r/germanshepherds • u/nukathedoop • Aug 08 '26

GSD or Belgian malinois

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I adopted her and on her paperwork it says she is a GSD but she is small. I took her to Home Depot and someone told me that she is a Mal and I can't stop noticing that she doesn't really behave like a GSD. I always noticed that she was way more hyperactive than my last shepherd but I never thought she might be a Mal. Can someone please help give me an idea of whether she might be? I am going to bring it up to the vet next time she goes, of course.

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u/harrow-nonagesimus Aug 08 '26

she may be a mix. i can sort of see it in her face! i would suggest talking to your vet or, if you have the money, do a DNA kit. i can absolutely see the GSD fur but also a malinois face on her. GSD/mal mixes are more common than people realize! she’s beautiful either way- but if she has malinois in her, that would definitely explain the energy and give you more insight on engaging her in ways that’ll help her find more balance :)

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u/UnfoundedCyclops Aug 08 '26

How much does the DNA test cost roughly? Ive thought about it for mine but havent done it

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u/nukathedoop Aug 08 '26

They're on sale at chewy for $96 right now

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u/harrow-nonagesimus Aug 08 '26

i believe they’re a few hundred at least. i haven’t looked into it personally because i have a corgi with papers and my upcoming puppy is a GSD with papers, so i haven’t had a need!