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When to get a new puppy with a maturing German Shepherd? What breed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old

When gsd leaves behind their toddler age and gets mature according to you when is the right time to adopt new puppy with gsd like bruno who is naughty and can bear any other dog and what breed should you suggest I should go for as my kids wants and love only gsd

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 13th, 2017

Bruno won't be fully mature physically and emotionally until he is at least 18 months to two years of age. That's because large breed dogs mature slower than the smaller breeds of dogs. But that doesn't mean you can't get a puppy now, and I would recommend having Bruno neutered before getting another dog. Unneutered dogs can and do become very territorial and aggressive when intact dogs enter their home, and that can cause a lot of problems for you to deal with daily. In addition, if you get a female, this can lead to unwanted puppies when she goes into heat. GSDs are a very active breed, and if you have the time and energy to give both dogs all the exercise, attention, and training they need, there is no reason why you can't get another GSD.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 12th, 2017

    Younger dogs tend to accept puppies better but you should be sure you have the time, space and facilities to nurture and care for 2 german shepherds if they need to be kept separated until the get used to each other; a male and female are most likely to get on and you should consider getting Bruno neutered if you do not intend to breed them. You could also consider fostering a young dog to see how he copes with the new arrival

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