4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Golden Shepherds

#1 They are people pleasers! 

What?! The social Golden Retrievers and the loyal German Shepherds love making people happy? Who knew? But because of the Goldie in him, your Golden Retriever-Shepherd mix is very likely going to cling to you.

#2 They hate being left alone.

If you’ve got a busy life, then this mixed-breed dog may not be right for you. He’s going to face a lot of separation anxiety if left alone too long.

#3 They’re the cool kids.

According to the American Kennel Club, Golden Retrievers rank as the 3rd most popular breed while the German Shepherd ranks the spot as the 2nd most popular pooch in the US! This is why the Golden Shepherd has been gaining such popularity.

#4 These dogs may love to chase animals!

The Golden Retriever was bred as a hunting dog while the sweet, good German Shepherd was bred as a herding dog. It’s no surprise that the Golden Shepherd is going to love to chase other pets.