What coat type? Maybe not purebred pups? Please help.

[nits231]

Hi everyone,

I have tried doing some research on the different coat types in GSDs, but I'm not being able to find good explanations. There's a long coat, short coat, double coat, stock coat .... Can anyone explain this to me? I don't really care if the AKC accepts them or not. Just want to know for my own knowledge.

Also trying to understand what my Leo is. My friend also got a GSD pup the day after me, but he seems to be very different to mine. Both the pups aren't registered and were sort of rescued. That's why no papers.

Here are the pictures.

First Leo:



Leo is "fluffy" to touch. Where your fingers do get hidden. Before you reach his skin

Now Shadow:

Shadow is on the lower step

Shadow is the one who's belly you can see. Sorry the pups were dirty from rolling around on the floor.


Shadow is not that fluffy. Also shadow is skinny!

I'm not sure if they are purebred.

Leo is 8 weeks and weighs 12 pounds
Shadow is 10 weeks and weighs only 5 pounds. But he's eating as much as told by vet and on the packet of royal canine.

I just wanted to know more about coat types and also specifically relating to these two dogs.

Also, if they seem purebred or mixed.

Thank you!




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[Bear GSD]

Hi, Your puppy, Leo (which is very cute) seems to be a Long Coated puppy. Your friend's puppy looks to be a stock coat puppy.
Look at my avatar, my dog Bear is a long coat dog, although he is not as long coated as some I've seen. I've added a link that describes coat length, color and patterns for you to look at.
GSD Patterns, Colors, Coat Lengths & More

Have fun with your puppy

[MichaelE]

Lisl is going to be like Bear. Sort of a thick medium coat with lots of ear and leg floofies.

[nits231]

Originally Posted by Bear GSD

Hi, Your puppy, Leo (which is very cute) seems to be a Long Coated puppy. Your friend's puppy looks to be a stock coat puppy.
Look at my avatar, my dog Bear is a long coat dog, although he is not as long coated as some I've seen. I've added a link that describes coat length, color and patterns for you to look at.
GSD Patterns, Colors, Coat Lengths & More

Have fun with your puppy

Thank you! Leo thanks you for the compliment too, by the way. Bear looks lovely!
So there are the super long coats, then long coats (like Leo, and Bear), and Shadow is a stock coat. That makes sense. My friend (Shadows dad ) called Leo a "Fluffy" coat, which I am pretty sure is not a real classification, and thought Shadow was a long coat. So I just wanted to understand. So thank you.

[Courtney]

Both, very cute pups!

Leo's coat reminds me of my boys when he was a pup. He's not a long coat...I don't think your pup is either. His coat was very plush, people asked me if he was a long coat. His litter did have one...adorable little guy.

[Rallhaus]

too soon to tell on the fluffy pup. Does the pup have hair coming out from in between its pads?
I don't see hair inside the ears, you will know better in about a month. Could be a longer stock coat, or a shorter long coat.

[nits231]

Originally Posted by Rallhaus

too soon to tell on the fluffy pup. Does the pup have hair coming out from in between its pads?
I don't see hair inside the ears, you will know better in about a month. Could be a longer stock coat, or a shorter long coat.

Originally Posted by Courtney

Both, very cute pups!

Leo's coat reminds me of my boys when he was a pup. He's not a long coat...I don't think your pup is either. His coat was very plush, people asked me if he was a long coat. His litter did have one...adorable little guy.

I have to say, he is quite a character! lol

He does have hair between his pads (I have a feeling he's losing traction, should I cut the hair? Or at least have a groomer do it?). He also has some hair (not dark colored though) in his ears. When I got him he actually reminded me of a baby bear. I actually considered naming him Bear, but I had the name Leo decided since I was 9. Lol

There are so many different types of coats, gahh!

I can't wait to see how he turns out.

Thank you all!

[nits231]

Some more pictures of Leo, and some other clicks by me.

[nits231]

Forgot to link... ooppsiee

Flickr: Nitika Photography's Photostream

[EmeryGSD]

They are definitely purebred


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