What do you call a German Shepherd dachshund mix?
What do you call a German Shepherd dachshund mix?
The German Shepherd Dachshund mixed pooch, also known as the Dachshund Shepherd, is a somewhat surprising designer dog, but one that works seemingly well. His size is a unique mix of two breeds, with the Dachshund being the smaller version and the GSD being a medium to large sized breed.
Can you breed a German Shepherd with a dachshund?
A German Shepherd Dachshund mix is a mixed breed of Dachshund and German Shepherd and has the characteristics and personality of both the parent breeds. They can look like both parents. A German Shepherd Dachshund mix is a small to medium-sized dog with a more sausage dog silhouette and short legs.
Do German Shepherd mixes make good pets?
Whether they’re short-haired German shepherds or long-haired, these canines make excellent guard dogs and usually get along very well with children. Throwing in a mix to this breed just strengthens and enhances these naturally appealing traits.
How big does a dachshund mix get?
| Dachshund Terrier mix dogs overview | |
|---|---|
| Weight | Up to 32 pounds |
| Height | Up to 14 inches at the shoulders |
| Size | Small and medium |
| Coat type | Various, depending on the parents |
What are dachshunds mixed with?
Top 13 Dachshund Mixes:
- Docker (Daschund x Cocker Spaniel)
- Dachsweiler (Dachshund x Rottweiler)
- Papshund (Dachshund x Papillon)
- Welshund (Dachshund x Welsh Terrier)
- Dorgi (Dachshund x Welsh Corgi)
- Dusky (Dachshund x Siberian Husky)
- Toy Rat Doxie (Dachshund x Rat Terrier)
- Dach Griffon (Dachshund x Brussels Griffon)
Do German Shepherd mixes shed?
My German Shepherd mix sheds like crazy. The German Shedder — I mean Shepherd — is among the worst. But shedding is normal, and you can’t stop it with a simple food addition. You can, however, reduce the flying fur by what I estimate is around 90 percent by using the three Cs: cut, collect and contain.