Gerberian Shepsky (German Shepherd Husky Mix) Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jun 14, 2019, Modified : Dec 20, 2019 Zina

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	german Husky, Siberian Shepherd, Husky Shepherd
Scientific Name	Canis Lupus Familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Working Dog, Guard Dog
Bred For	Guarding Family and their Property
Size	Medium to Large-Sized
Recognized By	ACHC, DRA
Life Span	10-13 Years
Ideal Weight	45-88 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	20-25 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Double Coated, Fine, Dense, Thick, Soft, Medium
Common Colors	Black, Blue, Brown, Salt and Pepper, White, Black ana Tan
Markings	None
Availability	Moderate Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Moderately Suitable
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	German Shepher Siberian Husky

When you blend two most handsome dog breed; German Shepherd and Siberian Husky, you will get a beautiful and bold Gerberian Shepsky. If you loved and wanted the dire wolf from the ‘Game of Thrones’, Gerberian Shepsky gives the same impression as those dire wolves.

Gerberian Shepsky is a designer dog breed that is strong, independent and loyal. It is perfect for an active family that can provide it with lots of regular activities to do. The appearance of it can vary from whose genes it has adopted more.

Origin and History

The exact origin of the Gerberian Shepsky is not confirmed and have remained a mystery. However, we can take a glimpse of its parents history who had been around for thousands of years.

German Shepherd: German Shepherd was originated in Germany dating back to 1899. It was bred as a herding dog that used to drive the cattle and protects them. The America Kennel Club recognized German Shepherd in 1912 and currently, it ranks 2nd (as of 2019) among all the registered breeds.

Siberian Husky: The Siberian Husky has a longer history than German Shepherd. It was used as a sled dog and also companion dog for the family by Chukchi people and its history dates back to 4000 years. The American Kennel Club recognized Siberian Husky in 1930 and it ranks 14th (as of 2019) among the registered dog breed in AKC.

Is Gerberian Shepsky Child-Friendly?

Gerberian Shepsky is great with children as they love to play with them and enjoy their company. They are protective of kids and looks after them when they are around. Small kids should be taught to behave around them. Always supervise their interaction to avoid any kind of rough behavior from either party.

Gerberian Shepsky laying with a baby girl in a couch.
Image Source: Instagram-@blaze_shepherd_husky

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of Gerberian Shepsky is loyal, outgoing, and fun. They love to be around their people playing or helping them with some work. They need an active dog owner who can meet up with their energy. Take them out for exercise regularly or keep them in an open yard to play by themselves.

Behavior: The Gerberian Shepsky is an active dog who needs a good amount of physical and mental exercise. If they are not provided with enough exercise, they can become anxious and even depressed. Therefore, provide them with enough require exercise.

Personality: The personality of Gerberian Shepsky is friendly and gentle. They are very welcoming of strangers if introduced. They do not make a great guard dog as they are gentle and be friends with anyone. However, they make an excellent watchdog by warning their owner about someone’s presence in the surrounding.

Trainability

Training Gerberian Shepsky is not a tough job to do as long as you remain a consistent leader to them. Develop a firm leadership and train them with gentleness. They tend to respond well to treats, so provide them with delicious treats as they complete a task. Do not treat them harshly and always use vocal praises to motivate and encourage them.

Facts

Gerberian Shepsky has a low profile, unlike Labradoodle and Cockapoo.
The appearance of Gerberian Shepsky can be wolf-like with pointed erect ears like its parents.’
The eye color can be blue like its parent, Siberian Husky.

Gerberian Shepsky with blue and brown eyes.
Image Source: Picdeer

Health Issues

General Health
Common Health Issues	Healthy
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Coronavirus, Leptospirosis, Canine Distemper, Canine Parainfluenza, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Moderate to High Shedder
Drooling	Average Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 23% Fat: 8% Multivatamins Lysine Fish Oil Antioxidant

The average life span of the Gerberian Shepsky is between 10-13 years. They can inherit some genetic health problems from their parents like:

Hip Dysplasia: Gerberian Shepsky is prone to hip dysplasia which is caused due to underdeveloped or dislocation of the hip joints. This causes sharp pain on their back making them unable to move from one place to another. Visit a vet for the treatment once you notice unusual behavior on them.
Progressive retinal atrophy: The symptoms are night blindness, not be able to see in brightness and also dilated pupils. This cannot be treated but if the problem is known as soon as it is seen then some precaution can be taken.