Though there is technically only one species of dog, these animals still come in many different and dazzling varieties. There are many different breeds available in sizes small and large, all with different personalities. One popular dog breed is the German Shepherd, known for its intelligence and agility. Still, most people may have an image of a “pure breed” German Shepherd which looks something like a show dog. Like any other dog, however, these animals can be bred with other kinds of dogs—for some truly adorable results.
With that in mind, here are 20 adorable German Shepherd mixes.
1. If you mix a German Shepherd with a Chow Chow, you get a cute little Chow Shepherd like this guy.
2. Or you could mix a German Shepherd with a Shiba Inu To get this unique Shepherd Inu.
3. What about this German Australian Shepherd (German Shepherd and Australian Shepherd)
4. What about a German Shepherd and a Husky mix?
5. If you mix a German Shepherd and a Collie, the adorable result might look something like this.
6. Sure, this German Shepherd and St. Bernard mix is small now—but just wait until it grows up.
7. This German Shepherd and Basset Hound mix looks particularly unique.
8. This one is a German Shepherd and Blue Heeler mix!
9. And this one is a German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever mix—call it a German Sheprador.
10. If you mix a German Shepherd and a Corgi, the result is a Gorgi!
11. And a German Shepherd mixed with a Doberman is a Doberman Shepherd.
12. One of the most adorable examples is this German Shepherd and Pit Bull mix.
13. You can even mix a German Shepherd with a Poodle for a Shepradoodle.
14. What about a German Shepherd and a Bernese Mountain Dog mix?
15. There’s also a German Shepherd mixed with a Golden Retriever!
16. Mixing a German Shepherd and Akita gives you a Shepkita.
17. The combination of a German Shepherd and a Pug leads to the creation of an adorable Shug.
18. The German Shepherd and Collie mix, the Shollie, is particularly friendly and adorable.
19. Although Rottweiler and German Shepherd mixes are bound to be huge, they are also very friendly.
20. There’s also the Wolf Shepherd, a German Shepherd and Wolf mix—which requires some serious training.
Bonus: These Pictures Will Make You Want A German Shepherd
“Every time I leave the house this is the last thing I see.”
The secret to digging good holes is to always act innocent.
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“I’ll be there for you to make your sleep more comfortable.”
“My German Shepherd loves to carry bricks around. He gets upset when I won’t let him bring them inside.”
Cuteness overload
Love me tender, love me sweet!
“My 3-year-old German Shepherd can’t get her right ear to stand, just like the puppy I just adopted.”
“Met this terrified German Shepherd pup at a shot clinic.”
What a great way to cool down!
You can never have enough toys, right?
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Dog tired
“I am all ears.”
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Cutie pie
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“How do you get my look?”
“Will you forgive me? Pleeeease.”
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A basket of cuteness
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An autumn accessory
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Sweet dreams!
Say cheese!
“My dad recently rescued a German Shepherd and asked me to take a nice portrait of her to send to the shelter. Nailed it.”