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The puppy that I currently (albeit temporarily) have is a German/Lab mix. I probably won't be able to keep him, but that's another story on another post. I've always been fond of German Shepherds since my sister had a German/Border collie mix. They're fun, energetic and intelligent IMO, and our Zephyr (german/border) is pretty smart and knows a lot of tricks even without much intensive training--he's hard as heck to catch too!
So I'm just curious about what potential German/Labs have. From what I understand they're both pretty durned smart breeds and ironically, they're both the two major dogs used to assist handicaped or blind people. So typically, I'd think it would be a pretty smart crossbreed capable of lots of different tricks. Also, in case I decide to get one in the future, what other aspects make them different than the average dog (like hard to train, super-energetic?)
So far mine is approx 8 weeks old and he is already really fast and his biting habit is no joking matter--those teeth are starting to hurt.
On a side note, what other crossbreed combos or purebreeds are known for being really intelligent and/or known for extraordinary performance potential (not just party tricks--anything dogs can do, I heard of a beagle that dialed 911)
So I'm just curious about what potential German/Labs have. From what I understand they're both pretty durned smart breeds and ironically, they're both the two major dogs used to assist handicaped or blind people. So typically, I'd think it would be a pretty smart crossbreed capable of lots of different tricks. Also, in case I decide to get one in the future, what other aspects make them different than the average dog (like hard to train, super-energetic?)
So far mine is approx 8 weeks old and he is already really fast and his biting habit is no joking matter--those teeth are starting to hurt.
On a side note, what other crossbreed combos or purebreeds are known for being really intelligent and/or known for extraordinary performance potential (not just party tricks--anything dogs can do, I heard of a beagle that dialed 911)