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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
German Shepherd and Retriever have puppies and not everyone happy with result
An Instagram reel has gone viral after a pet owner shared a video of their two 'Golden Shephards' An Instagram reel has gone viral, amassing over 2.4 million views, 82 thousand likes, and 766 comments at last count. A content creator's rescue dogs are causing quite the stir, igniting both adoration and lively discussion amongst canine enthusiasts. The Instagram account @lifewithgoldenshepherds regularly posts reels featuring their two rescue pups, Bear and Nala, much to the delight of online viewers. The dogs, referred to as Golden Shepherds, are a charming mix of a golden retriever father and German shepherd mother, as explained in the clip. "They are a perfect combination of loyal, alert, protective and sweet!", proclaims the text overlay, adding, "and that's my life with Golden Shepherds.", reports the Express. The caption accompanying the viral footage states: "Meet our Golden Shepherd: loyal like a German Shepherd, loving like a Golden Retriever. You get the fluff, the smarts, and the snuggles in one perfect package. Tag someone who needs to know about this amazing breed!". The digital creator's post has been flooded with glowing remarks and affection for the pair, with one Instagram user commenting: "That's gotta be the best mix ever. Loving and derpy like goldens but smart and trainable like shepherds!". Meanwhile, another user shared: "I have a golden shepherd as well except she's gold with the pointy ears. Seriously the best of both breeds!" One dog lover playfully commented: "I feel like mine, who I adopted when he was 9 months old, got the hyper energy of a Shepard, the intelligence of the golden and the bravery of a chicken. Also he would sell all our secrets for a bone." Another user gushed: "Omg golden fluffy protecting sweethearts? ! I think I want one." However, not everyone was pleased with the creator's choice of words in referring to their dog as a 'breed', with one user writing: "Breed? This is a MUTT. stop purposefully breeding dogs and calling them their own breeds. Adopt don't shop, anyone breeding dogs like this should be ashamed of themselves." Another individual wrote: "Not a breed, only breed this is backyard breed. Ethical breeders don't make mutts." While one argued: "Absolutely nothing wrong with loving your pups but let's not promote unethical breeding practices." And a fourth disgruntled user said: "Stop glorifying mixed breeds. If you want one, go to a shelter. This rubbish will just give backyard breeders more ideas on what mutts they can exploit next. "Glad they are rescues," one user commented, "But humans being disgusting and greedy as they are, I can see someone intentionally seeking out a designer mutt." The reel's comment section points to a wider dialogue in the pet community about ethical breeding and the importance of adopting pets versus buying them from breeders.
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Retriever and German Shepherd Have Puppies, Viewers Not Prepared for Result
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new mutt is taking over Instagram. The internet is abuzz with a dog owner's introduction of a litter of puppies described as "Golden Shepherds"—a cross between a German shepherd mother and a golden retriever father. An Instagram reel showcasing the charming pups has quickly gained traction, sparking both adoration and debate among dog owners. "Mom was a German Shepherd. Dad was a golden retriever. These are a perfect combination of loyal, alert, protective and sweet," the creator wrote in the video. "Meet our 'Golden Shepherd': loyal like a German Shepherd, loving like a golden retriever. You get the fluff, the smarts and the snuggles in one perfect package." A person holds a German shepherd puppy outside. A person holds a German shepherd puppy video's comments section quickly filled with an outpouring of affection and shared experiences. Many users praised the apparent benefits of this mix. "That's gotta be the best mix ever," one person wrote. "Loving and derpy like goldens but smart and trainable like shepherds!" Another proud owner shared their positive experience: "We have a 'Golden Shepherd'! She is the most amazing dog. Rosie and her litter mates were accidents … She is the absolute best dog in the world." The sentiment for German shepherd mixes in general was strong, with another comment saying that they are "the best." "Had a German Shepherd husky mix and later a German Shepherd collie mix growing up," the viewer wrote. "They were both such lovely sweet and caring dogs." The Breeding Debate While largely lighthearted, the discussion also veered into some debate surrounding designer breeds versus mutts. Some users were critical of the "breed" designation for a mixed-breed dog, with one commenter saying: "Breed? This is a MUTT. Stop purposefully breeding dogs and calling them their own breeds. Adopt don't shop, anyone breeding dogs like this should be ashamed of themselves." "Glad they are rescues," another wrote. "But humans being disgusting and greedy as they are, I can see someone intentionally seeking out a designer mutt." The comments reflect a broader conversation within the pet community about responsible breeding practices and the importance of animal adoption. "[Public Service Announcement]: Please never purchase one of these from a breeder," another commenter posted. "Even an 'accidental litter.' Only buy cross breeds from shelters or people passing them on. Never buy mutts." And, of course, the practical side of owning such a fluffy mix wasn't overlooked. A funny comment pointed to a likely consequence of combining two notoriously shedding breeds: "The breed was engineered by vacuum cleaner companies," the viewer wrote. Newsweek reached out to @lifewithgoldenshepherds for comment via Instagram.
