Alexia

Available

8 years and up|German Shepherd Dog|Female|Medium|Salt Lake City, UT

🎾 Playful🐾 Friendly👍 Knows basic commands🚽 House Trained💪 Independent

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Alexia

Available

8 years and up|German Shepherd Dog|Female|Medium|Salt Lake City, UT

🎾 Playful🐾 Friendly👍 Knows basic commands🚽 House Trained💪 Independent

Alexia is a German Shepherd Dog mix with a medium build and beautiful brown and black coloring currently located in Salt Lake City, UT. She is a senior female who has been spayed and is fully house trained. Vaccinations are up to date.

About Alexia

Alexia is a sweet, playful, and easygoing senior with a real love for anything that squeaks. At 10 years old, she's mastered a whole suite of commands, from sit and lay down to shake, and she's still picking up new ones like gentle and leave it. She's happiest chasing balls, wrestling with Jolly Balls, romping after squirrels, or getting in some flirt pole work. Training comes naturally because she's motivated by food and toys. After a good session or walk, Alexia settles right into her bed or kennel for a nap. She walks nicely on a leash, rides calmly in the car, and keeps her foster home spotless. Alexia needs a single-pet home with an experienced adopter, ideally someone familiar with working breeds. She can be reactive around other dogs and new people, but she's making progress with ongoing training. A fenced yard, plenty of fetch, and belly rubs would make her day. If you want a loyal companion who's as fun as she is loving, Alexia is waiting in Salt Lake City, UT. Make their next chapter their best one yet.

Questions about Alexia

What type of living environment is this breed usually best suited for?
German Shepherd mixes like Alexia do best in homes with space to roam and an active routine. They thrive with structured activity and a consistent schedule.
How much outdoor space does this breed typically need?
Alexia, being part German Shepherd Dog, will benefit from a fenced yard or regular access to safe, open spaces where she can play, walk, and explore under supervision.
Is this breed typically suitable for homes with children?
Many German Shepherd mixed-breed dogs, like Alexia, can be family-friendly but do best with older, respectful children due to their strength and herding instincts.
Is this breed usually better for first-time or experienced owners?
Alexia, like most working breeds, prefers an owner with experience handling active and intelligent dogs, especially those familiar with herding breeds.
Does this breed typically get along with dogs?
German Shepherd mixes can be selective about dog company, and Alexia is best in a single-dog home since she is not comfortable around other dogs.
Does this breed typically get along with cats?
Some German Shepherd mixes get along with cats, but it's always best to introduce gradually and supervise interactions.
Does this breed typically get along with small animals?
With her strong prey drive, a German Shepherd mix like Alexia may not be the best fit for households with small animals.
How does this breed typically behave with strangers?
German Shepherd Dog mixes are often loyal but can be reserved or protective with strangers, needing consistent socialization. Alexia is improving in this area with ongoing training.
How long can this breed typically be left alone?
Alexia, like most German Shepherd mixes, can tolerate a few hours alone but prefers regular company and enrichment.
What level of training does this breed usually require?
Alexia excels with structure, ongoing mental challenges, and reinforcement. The breed is highly trainable, but consistent work is important.
What size range does this breed generally fall into?
German Shepherd mixes like Alexia usually fall in the medium to large size range.
What is the typical lifespan of this breed?
German Shepherd mixes often live between 10 to 14 years, and Alexia, as a senior, has enjoyed a long and active life.
How much does this breed typically shed?
German Shepherd Dog mixes like Alexia are known for moderate to heavy shedding, especially when seasons change, so regular grooming is a plus.