To not let ds visit his brother's house (new alsation)

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Firstly, I have NO idea about dogs so probably sound hysterical but am so desperate to have the views and advice of people who do know so all comments welcome and will be taken on board.

DSS' s girlfriend has just bought an alsation/husky cross puppy (a couple of months old now) and I am really concerned as, to me, this is a dangerous kind of dog. I am aware it isn't on the dangerous dog list.

I am in a really awkward position as I feel like one hand I would be a cow for saying DS (13) cant go to his brother's place but I am actually really really stressed about this.
The couple are in their early 20's and would NOT be the type to have the dog trained properly.
AIBU? or just hysterical? Help!

Are you sure they're not intending to train it, and if so, why aren't they? Could you get your younger son a dog training book or get him to watch some of the excellent (there are some crap ones also) youtube videos on dog training? Perhaps he could do a bit of training with the puppy himself when he's over there. It might inspire your older son and his gf to do some training too.

I fear they will have a large, unmanageable dog once grown if untrained.

I totally realize that is an exaggerated picture.

Visit the dog yourself? If it's a loopy, bouncy, chewing pup and they have no control and no desire to train it then fine.
I know many huskies and GSD that are perfectly well mannered. But they are trained and exercised and mentally stimulated.
TBH the worst I could see happening is being bounced on. But a dog bouncing at my daughter a few days ago scratched her and made her cry. It's not pleasant.

had Alsatian when young - it will be a puppy at this stage. Do a short visit with son and check dog out! & educate your son about dogs ie don't touch food bowl whilst its eating (unless your a miniature girl sausage dog- our other pet she bossed the big dog round!) don't ease etc he may be able to help train it if your brother doesn't!

The only dog that’s ever bitten me was a tiny terrier which chased me across the park where I was running. “She won’t bite ....” snapped the owner indignantly, before picking up her dog and making a run for the car park when she saw my bloodied ankles!

Seriously, I love GSDs. Beautiful, loyal and intelligent. Give your son a chance to bond with this dog and it’s highly likely they’ll be friends for life.

Iv got a husky and a baby they are great together not left alone together for obvs reason. And any breed can be dangerous even labradors or jack Russell's, not just huskies, alsations and whatever other breed people see as dangerous don't judge a dog on what it looks like or the breed. Iv had people crossing over the road because and I have had a lady say this that my dog looks angry. Due the the way her markings are. Don't be put off by the breed and it's just a puppy your DS is 13 not a 2.

Erm alsatian isn't a made up word, it may not be the common term anymore (I don't know) but it refers to the Alsace region...

I said made up name (for the breed), not a made up word. Alsace is in France, not Germany, which is where the breed originates.

Thanks so much, everyone for talking me out of being such a dick.(Noted, the two people who have had issues).

Where I live gsds are used as fearsome guard dogs and I've been attacked by one of them twice.

OP do you live in Italy by any chance?

As a puppy he has nothing to worry about (apart from puppy mouthing...) and I think it would be a great idea to see if he can help train it. Not attack dog train, just ordinary train. I recommend clicker training 😊

GSDs are very biddable but can get worried, whereas huskies tend to be more confident but don't like to listen. Correctly raised it can be a good and often very pretty mix. But! If they don't put the work in then it will almost certainly be a nightmare - not necessarily dangerous but likely to wreck house, escape and generally be a pain in the ass. Husky and GSD rescues are full to bursting in the UK because people get them without thinking, they are becoming more difficult than the poor old staffie to find a rescue space for.

Both breeds are very intelligent, Very energetic and need a lot of grooming too. I only hope they have thought about this.

For your DS, the more time he spends with it growing up then the safer he probably is. GSDs are incredibly loyal to their family as a general rule, it's usually more strangers that are the problem. Huskies tend to give a crap about anyone unless its to their advantage but they can be very affectionate (and little sods)

I need to have a serious word with my shepherd/husky mix then if he is suppose to be an attack/guard dog... I’ll have to unwrap him from his hello kitty blanket and take away his fluffy bunny toy first though..

He’ll be bouncy and will need stimulation, but extremely unlikely he’ll be aggressive.

NOT to give a crap that was meant to say 🙄

Unless you're good for food/a snuggle / shedding on...

All i can think of is the FUR....dear God, you would be constantly vacuuming with a cross like that in the house. FLuff, fluff, fluff!

at 13 he could bond big time with a puppy and help in training.a friend for life.does he see his brother often?
i have raised siberian huskys(don't know where the fear factor comes from>inbred i suppose) shepards are awesome i had a belgian and we had 3 malonois for our search and rescue team along with my staffie.
there are many types of shepards.
a classic gsd is so bidable and trainable.huskys like most larger dogs just need to know who the alphas in the family are.once they do they settle into being betas.and are amazing to train.
my little female had it in her head so well that she wasnt allowed on pale carpet when dirty . when she went into labor outside and it started to rain she wouldnt come in the house had to lead her around to her door.
if ds is interested give him some sites and do some good screen time.

funnylittlefloozie Yep 😩 Nothing is fur free. Hoover every day, lint rollers every time I leave the house, polyester or silk fabrics for most furnishing and changed to a leather sofa so the fur brushes off easier.

Alsatian is a German Shepard its name was changed due to the world wars as people did not want to associate with the word German its also why the royal family changed its name to Windsor.

But since that is no longer an issue people have reverted back to its proper name but some people still use the term Alsatian.

I grew up with a trained GSD guard dog next door and the dog would sometimes be in the front garden, barking and growling as I walked past. It's handler would come out and tell the dog 'friend' and the barking stopped, the tail would wag furiously and as often as not the dog would roll on it's back for a tummy rub. A well trained guard dog is taught to put on that act on command. If you think about it for a moment, a police dog may be asked to stop a criminal one day and to find a missing toddler the next and needs to know how to behave with each.

"All i can think of is the FUR....dear God, you would be constantly vacuuming with a cross like that in the house. FLuff, fluff, fluff"

After a while you give up and accept this is your life now 😄 I hoover every day and it's not enough. My friend says she only hoovers once a week and my brain could not compute why she is not drowning in fur - oh because she's sensible and doesn't have animals especially bloody hairy ones 🙄

My dad brought home a GSD. Mum went crazy, I was about 3 at the time. She installed a baby gate across my bedroom before dad "took the dog back to where it bloody well came from"
Realising she couldn't find the dog, they went to look and found said GSD asleep at the bottom of my bed.
She bit one person, and that was because I was around 8, and a stranger was acting oddly. I screamed and she bit the stranger who then ran off
Incredibly protective, loyal. it's been maybe 26 years since she was put to sleep. My dad still puts his hand down by the side of his chair to stroke her

Photo of gorgeous girl!

OP you can get snarling dogs of all breeds.
This isn’t my dog by the way, she could be bothered to snarl, her mouth is for eating and kissing only. 😁

With the kindest intention , please get a grip! As many posters have said your son is 13 not 3. Is it just the breed/cross that is causing the panic or dogs in general? Please try not to pass on any fear of dogs that you may have to your son - I have seen how this can adversely impact on a child/ young teen. German shepherds are common as domestic pets in the uk, and I'm sure your son could have a very mutually enjoyable friendship with this puppy , learning many valuable lessons along the way regarding care, responsibility etc . Have fun !!

As a dog owner, I think YANBU to be cautious.
Puppies are bloody hard work and as a larger breed this one could cause serious injury if things get out of hand.
I don't allow my 10yr old DS to play with our 8 month old pooch (Kelpie/Newfoundland cross) alone as he can get very boisterous.