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Why are two GSDs not recommended? Should I get a Lab or Golden?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

as i am looking for to adopt dog to company bruno but as said that i should not go for another GSD and instead i should go for puppy such as Labrador or Golden Retriever so may i know the reason why i should go for these 2 breeds instead of another GSD

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2016

Those breeds are calm, not aggressive and good with other dogs in general, two GSD is in most cases asking for troubles, when together they could get out of control and even become aggressive toward each other, strangers, other dogs or even family members.

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