Shepkita

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Is anyone familiar with this new "designer" breed of a dog, a German Shepherd and Akita cross?

I've seen one of them recently and OMG what a huge dog it is (almost like the size of a pony!).

https://www.anythinggermanshepherd.com/how-to-see-german-shepherd-mix-akita-as-family-dog/

[tblue37]

1. Handsome dogs.

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2. Someone wants to give me one of them

It is a "puppy".

It seems like a nice dog but it gets out and is running around all over the place.

He got hit by a car not long ago but managed to get away unscathed.

I don't know that I could handle a dog that size!

Handsome indeed however!

[chowmama]

3. The back legs look good

They didn't continue the weird GS slant that causes all the painful hip problems.

So how's the temperament? (says the woman whose 'heart dog' was a neglect abuse case chow chow...) I do love me a big double coated marshmallow.

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4. Homeowner's insurance won't renew my policy if I have one of these dogs

Apparently there are some issues with this breed of dog between the German Shepherd and Akita genes.

I never knew about this!

Anyway, no homeowner's insurance with my present company if I have one of these dogs.