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German Shepherd Dog

Blossom

Puppy·Female·Large

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About Blossom

Blossom is a beautiful 6-month-old German Shepherd-Malinois mix puppy with endless energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm for life! She approaches every day at about 100 miles per hour and is always ready for the next adventure, game, or toy. Like many intelligent working-breed puppies, Blossom will thrive with an adopter committed to consistent training, structure, and plenty of mental and physical activity as she matures.

Blossom is good with dogs and cats and is learning more every day about the world around her. She can initially be cautious with new people and unfamiliar surroundings and may bark before she feels comfortable, but once she warms up, her playful personality shines through. She is already doing short leash walks and will benefit greatly from continued positive reinforcement training and socialization to help build confidence.

She is mostly crate trained and does well relaxing in her own space when needed. Blossom and her sister are learning healthy independence by eating, sleeping, and spending time separately. Like many puppies, she is very enthusiastic about food, and slow-feeding activities like Kongs have been helping her learn better manners. Blossom is still very much a puppy, with ears just beginning to pop up and a personality that is growing bigger every day. Puppies like Blossom are a 10–12 year commitment requiring patience, guidance, and ongoing vet care, but for the right home, she promises a lifetime of loyalty, intelligence, and fun. A Malinois-German Shepherd mix is a thinking dog, an active dog, a dog who will need consistent training, structure, and daily mental and physical exercise to grow into a confident, well-mannered companion.

Ideal Home

A home committed to consistent training, structure, and plenty of mental and physical activity.

Ongoing Health

Routine veterinary care, vaccinations, and spay appointments will be ongoing needs for a puppy.

Training & Support

Blossom will benefit greatly from continued positive reinforcement training and socialization to help build confidence. She is mostly crate trained. Like many puppies, she is very enthusiastic about food, and slow-feeding activities like Kongs have been helping her learn better manners. Puppies like Blossom cannot be left alone for a standard 8-9 hour workday until they are at least 8 months old. Arrangements will have to be in place for care within 4-hour intervals until then. Having someone with them every 4 hours greatly facilitates the housebreaking process as well as assists with socialization.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • Our adoption fee is $350.00.

Transporation

Blossom is located with her foster family.

Gets along with

Kids, Dogs, Cats

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MismatchGreat fit

What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a German Shepherd Dog.

Typical cost to care

$2,260$2,620 /yr

$203/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

3×/week

Shedding

Heavy

Health risk

High

Lifespan

9–13 yrs

Know the breed

German Shepherd Dog

Exercise

90 min/day, Vigorous activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

Some experience needed

Living space

House, Acreage

Shedding

Heavy

Lifespan

9-13 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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Frequently asked questions

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$350