What breed is my new puppy and what kind of coat will she develop?

It's normal for puppies this age to have a thinner coat than an adult dog - most German shepherds do not have a thick, full adult coat until 2 years of age or older. If there are any bald patches where she has lost hair, or if she is itching excessively, these can be signs of a skin condition such as allergies or mange - in that case, I would recommend having Roxy examined by a vet. He/she can do some simple skin tests if needed to help determine the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

Hello. You have picked out such a cute puppy. The way his coat lays now, I would be quite certain that he should have the softer coat, possibly with a little curl or wave to it. Regardless, he is adorable. Good luck with your new puppy & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. Mikki definitely looks like she has German Shephard in her, but she is pretty young & pictures are not always the best way to tell if she is a purebred. she is very cute though! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Congratulations on your new puppy! While it's hard to know just by looking at her, I don't suspect Rottweiler in the background. German Shepherds carry the gene for black and tan (like a Rott does) but this gene is modified by another gene for the saddle marking. Cleo did not get the gene for a saddle and so the black and tan is expressed normally. The best way to know for sure what is in Cleo's back ground is with a genetic breed analysis. I recommend the Wisdom Panel. It's just a cheek swab, no visit to the vet required! Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Both of those breeds have a longer coat and based on the photos Paris has a short coat rigth now, however she may develop one as she gets older. It is difficult to tell at this age, especially when you are dealing with a mixed dog, because you can have a mix of characteristic traits that don't completely look like one breed or another. I would allow the pup to grow up a bit more then re-assessing, or I would consider having a dog DNA test done through your local vet. They really are quite affordable and require a quick blood sample. You will also gain valuable intimation on what genetic predispositions she has and what diseases she may develop later in life. I would start there if you are looking for an accurate assessment right now. We are only right about 30% of the time when using visualization only in a puppy this young. I hope everything works out well for your pup. And at any rate she is a good looking puppy and seems very happy in her new home. Best wishes and take care.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Jimmy is super cute. I think he is a short haired. German Shepherds are fluffier when they are that young until their puppy coat falls out. Long haired German Shepherds have longer puppy hair than Jimmy. I hope this helps!

Based on the black and white markings and the length of the coat, I would say your puppy looks most like a border collie. As they get older, the characteristics of the specific breed can become more apparent. What a cutie!