German Shepherd Husky Mix

This faithful breed is a mix between a German Shepherd and a Siberian Husky, and is also known as a Shepsky or a Gerberian Shepsky. The Shepsky was initially bred during the late 1990s to create an exceptional working dog. This breed is known to be loving, playful, extremely smart, and very protective over the family. However, they are not a good breed for apartment dwellers or for new dog owners. Though they look intimidating they are also very sensitive and gentle and do not like to be alone. This breed does fine with chilly and wintry weather due to its parent breeds originating from cold climates. Shepskies adore and are devoted to their family, and do well with children, but supervision is important. As with most breeds early training and socialization is important. When your Shepsky is a puppy it is vitally important to not let them jump and run on hard surfaces until around two years of age. It is essential to make sure their joints are completely developed. However, it is fine to let them play on grass, just not on hard surfaces. Shepskies are not a good breed to have with other pets in the home because of their high prey drive, and especially with small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Due to their being a working breed they do have a lot of energy and require a great deal of exercise. Therefore, they do need to have a task to do, or they can be quite destructive. They are commonly 20-25 inches tall, usually weigh 45-88 pounds, and have a lifespan of 10-14 years. The breed is primarily white, cream, red, blue, brown, and black, and is rarely just one color. Their coat is long and thick, and does shed quite a bit, therefore this is not a good breed for allergy sufferers. It is important to keep their ears clean of dirt and debris, as well as their nails trimmed 1-2x/month. As with most dogs it is essential to maintain good oral health and to brush their teeth daily. Shepskies are generally a healthy breed and with routine veterinary care they should live long and happy lives.

Each dog breed can be prone to develop certain diseases or conditions, be sure to research your specific breed before making a purchase to ensure you´re prepared for any challenges that may arise. This information is only a generalization and we make no guarantees on any breed related to personality, appearance, or typical health characteristics.