Sleepy asked:
I would like to get a german shepherd and a golden retriever, but I do not know if these breeds would even get along. If they can live together, which puppy should I get first? Should the german shepherd grow up with the retriever or vice versa? I have had a GR before and she was the love of my life, but I am looking for a guard dog so that’s why I figured a GR and GSD would be the perfect match for me, I’m just not sure they’d be a match for each other. Any opinions would be much appreciated, thanks!
I would like to get a german shepherd and a golden retriever, but I do not know if these breeds would even get along. If they can live together, which puppy should I get first? Should the german shepherd grow up with the retriever or vice versa? I have had a GR before and she was the love of my life, but I am looking for a guard dog so that’s why I figured a GR and GSD would be the perfect match for me, I’m just not sure they’d be a match for each other. Any opinions would be much appreciated, thanks!
Tags: German Shepherd, Golden Retriever #4, Gr, Love Of My Life, Perfect Match, Puppy
September 26th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
Get the oldest one first
September 29th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Dog Food Secrets!
Retriver 1st because if you get the german sheaperd 1st he will be very protective of his territory and hurt the retriever if he comes into his territory
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 am
Dog Food Secrets!
I agree with extre, get the retriever first. Shepherd’s are great dogs, but more territorial/protective IMO from my experiences. Retriever’s are just so laid back and love everything.
October 4th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
I’m guessing here…but I would say retriever first because shepherds tend to be a little more possesive. If you get the retriever first, then the sheps coming into his territory instead of the other way around. Not even sure if these two dogs would get along. Had a shep at one time, friend had a retriever at one time, but not at the same time so I don’t know. It also depends on the individual dog’s personality.
October 5th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
i don’t think that these breeds get along – because they are both so large and loud and roudy. it’s best though, if you have to, to get the labrador first because the german shepherd learns that the boss is the labrador, and is therefore not so jumpy and dangerous.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
Get the Golden first. That would be the safest route to take in my opinion. You should ideally get them together though so they grow up knowing each other. I don’t know what your reasoning is though so I’ll add that you should socialize your Golden puppy to GSD puppies while she grows up to help her be accepting of the new baby when you bring her home. Ideally get two bitches or a dog and bitc.h because two males will fight.
Edit: To lu m: Where did you come up with a Labrador? This person said GOLDEN. GOLDEN and LABRADOR are TOTALLY different!!! lol
October 8th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Start a Doggie Daycare
You are so wise to ask this question before getting your dogs!
Get the Golden first..they are less aggressive to other dogs, less territorial, and need to be the oldest, to make the relationship work the best..
October 11th, 2009 at 6:27 am
Dog Lovers Mega Pack
I have a Golden and my daughter brought home a Husky several years later. Goldens are wonderful dogs and when trained, they will please everyone. Since Huskies are know to be difficult to train, it made a perfect match. Our Golden was a perfect model for our Hus key. I would think you would have good results by getting a Golden first and then a German shepherd. Both are great breeds if well trained, yet the Golden is more likely to gentle the Shepherd some. You won’t have to worry about him guarding you….. that is a natural tendency for a Shepherd
October 12th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Sit Stay Fetch, Good Dog!
best to get them together but if not, golden first because it’s a less aggressive dog and will get along better with a puppy. Do not get two males unless they grow up together!!! ps. I had this mix and they loved each other dearly, male golden, female shepard.
October 15th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Dove Cresswells Dog Training
Both are lovely breeds. I would suggest getting the GR first. You can raise it and then it will help you teach and raise your GSD. As GRs are more gentle it will be an excellent role model for your new GSD. Plus, the idea of a hyper 1 year old GSD and then a hyper GR puppy may be a little too much!
They’ll get on fine, don’t worry about that, just choose their personailities carefully. For example, if you get a dominant male GR, don’t get a dominant male GSD or they’ll wear you out with their squabbles! I would recommend a Male GR and a female GSD. That will give you the greatest opportunity for them to settle and enjoy each other’s company.