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German Shepherd Chihuahua Mix Quiz

A 70-pound police dog crossed with a 5-pound purse dog. How much do you know about this surprising mix?

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  1. How much can a German Shepherd Chihuahua mix weigh?

    Height ranges from 7 to 26 inches.

  2. How are most of these puppies produced?

    Natural mating would be dangerous for the smaller dog.

  3. When did this mix surface in the U.S.?

    There is no breed standard, so every puppy is a surprise.

  4. What do most of these mixes look like?

    Many have black and tan coloring and upright ears.

  5. Where do German Shepherds rank in working intelligence?

    Chihuahua stubbornness means the mix obeys when it feels like it.

  6. When does the puppy socialization window close?

    Skip it and you may get a barking, nipping, anxious dog.

  7. Which health problems can come from the small-dog side?

    Hip and elbow dysplasia can come from the Shepherd side.

  8. Where do most of these dogs end up?

    Committed breeders rarely produce this cross.

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