Active
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Reserved
Instinctual

Active
Curious
Loving
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Good-natured
Watchful

Great Danoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

German Australian Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Poodle, Great Dane

German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd

DBR = Designer Breed Registry

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

1900s

Unknown

Brown

Blue
Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Gray
Red
Silver
Brindle

White
Sable
Gray
Silver
Red
Blue
Cream
Black

Wavy

Straight

A Great Danoodle 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 Australian Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Great Danoodles are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

German Australian Shepherds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Hip Dysplasia
Hemophilia
Eye Disease and Disorders

Myotonia
Corneal Dystrophy

Deafness
Degenerative Myelopathy
Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Electrocardiogram
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Blood and Urine Tests
Skin Biopsy
Ocular Exam
Cardiac Test
Electromyography (EMG)
Muscle Biopsy

Physical Examination
X-ray imaging
Eye Examinations
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)

Great Danoodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

German Australian Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

Training, Fetch, Beach runs, Walk, Dog Parks, Play, Shake, Catch, Walks, Snuggles, Tug-of-war

Soccer, Hike, Play keep away, Tug-of-war, Eating Snacks, Car rides, Walking, Dog Parks, Cuddling, Chase, Fetch, Wrestling, Swim, Walk, Tricks, Long walks, Hiking, Run, Road trip, Frisbee, Running, Going for walks, Going on drives, Playing fetch, Jumping

Great Danoodles 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.

German Australian Shepherds 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Great Danoodle, it's at least 8 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 Australian Shepherd, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Great Danoodles usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most German Australian Shepherds usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 85-100 pound (39 - 45 kg) Great Danoodle feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-80 pound (27 - 36 kg) German Australian Shepherd feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Great Danoodle is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a German Australian Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Great Danoodle is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Australian Shepherd is between $48 - $73. This makes an average of $576 - $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.

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

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

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

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

Great Danoodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

German Australian Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

German Australian Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

German Australian Shepherds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Great Danoodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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