Can labs and German shepherds live together?

At which point the Lab is rather aghast and their little thought bubble says "can't you take a joke?!!!!" So, I wouldn't just throw a Lab and a GSD out together in a safely fenced area expecting them to get along as if they were two GSDs or two Labs. read more

German Shepherds, on the other hand, will bark at strangers. A well-trained GSD knows to stop barking if you let the stranger inside and will then either greet the guest politely or stand by watching. However, to answer your real question, sure, of course Labrador Retrievers are compatible with German Shepherds. read more

German Shepherds have more of the protective instinct, but talk with your breeder about this. Some breed those who show more aggressive instincts to be used strictly as guard and/or attack dogs; others breed those who are more people-oriented. read more