Mixed with...? - Page 2

Most shelters know if they mark the dog "MIX" your homeowners policy might not get cancelled because you have a GSD or any of the dogs on the list. 

Thanks everyone! I just wanted to know out of curiosity because we are moving soon. Family set up our homeowners policy for us (as a gift) so we never were asked about her even though they knew we have a dog. Which is probably for the better. I have my adoption papers that say she is a mix if I'm ever asked. Thanks again!

Get her Canine Good Citizen certificate or Therapy Dog International.  They would go a long way with the insurance companies if you have documentation that your dog is obedient and trustworthy, regardless of breed...and she is most definitely a GSD not a mix.

looks like you have a rottweiler so that's the dog you may have homeowners insurance problems with, if any - not your "mix" - who is not a mix, she is a purebred GSD.  remember "purebred" doesn't mean "well bred" but she looks healthy and good looking and if she's as sweet as you say, you found yourself a gem of a dog - congratulations!

The rottweiler is my friend's dog, they get to play together once in awhile. I've never heard of the certifications above, I will definately look into them. She doesn't have any health problems yet, the vet we go to says she'll probably have hip displasia because she has shallow elbow and hip joints. She gets suppliments and food that hopefully will help with that. When we were looking for a dog to adopt my mother came to meet dogs as well. My mom was bit by a german shepherd as a child but Bella instantly changed her mind about the breed. Thanks everyone for all the information. I'm going to check into the home owners insurance also. They may accept her and I may be being paranoid. From what I've heard it depends on the company for the homeowners insurance. 

Pure bred GSD, IMO. Having worked in rescue and having dealt with shelters, there is a liability for the shelter if they say pure bred GSD, so they usually say mix to avoid breed bans and someone returning a dog if it is not pure bred, as advertised. Oft times, people who work in shelters dont know one breed from another. There were times they couldnt even tell males from females, despite one having *athletic equipment*.. @@

Cute gsd!  Looks purebred.   Good supplements in case she has HD include ester C and microlactin/duralactin.  

 http://www.yourdoghealth.com/dog_ester-c.htm

http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0039.htm

 http://canineinflammation.com/microlactin/

http://www.vetinfo.com/dog-arthritis-duralactin-canine.html#b

Beautiful little girl and kudos for adopting!  I hope she brings your family years of happiness.

Mike

T@@ funny, Marjorie! LOL!

Marjorie - That is funny but sad that I have to agree. 

GGTurner - Thanks for the recommendations for her, I already have her on "large breed" food that has some ingredients my vet told me would help with it, she is on some supplements right now also. 

Mike - Thanks, she was my first dog since I was 4 (I'm 26 now) and we are so glad we adopted. She's so great and has transformed so much (physically and emotionally) since we got her. It makes me happy every day to know where she came from and where she is now.