Goldendoodle has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

German Shepherd has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Energetic
Intelligent
Friendly
Trainable

Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Obedient
Confident
Curious
Loyal
Watchful

Goldendoodles are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

German Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Goldendoodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose a German Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Poodle, Golden Retriever

Shepherding Dog, Wolf-type Dog

Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

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
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

1980s

1800s

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Cream
Black
Brown
Red
Blue
Sable
Silver

Black
Gray
Red
Silver
Sable
Fawn

Goldendoodles are known for their coat length.

German Shepherds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Curly

Straight

A Goldendoodle can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A German Shepherd can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Congenital Heart Defect

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Panosteitis
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Hemophilia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Blood Chemistry
DNA for VWD

Cardiac
Hip
Blood Test
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Goldendoodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

German Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Goldendoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

German Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Goldendoodles bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

German Shepherd dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Goldendoodle dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

German Shepherd dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Fetch, Cuddling, Run, Tug-of-war, Cuddles, Walk, Play, Cuddlling, Companionship, Squeaky Toys, Catch treats, Nap, Chase, High Five, Tag, Playing fetch, Tug of war, Walking, Swimming, Hide & Seek, Play Fight

Tug-of-war, Walks, Fetch, Hike, Walk, Catch treats, Running, Frisbee, Mind games, Walking, Sniffing, Petting, Run, Nap, Hunt, Tracking, Hide & Seek, Head scratches, Go to Park, Playdate, Dog Parks, Back scratches, Exploring, Playing outside, Cuddles, Nose work, Observing, Barking, Chase, Eating Snacks

Goldendoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

German Shepherds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Goldendoodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Shepherd, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Goldendoodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The German Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Goldendoodle is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a German Shepherd is between $55 - $77. This makes an average of $660 - $924 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Goldendoodles are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

German Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Goldendoodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

German Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Goldendoodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

German Shepherds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Goldendoodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

German Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Goldendoodles are highly friendly around strangers.

German Shepherds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Goldendoodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

German Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

German Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.