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Is this a GSD? Thoughts?
It could be a mix, and doesnt look purebred. You can always have a dna test done.
The rescue place said she was pure bred Black German Shepherd, but she has big ears and a long nose. Also, she has a lot of white spots on her chest, arm pits, back, and hind legs.
Just by the photos and what you can see in them, your dog is not a real pure breed. I think they were just guessing on the dog's breed like we will be guessing too.
sometimes with a very young dog she will grow into her features. Pups's ears will sometimes come out long but then the rest of her will catch up with her.
the spotting though probably would indicate not pure bred
Looks like its mixed with doberman
You dog certainly has the ears of a German Shepherd and the hips, and she tucks her front paw under, as for pure bred it is hard to say until she grows as little older. if you are taking her to the vet you can have a DNA taken and get the results if it is really important to you to find out.
Your dog looks to me like a black Malinois. They are often mistaken for german shepherds. They are lighter weight than GSDs, but similar in many ways. They are the preferred breed for police dogs.
The puppy is only 1.5 months. People were I reside never have heard about white German Shepherds. So I'm wondering in your opinion if he looks like a German Shepherd?
I posted mom & dad'd pictures. We know the dad is a German, but the mom they don't know since it was gifted.
This puppy does not look like a white German Shepherd to me. It looks like a mix of several breeds. You could take a dna test to get the full bloodline.
Sweet puppy!! I want to kiss that little face!!
Have you established him with a vet yet? If so, the vet can look at markers on him (like teeth, jaw, hips, bone structure and give you a good idea of his breed.
My understanding of the white GS is it is a recessive gene, so anything is possible depending on the parents. You said you know the dad was a GS. If the mom was a GS or a GS mix, the pup could be a white GS or a white GS mix.
Thanks for sharing!!
IT LOOKS LIKE A WHITE SHEPERD MIXED WITH ANOTHER BREED.
He looks like a shepherd mix to me. Cute puppy!
I recently purchased a puppy at 6 weeks old and I was told he was a purebred. The owners were just going to abandon him and let him die after the mother rejected the litter at 2 weeks. Someone else took him and then I bought him from them. All I have to go off are looks. If he is not a purebred I am at least hoping he's mostly GSD and his ears stand up!
It looks like a German Shepherd. Ears should come up between 8 weeks and 6 months.
Poor little thing to have such a rough start!! Blessings to those who saved him!! That sweet face is so kissable!!!
It is good time to get him in with the vet who can check his teeth and bones, and hips and jaw and can give you a good idea if he is mostly GSD. He has some of the lines and coloring. But the face isn't--to me--pointy enough. But I am not a Shepherd expert.
I almost see a little Bernese Mountain Dog in that sweet face!
Post back what the vet says!! Enjoy!!! I want to hug him!!
Hi,
There is only one way to tell if a pup is a purebred, and that is to do a doggy DNA test. That being said, he looks like he is purebred to me. He is absolutely a darling baby!
Robyn
wow, a very cute dog.
to me he almost looks like he has part Rottweiler, in the colouring and shape of face, but could also be GSD.
at this age it is hard to tell
It is really hard to tell at this age but I think I see a little Rottweiler in him. He is going to be a gorgeous dog.
The lady said she was a German Shepherd. She was 10 months old in this picture. The lady couldn't keep her, so I took her in. Do you think she's a purebred or a mix?
She looks purebred to me. You can always do a DNA test to be certain.
This is a very hansom dog and it looks very much like a German Shepherd. However, if you would like to know if the dog is a pure breed or not the only way to tell is through a dog DNA test. You an purchase the test online and preform the test at home.
Look it. Very gorgeous!
My family (mostly brothers) have always had German Shepherds and their ears are very outstanding - just like your baby's.
DNA tests are getting very popular so I'm hoping the cost will fall soon as the test kits now cost $50 to 200 dollars but most of them are very accurate. Test kits are sold at most pet stores, on line and from your vet. If your baby is due to see her vet anytime soon you can always ask their opinion about the breed. Of course, they cannot actually tell by looking if she is pure bred but they have a lot of knowledge about breeds.
Here is a link about DNA testing and also an example of a test kit for sale but there are lots of places to purchase these kits.
Thoughts on her? The vet estimates that she is about 3 1/2 months as she's just starting to loose her baby teeth. She was abandoned, no papers, no previous owner, nothing.
She has all the right characteristics of a German Shepherd. Next will be DNA test.
Is my puppy a purebred German Shepherd? He is eight weeks old and he was advertised as purebred. He is super sweet and smart. I am just wondering what everyone thinks.
Your puppy looks to be purebred. As he gets older, he will display more of the German Shepherd stance and his ears should stand upright more than they do now,
He looks purebred to me. You can have a dna test done if it is important to you.
Is she a German Shepherd or a mix?
Her nose looks kind of long for a purebred.
Very possible it's pure
looks full blooded to me.
Is my dog a purebred German Shepherd? She has a light coat and short hair. I'm no pro, but was just wondering.
If you look at images of a blonde German Shepherd you'll see that your dog looks very much like them. She is a beautiful dog!
She is sweet! I want to hug her!
She could be pure, your vet can give you the best opinion by looking at her teeth, jaw, hips, and bone structure.
There are cream (blonde) shepherds. My shepherd friends have said there is controversy about showing dogs that do not have the traditional black/brown/tan colors and are predominately light colors (cream or white or mixed light colors). Something about it not being show standard for one of the shows (AKC maybe).
I have never shown dogs so to me that thinking is foreign. If you are planning to show, you will have to follow the show rules. My hope is that you just love your pup and that you and your fur baby have a wonderful history and lots of fun adventures together!!
My dad's friend has a black German Shepherd who gave birth and he said he was gonna give me this puppy. I really want a purebred German Shepherd and this one has some German Shepherd features, but he doesn't look like German Shepherds his age (5 weeks old).
I'm suspicious because I don't know what breed the father is.
This looks like a German Shepherd mix, not pure-bred. Are there any papers? If not, you may have to do a DNA test to find out for sure.
What a cutie! Looks like a mix but here is a guide for you to check out:
www.cuteness.com/
His name is Bruno and I got him when he was 1.5 months old from someone who told me that he was a purebred GSD. Now he is 10 months old. He runs a lot, is extremely energetic and fun loving, but is very protective. He loves to play fetching and tugging. He is not food oriented and eats small quantities. He is extremely intelligent and barks at strangers for few minutes and when he has confirmed that things are safe then he will start playing with them.
By Shrishti N.
He looks like a pure breed long hair German Shepherd.
I agree, he looks like a long hair shepherd. We recently rescued our 5th G/S. Wonderful breed.
Does my dog look like a purebred German Shepherd even with the floppy ears? We got him from the shelter. They said he was a German Shepherd, but someone shaved him. I'm just wondering if he could be mixed with anything.
He looks like he may be a Golden Lab mixed with German Shepherd. Hope this helped. :)
I agree, it does not have full German Shepard markings, and is ears should be standing up.
