Dutch Shepherd Forum

Hello all! New member here. Just wanted to introduce myself and Jerry Lee. I have always wanted a GSD but I fell in love with this guy at a rescue kennel. It was over quickly when he immediately leaned into me and then onto his back for some belly action. I turned to this forum earlier this week to seek if Jerry is a DS mix and most seem to think he is GSD/DS, indeed. I am excited no matter what. His temperament and character are 1 in a 100 and I just had to rescue him. He began heart worm treatment yesterday and starting Friday, he will be home with me by his side to keep him comfy and probably very spoiled during his full recovery.

I'll update the progress as he settles in. Thanks for your help already, guys. I've learned a lot about Dutchies and I have to say they are such an impressive breed... just amazing.

Welcome! He's a very good looking boy. I'm not a big fan of the way GSDs look, just a personal preference, but Jerry Lee is really nice looking. You probably got the best of both worlds there and hopefully the GSD will tone down the DS craziness and make him a nice family pet. I'm glad you guys found each other and that you were able to rescue a dog, especially one that needs a nice place to recover. That leaning/flop to belly thing was what Odin did at his foster home to win me over. These guys are quite the charmers.

Yea he definitely has some GSD to him but I think I really am getting the best of both worlds. JL is a pretty calm and attentive guy (UNLESS HE SEES FOOD!!) though. So, whatever % of DS he is, it must be a calm, mild tempered one.