Gerberian Shepsky

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

It is very fun so far

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.

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.

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❤️

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.

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

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!

the most loyal, loving and kind dog I ever had

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

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.

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.

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 awesome on ice!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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