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My mellow German Shepherd mix puppy barks only in his kennel. Is that normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 25 days old | 20 lbs

I adopted my puppy and they told me he was a German Shepherd mix. I don’t know what he’s mixed with, and he seems like a pretty mellow dog. He doesn’t bark much only when he’s in his kennel is that normal?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2018

Simba indeed looks like there is a German Shepherd parent. It is quite normal for him to bark in the kennel because he probably does not want to be in the kennel. It is nice when he is mellow and not barking so much...Your neighbors will thank you! Congratulations to your new family member!

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