Labrador Retriever vs Shepsky vs Aussiepom – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Labrador Retriever	Shepsky	Aussiepom
Origins	England Canada	Germany Russia	United States United Kingdom
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Group	Gun Dog	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names	Labrador, Lab	Cross between the German Shepherd and Siberian Husky Gerberian Shepsky	Cross between the Australian Shepherd and Pomeranian. Aussie Pom Aussi Pom Aussiepoms
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club	Not recognized by any clubs.
Price	$1000-$2000	400-600	500-700

General Appearance - Labrador Retriever vs Shepsky vs Aussiepom

Size	Large	Large	Small Medium
Weight	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)	10-30 pounds (4.5-13.5)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	62.5 pounds (28 kg)	20 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)	11-16 inches (28-40 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	22.5 inches (57 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Hair & Care - Labrador Retriever vs Shepsky vs Aussiepom

Coat	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense Long	Medium Fluffy
Colors	Yellow Chocolate Black	Brown Black Cream White Red Blue	Blue Merle Tricolor Red Merle
Grooming	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Shepsky requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Aussiepom requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	Shepskys shed above average.	Aussiepoms shed moderately.

Characteristics - Labrador Retriever vs Shepsky vs Aussiepom

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Energetic Loyal Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Affectionate Funny Active Loyal Smart Energetic Guarding Protective
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: Shepsky is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Aussiepom's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	Shepskys are easy to train.	Aussiepoms are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Shepsky is a highly playful breed.	The Aussiepom is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Aussiepoms have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Shepskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Aussiepoms are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Shepskys need for social interaction is average.	Aussiepoms are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Average: The Shepsky barks occasionally.	Average: The Aussiepom barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Shepskys are average watchdogs.	Aussiepoms are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	Shepskys are average defenders.	Aussiepoms strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shepsky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Aussiepom has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shepskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Aussiepoms have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Shepskys tend to escape less than other breeds.	Aussiepoms tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Shepskys have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Aussiepoms have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Shepskys are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Aussiepoms are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shepskys adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Aussiepoms adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Aussiepoms do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Labrador Retriever vs Shepsky vs Aussiepom

Stranger Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Shepskys are average friendly towards strangers.	Aussiepoms are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shepskys are kid-friendly dogs.	Aussiepoms are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Shepskys are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Aussiepoms are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shepskys are average friendly towards other dogs.	Aussiepoms are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shepsky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Aussiepom is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shepskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Aussiepoms are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shepskys usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Aussiepoms usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Shepskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Aussiepoms are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Shepsky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Aussiepom breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Labrador Retriever vs Shepsky vs Aussiepom

Health Issues	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shepsky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Aussiepoms are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Patellar Luxation Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Dental Problems Blindness Deafness Kneecap dislocations
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes No	No
Energy Level	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Shepskys are high energy dogs.	Aussiepoms are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Shepskys need quite a lot of exercise.	Aussiepoms need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Shepskys don't need too much sleep.	Aussiepoms don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shepsky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Shepsky has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Aussiepom has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The Shepsky is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Aussiepom is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Labrador Retriever vs Shepsky vs Aussiepom

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	2-5 puppies
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