We live with an Akita/Shepherd " Hybrid ". I have researched the " mix " extensively. Opinions vary greatly. One hardcore dog fanatic likened breeders who intentionally
mix the two breeds, as irresponsible, saying that there were enough unwanted " mutts "
in the world. I happen to love mutts and believe, that mixes are usually healthier animals,
less subject to inbred predispositions to health problems.
I have also read that some people refer to the Akita/Shepherd mix as a highly desirable
" Designer Breed ", and considered them to be a status symbol. I lean towards this opinion.
Bare in mind that we LOVE this animal, as do just about everyone who meets him.
Historically, the original Akitas were mixed with other breeds to begin with. Great Danes
were one of the breeds that the Japanese mixed them with. I noticed Dane traits before I was privy to that info.
In summary, call Akita/Shepherd a mix, a mutt, a hybrid, or a designer breed. Or you could call it what my Vet called him.....A GREAT DOG.
I am sorry if you were looking for an AKC definition.
Dogs that are mixed may occasionally have instincts that contradict each other, which can create a very confused dog.
However, if the owner is responsible and is able to control his dog, then the Akita/German Shepherd mix should not have a bigger tendency towards aggression than any other dog.
When seeing an Akita/German Shepherd doesn't wonder about whether the dog is aggressive but whether if the owner is responsible.
Yes, it would be considered a mixed breed. Their are also breeders that specialize in this mix or designer dog. A good name is Huskita for the new hybrid.
Yes the German shepherd black lab is a good mix. The German shepherd black lab mix is known as the German Sheprador.
He/She is probably a German shepherd mix. If you had ever noticed that German Shepherds vary in color and size from one to the other, and had gathered though research that these animals were bred with many types of shepherd dog, with a main cross being the wolf, you might agree that it stands to reason that if fact this dog may actually be a German Shepherd with a different heritage. From what you have said in the question I would say it's a German shepherd Akita mix. :)
* German shepherd (Alsatian) * Dachshund ('wiener dog') * German short-haired pointer * Schnauzer * Weimaraner * Pomeranian * Poodle * Boxer * Rottweiler * Great Dane * Doberman
I'm afraid it is just a Rottweiler, Shepherd mix. You could give it a fancy name if you like. For example if someone crosses an Akita with a Rottweiler, they call it a Rokita, but it will always be a mix what ever you call it. Be sure you don't pay over the odds for a designer dog, they are just mixed breeds with a fancy price tag.
See below in Related Links for an example of a Husky and Akita mix.
A Mutt, or a mixed breed of the working dog class!
Maybe a mix with a labrador retriever?
Stay away from negative dogs towards others such as Presa Canaria's and Cane Corso's and maybe Akita's and Rotweilers but another Lab or Shepherd or even a mix would work well :)
no you cannot if you want it to be pure bred
The German Shepherd is actually a Mix-breed dog created by Max von Stephanitz in 1895
A German Shepard Pitbull mix is a breed of Dog that is mixed of two breed a German Shepard and a Pitbull experts say that these two types of breed are very dangerous but having owned this type of dog i found that they are very loyal
The dog we weight between 65 - 85 lbs. If it's a border collie you are looking at 45 - 60 lbs.