Immerse yourself in the world of the Labrador-Shepherd mix, also known as the Sheprador! From appearance to behavior, find out now whether the Labrador-Shepherd mix is right for you in this handy dog guide.

Name:

• Labrador-Shepherd mix
• Shepherd-Labrador-Mix
• Sheprador

Origin:

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• Shepherd (Germany)
• Labrador (Great Britain)

Height: 20 to 27 inches

Weight: 50 to 95 pounds

Life expectancy: 10 to 14 years

Coat type: short to medium length, dense

Coat color: sandy, brown, black

Character: intelligent, friendly, social, affectionate, playful

Suitable for beginners: only to a limited extent

The Sheprador is a so-called hybrid breed, which is created when two purebred dogs mate and have offspring. In this case, a Sheprador is a mix of German Shepherd and Labrador.

As with all mixed breeds or hybrid breeds, it is not possible to make general statements on dog personality and temperament. Rather, it depends on the individual dog and its individual character. The characteristics of the parent breeds can be inherited and pronounced to different degrees.

Possible characteristics of the Labrador

• Friendly, sweet
• Cheerful
• Even-tempered

Possible characteristics of a German Shepherd dog

• Alert, protective
• Cautious, reserved towards strangers
• Great urge to move
• Does not like to be alone
• Loyal

However, a German Shepherd-Labrador mix tends to be very intelligent, affectionate, sweet, and playful.

A dog mix of German shepherd and Labrador can look very different, e.g. the color of one of the parents may prevail, or there may be a mixture of both parent dogs.

In addition, Labrador-Shepherd mix puppies can have the upright ears typical of Shepherds, the drooping, floppy ears of a Labrador, or even an intermediate form of both variants.

The following TikTok video shows just how cute a Labrador-Shepherd mix puppy can look.

If you are thinking about getting a Labrador-Shepherd mix, you should be aware of the following points about the hybrid breed.

• Does not like to be left alone; too much time can lead to frustration and a destructive urge
• Tends to bark – especially in unfamiliar situations
• It is very voracious, risk of obesity
• Needs a lot of exercise
• Can shed a little more during the shedding period
• Gets along well with other dogs and cats
• Gets along well with children

For the last two points, it is extremely important that a Sheprador is well-socialized and consistently trained at a young age. If it is taught to be considerate, it will live together with other pets and children without any problems.

However, other animals and small children can be intimidated by its size and energy – this must be kept in mind. This also includes, for example, getting a dog out of the habit of jumping on you.

Experience in dog training is therefore an advantage, which is why a Labrador-Shepherd mix is only suitable for beginners to a limited extent.