Gerberian Shepsky

Very intelligent- though, if not properly trained, can use it's intelligence for mischievous things.

Very attached to me and not as much my girlfriend or either of our family members not too great with strangers not aggressive but standoffish great with dogs but a drive to be dominant doesn’t like cats much

He wants to be where I am but not necessarily close. I let him walk freely cause I am slow -but- he will wait for me to catch up. Wary of strangers but NOT aggressive. For some reason is deathly afraid of Mentally Challenged people.

So far.she is highly intelligent and trainable and she just turned 1 last month!

Somewhat timid around new people but incredibly sweet and smart. Very willing to train and go on walks.

let me start by stating i live in Texas and rose struggles with that. if you live somewhere hot you need to make sure they are kept in a room thats 70 Fahrenheit or they will never stop panting. they have a double layered coat that is pretty thick. make sure you brush them regularly and only bathe when needed. rose is insanely smart and is full of energy, you need to both exercise them and keep them stimulated during the day or they will get in trouble. rose will chew anything and everything near her kennel which i have to leave her in when im away from home because she likes to get into trouble when shes alone. she sleeps in my bed with me and is with me at all times when im home. shes very defensive of me and often barks and occasionally growls but is quick to warm up to people. she is very loving, when i wake up in the morning and when i come home she rubs all over me. Gerberian Shepsky's make great companions and best friends but you need to teach them early obedience as soon as you can so bad habits dont form.

Highly intelligent. If you live in a hot climate expect to have to the dog inside with AC and groom them because they do shed a lot. She loves to go to our family farm about 4 times a week and runs freely and swims in the pond. Already at 1 year old knows all the basic commands and potty training was easy. Very friendly with others but does not like to have me out of her sight. Good with other dogs. Just wants to play with them. Great companion dog.

Having the dog for almost 2 years now has had it's success and challenges. I'll begin with some challenges. The first and most annoying challenge was working on leash manners. She had terrible leash manners in the begining that was hard to break but she has overcame it well over time. Another challenge was being picky on top of being sensitive to foods she ate. The only types of food she eats that doesn't upset her stomach was home cooked food, and precise holistics kibble. Sometimes she even turns her nose up at these. Picky with treats, and bones. And something that isn't a challenge for myself, but may be for others is grooming. These dogs SHED. If you can't fathom dealing with hair on everything this isn't the dog for you. I brush my dog every 2 days to help keep shedding to a minimum. I would reccomend vaccuming at least once a week. On to the positives: Was fully potty trained by about 4 months old. Learned basic commands and tricks quick and easy. Dog is extremely friendly especially to children. Loving and cuddly. Dog doesn't understand personal space, or that she's too big to be a lap dog (at least to others). Velcro dog which is my favorite and most desired trait of a dog. Always wants to be by my side, and do what i do. Seperation anxiety was an issue in the begining but has been resolved over time. The dog rarely barks. She only barks during play, or may let out 1 or 2 barks when dogs walk by. She mostly does a very short low pitched "woof". Only dog I've met that doesnt bark when the doorbell rings just goes straight to her bed like a good girl. This dog doesn't make a lot of noise, but wouldn't be a good choice if you have neighbors below you. Mouth is quiet feet are loud. Does wonderful with cats of all ages. Grew up with a kitten and has great respect for the disabled senior cat that moved in. I have no worries at all with this dog around indoor cats. Has lived with a small dog growing up as well and does the best with the smaller creatures. Large dogs seem to scare her so we avoid them. We took her to the dog parks in the area once a week every week up until she was a year old and enjoyed it greatly, and was never involved in any fights. We halted dog park visits as she became more fearful with larger dogs after being chased, and bullied by a much larger dog than her. Dog parks are wonderful, but beware of irresponsible owners. The dog started out with never ending energy although she has calmed down a lot with age, being fixed, and giving her more mental stimulation on top of slightly more physical excersize. I suggest on rainy days making a play area inside. I let her run around in the basement, play fetch, tug, hide and seek, and find the treat indoors. Oh and crates. My dog was crate trained and left at home alone for 4 hours a day. Crate was a horrible idea being alone. She would tear apart anything inside. I suggest if you must use a crate please put them by a window if you can so they aren't completely bored out of their mind. I decided to get gates instead and it was an amazing decision. No more ripped up beds, and a happier dog. The dog has brought much joy and security to my life. Wonderful and goofy companion. She is a great balance of protective. Welcomes people with open arms, but I know if anyone were to try and assault me this dog would protect me no doubt. This dog is a motivater for me to get off the couch more and I have lost 20lbs within 2 years since having her. Not a good choice in dog for couch potatoes, those who work long hours, or those who think the dog will be fine at home alone for long periods of time.

Very playful and active but sometimes can get aggressive with other dogs

She’s super sweet, highly energetic, and definitely a bit mischievous. Love her to death!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Rocky is my dog, dawg. I love this kid so much, even though he chews everything he’s a big baby. He likes to bite me because he’s teething, it hurts gacho bad. His morning routine is peeing outside, sniffing these purple plants, eating food, eating toilet paper, jumping on me and biting me. He can run forever, like seriously, I’ve had him 5 months so far and I have yet to tire him out. He loves to beg for food and watch me cook. If you like your house smelling like pee then this is the dog for you.

He's awesome on ice!

the most loyal, loving and kind dog I ever had

Very very smart picked up simple commands in the first few months. Very smart and VERY high energy. Never gets tired no matter what. Very loving and sweet although defensive. Great dog to have if you want a pal thats loyal and loving.

He's pretty affectionate, and I like how close these dog breeds can get to a person. They're great for people with depression and other mental health issues, as they are very empathetic.

Friendly and affectionate dog, he loves people, children and other dogs. He is very vocal with what he wants. He loves to cuddle with me in bed. He is an excitable dog, but calms himself very easily and does enjoy having his nap times.

It's an adventure, trying to stop him from destroying his toys.

Nova was dog aggressive and human aggressive with both strangers and occasionally family members. Nova was very high energy and easy to train. She enjoyed weight pull, Barnhunt, running, and swimming!

We’ve gone through a lot already he survived an almost fatal dog attack. He’s very attached to me and I’m also very attached to him, I don’t know what I would do without him

Extremely intelligent and active. Can be very stubborn when she doesn't want to do something. Good at problem solving. Fantastic family dog but not for a first time dog owner.

I got my dog when she was one year and two months old and she had been through four homes already at that point in time and she didn’t really have any trust for anybody she is now four years old almost 5 and she is more trusting happy go getting also lazy and a really cool personality❤️

Our dog is a rescue dog, when we got him he didn't trust us much. Now a year and half later, he is the silliest dog ever!! Can't wait for his morning and evening snack. Loves to play and has so much energy. We truly got blessed with him.

Rescued mine at 5 weeks and he was scared and alone. Skittish when he arrived but instantly bonded with me. Now at ten weeks he already knows and responds to his name, has mastered sit, lay down, drop it, fetch, and outside. Took less than a week to get him potty and crate trained. Extremely friendly and hyper when meeting new people or seeing anyone. Very affectionate and attached to me. Sometimes he’s a stubborn little bugger who likes to talk back and get mouthy but that’s usually when he’s overstimulated. Tons of personality in these dogs. Can’t wait to see what kind of adult dog he grows into.

It is very fun so far

Living in an apartment is definitely less-than-ideal for this breed but he does surprisingly well and doesn’t bark incessantly or annoy the neighbors, he has complete and full run of the place with my 13 year old cat every single day and has never harmed the cat or destroyed anything (other than my shoes). HOWEVER, I make a point of getting him out to free-run at our apartment’s private dog park with his doggy friends and multiple daily walks to keep him well-exercised and entertained. I’m used to huskies but when this beautiful shepsky puppy came up as a multiple/repeat-surrender by only 7 months old at the local shelter I assumed it was the usual husky-problems. He was a total handful the first year, the intelligence level is incredible but the stubbornness and hyperactivity made it nearly impossible to train. The over-excitability around other dogs is still an ongoing problem especially on walks, and while he’s extremely docile and utterly non-aggressive when the toddler niece/nephew pull his tail or prod at his feet, he has been known to bowl them over without hesitation if they’re standing between him and something he wants (greeting someone at the door, running for a treat). Overall few complaints about this breed, intelligent and loyal and the hyperactivity can be managed same as with a husky, but the over-excitability is definitely a factor that comes into play.

Whines a lot , more whining, very sassy , stubborn , hyper , energetic , hates being alone , sheds an incredible amount , grows fast , screams when taking baths , ignores a lot , scared of outside , hates being in cars , whines to get their way , always hungry

Luna is a rescue, and we are so lucky to have found her. She was the most calm, docile dog when we met her at the shelter, she asked so gently to step on our laps for kisses. When we got her home she was lazy and lethargic, but we attribute that to the meds from getting spayed before we could adopt her. We are also 90% sure she was pregnant when she got the spay, because all of her nipples were super hard for the first month. After the first week she went nuts! Now she’s the most playful, energetic dog I’ve ever had. She “loves to love” as we like to say, and will lick anyone to death if they’ll let her. She wants to play with the cat so badly, but the cat won’t have it. She loves to go out back and jump or lay on the trampoline, and will even play defense when I’m shooting hoops. The biggest issues with her are fleas and trying to run off. Because of her coat, one flea infestation leads to many months of trying to correct the issue. She will also run away for hours at a time, but will always find her way home if we can’t find her. Usually driving up and opening the car door will get her to come if she’s gotten out. She loves car rides, especially if she gets some whipped cream from Sonic. She is the smartest dog ever and even knows non verbal hand commands. She is very independent and doesn’t like to listen, but she will if you point her in the right direction.

We may have gotten lucky, but Echo is not only the most kind hearted and affectionate dog we’ve ever had (we’ve had a lot of dogs) but he is the most loyal, definitely protective of us, but not in a threatening or aggressive way. You just know he’s watching out for you, especially our 4 year old daughter. If I knew they would all be like Echo, would never buy another breed. Of course most of our dogs have been rescued.

His original owner abused him.The owner put him up for adoption and when we put up a appointment to meet, his breath smelled of whiskey and the dog was caged and sad when we saw him.The probabilities of what the original owner did to this dog was give him beer,chain him outside,hit him with fist or object,and cage him.When we bring menner home,I cried because I've never seen a dog this sad that the dog would lay down all day.The next day,I leaned next to this dog and whispered to his ear,'' Menner, Menner your name is Menner.'' I fed him dog food with lots of water and we often came with him on trips[Note:he is a mountain dog:)] and me and him alone outside,we would play fetch,I would teach him tricks,and I would pet him.One day, when I sat down for next to him,he put his paw on my lap,licked me,and put his head on my lap and slept.He is a very cautious dog because when he would sleep,he'd check his surroundings,he would walk around the house,and check up on everybody to see how they were doing especially me.At night, he would be afraid and traumatized so I let him sleep next to me because we let him sleep around the house like the living room.He is only protective to me and when I would be hit by someone or threatened,he would bark and bite to that person.He has been an angel to me as I am to him,I am just an 11 year old and he is just a dog but I love him and he loves me. Hi, my name is Josiah and my dogs name is Menner[Ma-neer, that is how to pronounce his name] he is a mix of german sheperd and husky,We both love each other.We live in Victorville,CA and that is our story,True story and hoped you guys loved this story of me and him.

I haven’t had him for long enough

Our Shepsky is the sweetest, she can be a little shy with strangers however she love all dogs. She’s stubborn and does not like to do anything on others terms so she’s only affectionate when she feels like it. She also love the cold weather and in the winter she would sleep outside if we let her.

Cruiser is the most well behaved and handsome dog I have ever met. We hit the jackpot with him! He was rescued out of LA and prior to coming home with us he was in 3 different foster homes. He warmed up to us quickly and is used to his routine now. He only barks/talks when he is hungry or wants to play and is obsessed with going to play with the ball at the park. He gets along with every dog and human he meets. I don’t know how I am going to find another dog like him, I don’t think I ever will! He’s the best. Great breed.

They’re an extremely stubborn dog, they do what they want when they want, if you don’t keep the rules and expectations continuously the same. If shown affection and softness early on they can be super loving and cuddly. I like mine being in bed with me! When my girlfriend isn’t around he sleeps on top of me, and sprawls out covering my body to protect me. One thing I think is hard is getting them to gain weight, any ideas or tips to fatten them up?

He is a wonderful dog cute n cuddly

He's a very affectionate dog. He also gets into a lot of trouble.

My dearest Luna loves to run and play. She guards me a little bit more than I’d like to. Barks at the door and sounds. Really strong hunting instinct.

Very timid to start with but loving. Took quite a lot of training to get used to other dogs and people apart from her family. Fun, mischievous, naughty! Digs holes everywhere!!

Great dog! Very intelligent, but very stubborn at times.

Intelligent enough to convince you they’re stupid, they’re a fun breed to train. They have the stubbornness of a husky and the sensitivity of a Shepherd.

They can be very stuburn but are overall great dogs.

Great to train. Picks up commands easily.

Star is the most loyal, energetic, affectionate and sassy dog you will ever meet. She has quite a personality. She’s a talker, a whiner when she doesn’t get her way but she is very sweet and does not like when her owners are upset and will comfort them. Star does not like loud noises especially the fire alarm and will direct you outside to safety. Star loves the dog park and to run. She even runs in her dreams. I love her so much.

She will dig or destroy plants if bored. Tolerates the other pets nicely. 2 cats and 2 other dogs. Barks and howls when strangers walk by. Peeks over the fence to watch people and pets walking by. Hope is a very loving dog with a sweet temperament has never been aggressive with children or visitors in any way.

He seems like hard of hearing, does not respond well to name or command, listens with actions for sit, leave come, we just got him at 8 weeks old, we do have another she terrier dog very loving and friendly.they play very well together, share food etc

He is so beautiful and has bright blue eyes

Dunkin is a sweetheart puppy with a wild personality! He loves running in the house and learning new skills! He lets me know when its time to play, and lets me know when its time to sleep! He enjoys sharing a blueberry muffin with me from Dunkin Donuts. This puppy makes my day daily!!

Sapphire is a very excitable 3 month old puppy with heterochromia, (one blue eye one brown eye), she is already potty trained, has good listening skills but still tends to jump on people. we love to go running when im home and i have had such a great time with my new baby.

Sif is such a smart, fun dog. She loves easily and guards the house well. She is high energy and loves to run and play.

She was a ball of fur, a very confident puppy that stood her ground with her pack. She has grown to be loyal, dedicated, smart and highly trainable. She is wary of strangers and is always regulating and checking out the perimeter before she can relax. Truly an amazing, loving dog with gentle eyes and a sweet demeanor towards her person.

Honestly Delilah was my first dog, and it was rough. She is stubborn. Her separation anxiety was so bad she would eat through metal kennels and bust through plastic ones. She has hip dysplasia already so we have to monitor the amount of exercise we do let her have so she's not a whimpering mess, unable to get on the bed to sleep with us. She is on several medications but Delilah has been the best dog for my Bipolar Disorder and makes me feel safe. I live my life for her. God gave me her.

Very stinky, so so bad

Very affectionate. Boisterous, loyal, good with children. Doesn't like being left alone. Can howl from time to time.

Honestly its been a horible experience my dog. Stinky is way to friendly and he doesent know simple comands like sit or come here Stinky. He has the energy of a slug and im always having to bring him to the vet and groomer since I have to brush his fur constantly and hes sick all the time.

Balto has been a blessing to our family. Super friendly, and all my son’s friends are in love with him. He loves people, but definitely is skidding and/or aggressive with other dogs or small animals, unless I intervene. With that said, he learns quickly, and loves interaction and attention. My ONLY complaint is the non-stop shedding. I literally take a fur comb to my carpet before I vacuum just because the fur with clog up the vacuum every 2 minutes otherwise. But I definitely would do it all again, as Balto is my favorite dog I’ve ever had.

She's very protective and loving

Bailey was not what I expected. I assumed he’d be a little more trainable and obeidient. He tends to struggle with the two. However, he is quite affectionate and energetic. He does love my nieces and nephew so much! He is pretty good at socializing with other dogs, other dogs meaning his “cousins”. He’s okay with stranger dogs, depending on the other dogs attitude. He’s a good boy and is growing so beautiful! I love him!

Very smart and energetic dog. I never had a dog in my life and got him at the same time I moved to my own house for the very first time in my life. Is it crazy of me to do so? Probably. Within a few days, I can already tell they are higher maintenance compared to most breeds. It felt like raising a toddler as a single parent, and on some days I felt incredibly overwhelmed. Now that we’ve settled into a routine, things are going smoothly. Will say the companionship they bring is literally priceless. With the help of a virtual trainer and putting a lot of hours into training, he got potty trained within 3 days of getting him, and stopped crying in his crate completely on day 4. All of my coworkers were shocked at the progress. The biting and play humping got particularly bad around 10 weeks of age where he adapted to his new environment and was likely testing boundaries. Where toys failed to redirect his behavior and commands, I got a pen and gave him a timeout. After sleeping, his behavior improved considerably. With this new timeout method in place, he stopped biting me altogether around 12 weeks and focuses more on the toys and chews I got him. I got lucky with mine because he’s very gentle, and calm when he’s tired and woken up from a nap. Does great around people of all kinds, but he’s very skittish/selective around other dogs. The dogs have to be gentle and patient with him, otherwise he gets scared easily if they approach him too strongly head-on - doesn’t matter if the dog is big or small, he’s scared if they’re too aggressive or start barking. My brother’s shepherd is extremely dog aggressive and dominant, but he gets along well with my puppy because he is submissive. Personality is definitely more on the submissive end of things. Though, he constantly tries to test boundaries because of that mischievousness to his personality. The key point is consistency and making sure not to let them get away with it. I’m sure this is something that will resolve with time as he ages. Since he isn’t vaccinated fully yet until mid-March, I exercise him constantly in my backyard throughout the day, and take him on walks around my neighborhood keeping him away from sniffing/licking grass/pavement. Leash training is still an ongoing effort, but he is improving. I couldn’t even walk him at all in the third week I got him, and now I can. It’s just a rough process still. He does very well walking in my backyard and in unfamiliar territory where he tends to go behind me, but if he knows he’s heading home he pulls insanely hard. A front clip harness helps somewhat, but it’s not nearly as effective. I can see that he’s also got protective instincts as well. Barks when the doorbell is rung, but if he’s able to differentiate whose on the other end of the door - warms up almost instantaneously. Loves kids. I look forward to my long journey with my puppy. He does talk a lot sometimes and have a word for everything, so if you live in a small apartment… probably won’t work because of the whole neighbor situation. Even though I live in a single residential house, there are times where I worry my neighbors can hear him screaming indoors. It’s gotten a lot better with the guidance of my trainer. They require lots of mental stimulation and exercise to keep the whining/screaming/excited barking at the minimum lowdown. Despite all the work I’ve put and continued to put into him, he’s worth every bit of my time and money. I couldn’t have asked for a better companion in my life.

The most loving dog, changed my life. Obsessed with her, love her so much, she’s playful and sweet and submissive, shy and just soo cute

Great dog I love him

Titan is very active during the day, but once it's bed time he's out for the count. Loves sleeping on the floor more than the bed. He gets hot a lot, but still wants to be close so he sleep next to my bed. He's very active loves playing ball even by himself sometimes. He's good with dogs that can respect his space. He goes with me once a week to work for socialization to my coworkers and animals. He's the sweetest goofball ever. Definitely has both Husky and Shepard traits.

The BEST dog I’ve ever owned. Sweetest most loving dog. Protective when she needs to be, but loves everyone she meets.

We just got our (not-so) little guy a week ago. He came puppy-pad trained at 8 weeks old. He will only poop outside. He’s already learned his name (we changed up what the breeders were calling him). He knows “sit”, responds most of the time to “come Rocky”. He will go down stairs, but not up. Very friendly with our older little dog (11 y/o pug-tzu), curious and friendly towards our cat (her, not so much yet). We have three daughters (5, 12 & 14) he loves them so much! He can’t wait till they come home from school. He likes to give kisses, sleep with us, and lay on everyone’s lap! He’s definitely a chewer, but we keep him busy with toys and bones. He still nips sometimes with his puppy-breath kisses, but responds fairly well to “no bite” or the sound “uh-uh” (as in “no”). He’s dramatic like a Husky, but smart and attentive like a German Shepard, but he has HUGE paws, so I wonder if he might actually be a Malamute/German Shepard mix. Mostly a calm loving demeanor with a little mischievous side. I’m excited to do more training and socializing with him because I think he really has the potential to be an amazing dog, as he’s already a very impressive little pup! We just adore him!

We found her on our doorstep took her to the vet and nursed her back to health ( she was wounded) Now she follows us around like we are a peice of meat

Very good dog but has a very high tendency to bite a lot, has short term attention span