. It is very wary of the activities going on in the are and makes an excellent guarding dog.

Golden Shepherd Dog running on the field — Golden Shepherd running in the field.
Image Source: The Happy Puppy Site

Behavior: Golden Shepherd needs constant love and attention from its people. If they do not see their family for a long time, they can get depressed and anxious. It forms a very strong bond with one particular person in the family while also loving others. So, it needs at least one member (even pet) to accompany them.

Personality: The personality of the Golden Shepherd is friendly and intelligent. They are very suspicious around strangers but once they see no harm from them, they will welcome them warmly. As an intelligent dog, training is not hard because they catch on commands and instruction quickly.

Is Golden Shepherd Child-Friendly?

Golden Shepherd gets along with children very well as they are protective and loving of them. They are playful and does not get tired to play with kids for the whole day. Although Golden Shepherds are tolerant and friendly with kids, it is necessary to supervise their playtime or interaction as to avoid any kind of rough behavior from small kids.

Trainability

Training Golden Shepherd is not for a first-time dog owner. It needs an experienced dog owner who knows its temperament. Establish a firm leadership on your dog at an early age so it sees you as its leader. Consistency is a must while training Golden Shepherd. Do not treat them harshly even if they make some mistakes and always train them with sweetness in your voice.

Facts

Golden Shepherd is possibly developed in the United States around 1980 when designer breeds were on-trend.
As it is a hybrid, it is not recognized by any major Kennel Club.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Bloat, Hip Dysplasia, Obeisity, Elbow Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Leptospirosis, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Low Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Average
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 23% Fat: 10% Glucosamine Probiotics

The Golden Shepherd is generally a healthy breed but as it is a mixed breed, it can inherit some canine diseases from its parent breeds.

Hip Dysplasia: It is a condition where your dog faces a sharp pain on the back causing it difficult to move from one place another. It is due to dislocation or underdeveloped hip joints. Therefore, it is necessary to check the health report of the puppy before buying it.

Obesity: It is caused due to getting fat which is a big problem as it invites other dangerous diseases. Your dog will face the health problem of joints pain, diabetes. Therefore, feeding your dog the right amount is very necessary.