German Shepherd-Miniature Puppies for Sale

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 9-13 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: Unknown

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: high

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Miniature German Shepherd is a cross between the German Shepherd and the Yorkshire Terrier, resulting in a smaller canine that resembles the German Shepherd in most cases. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and understand that you can get any combination of the characteristics found in either breed.

A Miniature German Shepherd is a cross between a German Shepherd and a smaller dog breed that is meant to result in a smaller version of a German Shepherd. Common crosses include Miniature Poodles, Border Collies, and Yorkshire Terriers.

Although these Mini Shepherds can inherit any combination of traits from their parent breeds, they tend to be energetic, intelligent dogs that bond closely with their families and are affectionate with them.

Temperament

Miniature German Shepherds make great family dogs. They may be hardworking while on a job, but they have a playful spirit while relaxing with their family. They also tend to get along well with children and other dogs in the family. Although they tend to do well with smaller pets they have been raised with, they do have a high prey drive. Because of this, you’ll want to be prepared for some extra socialization and training if you have smaller pets in the household. Mini German Shepherds are also protective and alert. They will bark to alert you and will be naturally suspicious of strangers. Proper socialization and training your dog to stop barking early on can help make sure barking does not become a nuisance and will help them open up to strangers once introduced.

Did You Know?

A Mini Poodle is a common parent for a Miniature German Shepherd. If the other parent crossed with a German Shepherd is a Standard Poodle, the result is a Shepadoodle.