German Shepherd Husky Mix: A Pet Parent's Guide to The Gerberian Shepsky! 

“Can even double as a guard dog.” *Looks down at my Gerberian Shepsky Resuce who is as passive as a flower* 😂Suuuurrrre.

I just adopted one. Hes about a year old. I cant believe how smart he is! He learned to unlock doors the first night. He was very timid/scared/aloof the first couple days and a month later, he follows me everywhere and constantly wants attention, to be pet, or to play. He also howls at sirens and just started barking at strangers. Great dog!

Don’t underestimate the amount of time effort and training needed, but ohhh so worth it. You’ll never know how you can love an animal so much!!

Right on the nose with having a big heart and being a protector when need be. I got startled on a run one time and he stood on his two legs and gave a big powerful bark. I never had seen that side of him. Must of sensed my energy. After that I knew if I ever were in danger he would protect me.

I miss mine. He was the goodest boi ever

I’ve had mine for 13 years now and she is 14-15 years old now and is still doing great. She’s got one blue one brown eye and was always the best guard dog! She’s the perfect mix between the two breeds

Mine is an almost 11 month old male. Kennel anxiety when I'm not home. Very needy.... A lot of work.. but I love him!

We adopted a rescue pup 2 weeks ago, and he turned out to be a Gerberian Shepsky! He is about 5mos old right now, and already about 40lbs, so he'll be in the taller (25-26in) and heavier(90-100lbs) end of the anticipated growth spectrum. We named him Loki; he's got one fully blue eye👁️, and the other is half blue💙 on the top and half brown🤎 on the bottom. He definitely recognizes his Husky and Alsatian kin when we're out and about, vocalizing to the Huskies in their particular doggie dialect and just as able to communicate smoothly with Alsatians in theirs. He wants to be everyone's friend--dog, human, and other animals--and picked up on training right away. He's already house-trained, knows and responds to 10 command words, is starting to walk to heel on both sides, and does basic agility courses with me in the mornings on our runs. He ADORES our 4yr old, who adores him back. He's a big floppy cuddly baby who loves to work/learn, and he truly is the perfect family dog. 🐕‍🦺🐾💙

My 6 month old Gerberian Shepsky is so protective of me. When I take him out on socialization trips he barks and goes in between my legs if a man comes up to me. He’s getting better but he’s definitely reactive but so smart and already knows sit down stay and leave it! He loves me and is also food motivated so he is a breeze to train! But was a train wreck our first trip out and pee’d himself of of fear and barked at anyone. Don’t give up!

I got one, she is beautiful and saved my life.

I adopted a 6 month old. He is vocal, lovable, outgoing, high energy, playful, intelligent and can be stubborn at times. Overall a great pup. He just needs exercise, attention and being around other dogs. I take him to a dog park at least twice a week.

I am blessed to own my second Gerberian Shepsky! Both of mine have been/are girls (former and current pups). One we got for free from a breeder my mom knew and the present girl pup was a rescue pup (she has also rescued me in various ways). They are the BEST pups...ever!!!

We adopted one from a shelter. She was the only one who looked like her mama. She is super smart, loving, and playful. A little stubborn.

We've had ours for 3 months now she's 6 months. She definitely keeps us busy, quiet calm and zen, so we named her Jhana. Until the zoomies kick in. And she's running into the bathroom, jumping into the tub, out and back into the living room while you are on the toilet. Every shower I have taken, she has joined me for. the bathroom is not an alone space.

My boyfriend and I got one she's almost a year old and she is so full of energy!! Loving and she is very very sweet she gets a lot of exercise but she loves to chew so I highly recommend the extreme chewer Kong toy she carries it every where like it's her safety blanket if you see Ellie you see her kong 🤣

I might be having myself a husky/german shepherd pup in a little bit and im excited but nervous but i feel like this will be the perfect dog for me

Mine has a big, deep German Shepard like bark that’s plenty enough to scare anyone, but he’s really a softy. Definitely smart and loyal, but the huskie stubbornness comes out sometimes during his training. He’s a year old now and knows tons of commands, tricks and is good off leash for the most part, but sometimes he obeys commands at his own speed, lol. He’s turning out to make a great hiking companion for me on my trips to the high Sierra.

Literally the kindest dog I've ever had or seen. I know for a fact he would never hurt a fly. I can't recommend this dog enough!

Mine is Poppet she'70 pounds, mostly black with tan feet and lower legs, with a perfect saddle and beautiful gold checks. One translucent blue eye and one translucent brown eye with a spot of blue. She reads my mind. She comes running to me when I sneeze or cough. If I get a little anxious or cuss she comes to calm me down. I adopted her from a rescue at the age of 1, she's now 5. I almost didn't keep her. Her anxiety was so bad she torn up my home including flooding my bathroom, eating through the bedroom door, shredding 5 large moving boxes, breaking a TV and numerous other things. But we calmed, worked on training. She is easy to train. I love her so much.

These guys will make you laugh, so much personality. Will always bring so much happiness to you

I have a 3.5 month old 😍 her coloring is exactly like her German Shepherd dad. Shes SOOOOO SMART and SOOOO opinionated lol.

Got my guy 2 weeks ago. He is super smart, loving, cuddily. I trained all the basics in one hour. Then did about an hour a day and he is nearly perfectly trained already. I'm so surprised. It helps that he has an excellent temperament and loves treats.

I just adopted/rescued a Gerberian Shepsky. He is a wonderful dog. So smart and a wonderful temperament.

I have one. She steals my stuff and sheds a lot, but I love her!

Ours is 1 1/2 years old. Best dog we've every had! They do needs lots of exercise and mental stimulation. A very smart dog as well!❤

We have a girl who’s about to be 6 months, and a boy who’s 3 months, we absolutely love them. So smart and SOOO much personality lol perfect dogs for us.

Mine weighs 90 pounds and is almost two. I love her so much 💕 I’ve always had German Shepherds this is my first mix and she’s a sweetie

I have a 5month old that is awesome but a handful for sure she’s so smart really mischievous but getting better as we learn each other

Adopted a four year old Husky Shepard, all cream with one blue and one brown eye. He is the best dog ever. We have worked with him a lot and he picks up tricks/new skills really fast. Goes in the crate when asked, no whining/barking at night or ever really. He is still getting comfortable I am sure, at first he was a lot more quiet and timid. Now he is full of energy and wants to be near us 24/7!! Definitely adopt one if you are thinking about doing it. Best decision ever.

My Shepsky is my best friend. He has a black and white double coat and features from his Husky side but his silhouette and shape is very much of a German Shepherd’s. A lot of people say he looks like a rare Black and White German shepherd until they ask if he’s a huskey or vice versa. I had a Rottweiler when I was 10 and also a Chow Chow when I got older. Always loved big dogs but never had a German or Siberian even though I always wanted them. Funny, I ended up with a SHEPSKY

We have 1/4 Shepherd and 3/4 Siberian Husky. He looks like a Husky is a loveable and happy dog. Very protective of my wife. Max is awesome...

I rescued a Shepsky! Best dog ever!

Picked up ours when she was 1 1/2 years old. She's a good family dog and guard dog.

I love my Shepsky: she is very loving and playful and protects us when she needs too. I was very hesitant at first to get her, but I absolutely love her.

I just got one she is 1 year and wonderful with my cats and small dogs

Our boy Dior is 8 months 55pounds. Likes to play 24/7. Loves his daddy. Has a good sense of people, whether they mean good or harm. Very smart. Talkative. Love having a shepsky!

I got one as my first and he’s so dope! Super friendly and highly active. Food motivated so training is easier but he’s so calm people tell me on our walks he’s well trained when in reality he just like that😂

I have two shepsky sisters off the same litter, now going on to three years. They talk so much and are so loving :) i work at home and are with them 99% of the time. They do need a lot off love, and to be a part off a strong pack! Also they hate any Kinda heat, even 20 celsius is hot for them.. Regards from Denmark ❤

My Haru is the most loving, sweetest dog. She loves kids!!! Like she would herd kids whenever we have a family party and trick them to play fetch with her the whole day. 😂😂😂 She would bring multiple toys out and hand it to one child, when that one child is done playing with her, she’ll go to the next child. 😂😂😂

Our family just got a Shepsky and King Shepard mix so we call him a King Shepsky, he’s adorable.

My girl chose me. EX-tremely intelligent, clever and oppurtunistic. She's been protective over me since she was a pup and understands everything I say. 12 yrs strong, I adore her.

Let me just start out by saying the Jack our shepsky was the greatest animal that ever lived on this planet he lived to be 16 years old and I never met a better dog in my entire life it wasn't even mine it was my wife's dog who is the most wonderful animal I can't say enough good things about this dog mix it's perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect we miss you Jack

I got mine for $70 at the shelter (her mouthing was seen as aggressive) I've never had a dog more sweet and loving than this breed

I'll never buy another breed in my life they are absolutely the best tempered dogs!

I was looking at Ridgebacks to run with and a Shepsky puppy came out of the blue, man am I excited! She's perfect

I just got one today!! 2 months old!

I had my bella for 12 wonderful years. She was amazing! I had to put her down on Feb 17, 2022 because she developed bone cancer and on her last day her bone had started to liquify. She was in alot of pain at the end. I miss her dearly but we had the best times here on this side of the mortal plane. I cant wait to see you her in the other side❤️

The shepskies that I know…are great guard dogs!

I got mine from a rescue centre. unbelievably clever dog.

Just got one 8 weeks old ,smart,lovable an busy 😊

I have a male and he is only 10 months old and he is biggest baby you ever could meet! He's so sweet and most times gentle but he gets rambunctious and forgets his size already! He's huge and has grown a ton since a pup in 10 months! He is very protective of his dad haha, however he loves attention and getting rubs but he does love to dig!!!! Plus he has a pretty good destructive side all the time but it is compensated with plenty of chew toys and for some reason he loves to huge limbs across the yard jus to eat and chew on them! Overall a great pup and awesome personality!❤

I just adopted a 9 week old Shepsky! He is so smart, I can tell! And stubborn lol

Picking mine up next Friday! Can’t wait my son has been asking for a puppy and by chance one of these became available to us! I feel like a new parent all over again, trying to get everything perfect before we bring him home!

i have one he is only 8 months so training him is hard but he is so lovable and good around people

Mine is the best boy! Super on the nose about being very intelligent yet stubborn haha. He is such a lover of people and dogs and does need lots of exercise. He is an amazing frisbee dog! His name is Rebel and he is white and light brown with blue eyes and shepherd ears :)

Our Gerberian Shepsky was literally a gift from God! No really she was and here is the story. Our family had a goldador (half golden retriever half yellow lab) for 14 years and he had to be put down because of bad health in his old age. My family consists of my wife and I with 4 boys ages 23, 21, 19, and 17. My 19 year old was sad just like the rest of us when we had to let go of our friend (Brody), and he approached me about getting another dog. At that time my wife and I were not wanting to start all over again with a new puppy. I told my son to pray for a dog and if God gives you a new dog who would I be to deny a gift from God. I then prayed to God, that if he were to give us a dog, please make it free, easy to find, and smart. Now a couple months passed by, and I actually forgot that we were hoping for a new puppy. I was at work one day when my brother in law texted me, wondering if we were looking for a puppy. That he knew of a family that had to move and couldn't take their dog with them. I responded to him with a yes, and then asked him what type of dog is it, and is it free? Yes and yes! Now at this point I had no idea that my 2 of my boys were praying for a german shepard, and 1 of them was praying for an alaskan husky. My oldest son isn't really into dogs or atleast wasn't then, but he had no idea how much this new shepsky was going to change his mind! Obviously the Lord had blessed us with a shepsky or I wouldn't be writing this story on this page. The detailed answering of prayers was nothing short of AMAZING!! My 3 prayers were answered along with the 2 of my boys. 1. I didn't want to take the time to go puppy shopping....check...it came to me. 2. I didn't want to spend money on a puppy.....check... she was free! 3. She is the smartest dog I've ever owned....check 4. 2 sons wanted a german shepard....check 5. 1 son wanted an alaskan husky.....check God is so Good! And God to me is the Lord Jesus Christ! Eph. 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God Not of works, lest any man should boast. Jesus Christ is God's gift to the world please except that gift like we excepted Him and our shepsky! Praise the Lord! Make him your savior and he will answer your prayers also!

I own a gerbian shepsky, got my 7 month old girl on Wednesday and she's the most amazing dog I've ever had and she instantly took to me, she does resemble her dad the GSD alot more than her mom the SH and she is sooooooooo smart, we've always had small dogs and only once a boerboel and then a few staffordshire bull terriers but Sheba my shepsky is by far the most loyal and clever of them all and doesn't leave my side for a minute she wants to he where I am all the time, she is however on the small side I think at 20 inches and GSDs in my area are huge compared to her but non the less I love her boundlessly

We have a one year old female. She was a complete monster to train, especially potty training. Very stubborn but she catches on to tricks and commands very quick with the shepherd in her. Great loving dog. But watch out for squirrels, rabbits, and birds. She will take off after them

I just got a male, he’s only 2months but has learned so much. He’s just a lovable pooch and protects my cats from invading animals 🦝

Rescued a shepsky puppy yesterday!

I just got one now I’m here

So True! I had 1 & her name was Candi. She had gray eyes. I could've looked @ her all day long. Th@'s how beautiful she was & I miss my baby.🐶🐕💖✨

Currently having interviews to adopt a Shep/Husky male. We have been told he was found in a ditch with a broken leg, surgery was successful, hoping for the best. Thanks for the video!

Just got one fell in love with him at first site he’s already loyal to my wife and I

I love our Rocket. He is perfect for our family of 6.

Just got one yesterday, awesome dog!

My German Shepsky is only 4 months old and weight 43 pounds 💪🏼🐕

On Nov 1 2021, it will be 2 years since mine passed away I keep a photo with every day, remembering him He was really fast, and even when I was about to be attacked, he distracted them and returned home unharmed

Best dogs ever 🥰 long live my Pylit 💚

I am owned by a 14-month-old Gerberian Shepsky named Becky. They are not recommended for households with cats, however, she came into our lives at 10 weeks old. She grew up with them. The other girl of the family, besides Becky and I, is our black calico named Diva. My husband and I are wondering, is Becky Diva's Dog or is Diva Becky's cat. You cannot find one without the other and they are hilarious together. Becky is not for the faint of heart, she is stock full of personality and a huge mind of her own. She listens to you on her terms. Stubborn as the day is long. (I guess that is her Husky father in her). But loveable and loyal to a fault. I love Becky with all of my heart and I just can't imagine being without her around.

These are great dogs but they’re escape artists!!! I love em nonetheless 😍

I do own a Gerberian Shepsky. He even protects me from the smallest things. He saved me from countless ass whoppings from my mom.

I always thought they would make a good mix breed nice to see people are making them popular might get one to play with my Argentina dogo

I just had a litter and they are great pups 🐶

I'm gonna have puppies in March because my family's Husky is breeding with a German Shepherd

thank you for the information

My favorite breed I’ve always wanted one so bad

Just got my new puppy he’s 9 months old very intelligent dog so much progress in just 4days. Also have a pointer mix with roddesian ridgeback Iets just say I don’t stressed out with the exercise since they play so much lol.

Mine is about to be 15. She’s hanging in there. Her hips are bad and she can’t see well. But, she still loves to play with her squeaky toy and go for walks. Albeit not as much as when she was younger.

I love mine

these dog are excellent for animal lovers that are also runners.

I own three of them, they’re awesome!

I have one. Now I have seven. My female 3/4 Gsd 1/4 husky was bread to 100/100 Husky. The pups were close to 2 pounds each at birth. They have awsome color. Their eyes aren't open yet. Hope some are blue Luke momma.

I LOVE THIS MIXED DOG❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

Yes I have one

i have a gerberian and all the video said is true

My beautiful girl is only 5 months old shes got soooo much going for her already so much love excitement shes my angel on earth....train train and train some more I already almost completely fully trust her off leash her problems are plants and my lil 15 yr old chihuahua experience her life I'm starting my own RU-vid off all I've learned from RU-vid university lol ...you can do it too but these dogs take dedication love sensitivities consistent training

Yes I have one he's a new born and so loving and he already knows his name his name is bear man

Yes I just got a boy puppy love him

I love my daisy ❤

Getting mine today!!!! 11 weeks 😁

yes I have one...when I sit at the table he is on the deck at the back door all glass/ panting and staring. Fun to watch him play with his ball \ so comical

I have my he is so cute

Man can’t wait to get mine 😤😤

Well I found the dog I really want. 🐕🐕🐕😍😍😍

I believe the pup we rescued is a Gerberian Shepsky mix. The video seems to describe our girl and the pup at the end of the video REALLY resembles ours 😊🥰

I have kira she is shepsky... very lovely and beautiful and smart

I think I might have one of these dogs

I just rescued one!

I literally thought mine was just a mini husky until I discovered she was a Shepsky 😂