11-09-2011, 10:31 PM
I would suggest looking over our dog guide, as the breed you are intending to use is likely extinct.
Maybe, however, he has the genetic lineage of the shepherd, but mixed with something else--a smaller dog that would be hardier, like a spitx breed. Malamutes, for example, can be very large. I'm going to echo the idea of making him not so big, especially because larger animals don't live as long, especially dogs.
Interesting concept, however! Very curious to see it played out.
Maybe, however, he has the genetic lineage of the shepherd, but mixed with something else--a smaller dog that would be hardier, like a spitx breed. Malamutes, for example, can be very large. I'm going to echo the idea of making him not so big, especially because larger animals don't live as long, especially dogs.
Interesting concept, however! Very curious to see it played out.