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Answer by Thomasina
Submitted on 11/29/2006
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There isn't really such a thing as a miniature German Shepherd. However sometimes on the rare occasion a dwarf German Shepherd will be born into a litter of regular sized G/S. This is NOT a breed it is merely a medical condition. And these poor little dogs have extensive medical problems, such as major skin problems, repertory problems, liver, kidney and some of them can even still develop hip dysplasia, despite their small size. And unfortunately they don't seem to live very long. The average live span for one of these dwarf G/S is about two years - although some have live longer. But even the one who have lived longer, spend their lives in and out of the vet clinic. So again, it's not an actual breed - just a very unfortunate medical condition. I hope that answered you question.

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Question by Dwayne
Submitted on 11/26/2003
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Is there such thing as a miniature german shepherd or medium sized german shepherd. Thank you Dwayne Conlin jamiesyra@msn.com

Answer by Anne
Submitted on 2/2/2005
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We just saw a miniature German Shepherd last week in St. Martin. It was truly adorable so we stopped and asked the French couple who owned it what kind of dog it was. We thought it looked like a perfect miniature Shepherd. They told us it was a miniature German Shepherd. We had never heard of one so are trying to research the breed. I do now know that the breed exists.

Answer by Jen
Submitted on 5/10/2005
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I had two female German Shepherds that were smaller than most (around 45-50 lbs.), but I think they were just the smallest puppies in their litters. Can't say for sure, though, as one was adopted at ten years of age and the other at nine months. Sometimes, there are dwarf puppies in a litter, but breeders don't intentionally breed for GSDs of this size. Also, I've seen many mixes at shelters that looked exactly like Shepherds in a smaller form.

Answer by amy
Submitted on 8/16/2005
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Yes. I've seen one at a Christmas party in Missouri. The dog is owned by a local billionaire. I was told the daughter purchased the dog for her parents in Europe. I can't seem to find them anywhere though. It was exactly like my shepherd- same character and appearance, but about 30-40 pounds lighter.

Answer by Cindy
Submitted on 9/8/2005
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Yes there was an article printed in "Current Science" which previewed a breeder who had some of these very cute puppies. It seems they do not get much larger than a pomerainian.

Answer by BetsyWood
Submitted on 12/28/2005
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Yes, My mother was a breeder in SC and told me a man in Georgia breed them. I'm looking also.

Answer by David
Submitted on 5/14/2006
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No i do not believe there are miniature German shepherds, but there are dwarf German Shepherds they very rare they come from full grown parents. I actually owned one she died at only 4 years old

Answer by kim
Submitted on 7/12/2006
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yes there is, i actually own one.

Answer by BigusNickus
Submitted on 7/24/2006
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Check out the Shepherd looking dog. The yellow dog net to her is her mother. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nhoover@flash.net/album?.dir=/81ffre2&.src=ph&.tok=phByoOFBp_F0E0r4

Answer by janelilogogg
Submitted on 8/8/2006
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there isn't

Answer by Becky
Submitted on 8/22/2006
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Yes there is I have a miniature german shepherd she is just like a regular sized one but in a smaller version

Answer by Rebecca Wallace
Submitted on 10/31/2006
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Yes there is. My dad had a miniature German Shepherd when he was growing up.

Answer by kanyadance
Submitted on 2/4/2007
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i do not believe that there are

Answer by Laine Meyer
Submitted on 2/21/2007
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No sorry no such breed. German Shepherds are only available in full size.

Answer by Bobby N icholson
Submitted on 3/6/2007
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Absolutely. I adopted a puppy with all classic characteristics in shape, markings,and exceptionally intelligent behavior in 2002. Full grown now, she wieghs twenty pounds. Her appearance leaves no question of her breed. Photo requests to (bobbyn69@gmail.com).

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Answer by Meg
Submitted on 4/1/2007
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At present we are down sizing German Shepherds. There will will be some puppies available this year