Comments on: Meet 23 German Shepherd Lab Mix Owners – The Realities of Sheprador Puppy Parenthood

By: Kevin Headrick

Kevin Headrick — Sun, 25 May 2025 04:23:58 +0000

I was recently a Shepard Black Lab mix owner, meaning that after almost 14 years we were forced to do the unthinkable, for everyone’s sake, with our companion and friend. We rescued him when he was about 10 weeks old and never regrated even a moment of the time we had with him. My wife and I had two older kids at the time and within a month were realized our family had grown to three kids. I have been around dogs all my life and in my opinion, this mix breed leads the pack when it comes to a family dog.

I will also add a few bits of information for future owners:
They are smart, quick learners and want to please you. Just do not over scold them.
They act like puppies into their second year. Enjoy it, they are a riot.
They do shed but weekly grooming during the peak times helps tremendously.
Be careful in the selection process, ours had the worst hip dysplasia the Vet had ever seen.
They need to be walked, played with and challenged in different ways daily.
Socialize them and you will be amazed how controlled and gentle they are.
They need to be around you as well as receive your approval. Let them and give it to them.
Treat them well and they will give you back more that you could ever give them.

I know some of those may apply to all dogs, but some are pretty specific, for them as I know several owners of them.

I hope that helps.

By: Gabe carpenter

Gabe carpenter — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:23:53 +0000

In reply to Christa. My dog has ears like that too

By: Gabe carpenter

Gabe carpenter — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:21:56 +0000

In reply to Debbi. My dog looks like that too

By: Kassie

Kassie — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 15:05:21 +0000

In reply to Laurie. I do have some for adoption if your looking still!

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:50:45 +0000

My shepherd door is 5 months old She’s very energetic to say the least And she is very loving I do socialize her literary little worry of people at 1st likes to pee.. And don’t like deliveries Very high tuned to security at night Loves to be around kids And she is also my service dog She lets me know if I’m gonna go hyperglycemic Overall best decision I ever made And I didn’t know that about the hair but thanks 40 pounds 5 months

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:14:34 +0000

My female black lab recently mated with a German Shepard. And I now am the proud parent of a 4 week old Sheprador. He’s a boy and already on the bigger size of puppies his age. Very smart already learned where to relieve himself. I am not aiming for over night house training yet but it seems he’s already picked that up on his own. I see a lot of his dad’s traits in him though he is gentle and quiet. I will let you know as he grows how he evolves into his own character and behavior.

By: Rhonda Faithfull

Rhonda Faithfull — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:55:58 +0000

I have MS and want a Sheprador. My son now has a cat and I am sure that being a cat will not like a dog in the house. So he must learn!!
I want a rescue Sheprador. I would prefer a female o balance the hormone ratio.
Do you have any suggestuions ?
Regards Rhonda Faithfull

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:44:22 +0000

Do you have any puppies or dogs for adoption. Where are you located?

By: Marc LaCourse

Marc LaCourse — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:14:13 +0000

In reply to Marc LaCourse. Oh, and she weigh in at 80 lbs as well.

By: Marc LaCourse

Marc LaCourse — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:12:12 +0000

My GSD/Lab mix was rescued when she was just 5 months old. She’s great and super intelligent. It’s amazing on how well she communicates her needs. When I walk her on the streets she’s all Lab. Friendly and thinks everybody was put on this earth to play with her. However, let a stranger come to the door and the GSD in her comes out. Great guard dog of her environment. Doesn’t like delivery people on her property. Sheds a ton, loves to play and knows her needs. My only complaint is the constant whining. I understand it’s her mode of communication with us. But at times she just whines for no reason or at least none known to us.