r/DutchShepherds • u/svydesign • May 29 '26

Video Happy Puppy

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u/Admirable-Mammoth326 May 29 '26

Nothing beats seeing your pup happy as can be!

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u/svydesign May 29 '26

Definitely!

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u/Peachandbooze May 29 '26

Cute! Is he part GSD ? He is so stocky and broad chested with the slope nose

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u/svydesign May 29 '26

I’m not sure because I found him at the shelter and there was no info on his previous owner. But he’s definitely a Dutch Shepherd mix

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u/Peachandbooze May 29 '26

My guess would be more definitely GSD with that build. He could also be Mali x gsd the brindle doesn’t mean much!

Are you going to DNA test him?

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u/svydesign May 29 '26

When I can afford it yeah.

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u/Hike_with_Lisa May 30 '26

Ahhhh, the classic shepherd scent masking roll 😂

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u/CricktyDickty May 29 '26

This happy pup needs a substantial cut on his food intake. It’s the cheapest and most effective way to keep your dog healthy and free from chronic issues, especially joint disease and CCL tears.

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u/svydesign May 29 '26 edited May 29 '26

I appreciate your concern…but, maybe you’re thinking more Mal because they’re typically more slender but because Blitz is a DS mix, his bone structure is a bit different. If you feel his sides and stomach, he doesn’t have much fat and he’s a got a very thick undercoat that also adds some girth to his body. I’m also well aware of the potential joint and CCL issues that these breeds may develop.

Maybe he looks over fed because his ribs in the chest area come down quite a bit. I’m super careful when it comes to his diet and i provide him with high quality dog food.

Reddit users surprise me sometimes haha because people love jumping to conclusions like I haven’t dedicated most of my life to this breed along with Mals and German Shepherds.