What kind of dog is this? - The DIS Discussion Forums

ElizK · 07-30-2009, 10:53 PM

We adopted this puppy (Mandy) when she was 10 weeks old. She's 6 months old now. We were told that she is a spaniel mix. Now that she's older I'm thinking there is no way this dog has much, if any, spaniel in her! She's VERY long legged and thin, her ears sit on the top of her head rather than the side, her snout is long and narrow. Her hair is getting longer on her back and tail, and it's wavy in those places. Here is a picture of her when we got her:

This is her about two months ago:

And this picture is about a month old:

I'm just curious. She's a bit obnoxious -- but she's still a puppy. Wants to jump on everyone, likes to bite (playing, but still not a good quality!), and is very sweet. I'm interested what you think she might be a mix of.

MariDisney · 07-30-2009, 10:55 PM

When I saw the markings on her body, I immediately thought Rottweiler. I'm not all that good at this, though. LOL She's a cutie.

happygirl · 07-30-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MariDisney

When I saw the markings on her body, I immediately thought Rottweiler. I'm not all that good at this, though. LOL She's a cutie.

I see Rottweiler as well.

JessicaR · 07-30-2009, 10:59 PM

She isn't big and muscular like a Rottweiler but her markings match.
I see she is only 6 months, shes still growing and her feet look big!
She is beautiful!

MariDisney · 07-30-2009, 11:00 PM

Maybe a labarador and rottie mix?

http://www.joshspear.com/wordpress/w...Photo%2012.jpg

mackeysmom · 07-30-2009, 11:15 PM

Petco sells a DNA kit - it cost less than $100. You take a swab from inside the dog's mouth and mail the kit in. They will send you a report detailing the most prominent breeds (I think they give you the top two or three).

Either way - she is a cutie

-- Laura

ElizK · 07-30-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MariDisney

Maybe a labarador and rottie mix?

http://www.joshspear.com/wordpress/w...Photo%2012.jpg

wow... yeah, that really looks like my dog, except she's more long-haired than that!

Quote:

Petco sells a DNA kit - it cost less than $100. You take a swab from inside the dog's mouth and mail the kit in. They will send you a report detailing the most prominent breeds (I think they give you the top two or three).

Well, I'm not THAT interested.

ElizK · 07-30-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JessicaR

She isn't big and muscular like a Rottweiler but her markings match.
I see she is only 6 months, shes still growing and her feet look big!
She is beautiful!

We actually chose her because of how much she looks like one of our other dogs. This is Grace:

She is 1/2 cocker spaniel, 1/4 beagle, 1/4 sneaky neighbor dog.

momof1princess · 07-30-2009, 11:38 PM

i grew up with dobermans and rottweilers, and i'm convinced she's part one or the other. the wavy hair on the ears (in the puppy pic) leads me to believe there's a little spaniel mixed in (i've always wanted a cocker spaniel).

The Mystery Machine · 07-30-2009, 11:40 PM

Yep, first breed I saw for sure was rottie and it was the feet for me that pointed to that.

ireland_nicole · 07-30-2009, 11:55 PM

I have no idea, but just wanted to agree that she's super cute!

JR6ooo4 · 07-30-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ElizK

This is her about two months ago:

Hehehehehhee, was that bag supposed to be opened and spilled all over the patio?

it reminds me of this Halloween scarecrow...

Mikeeee

horseshowmom · 07-31-2009, 12:03 AM

The markings and wavy hair could also be some English Shepherd (particularly the picture with the head cocked).

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/englishshepherd.htm

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/picture...d-dog-0004.jpg

ElizK · 07-31-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JR6ooo4

Hehehehehhee, was that bag supposed to be opened and spilled all over the patio?

it reminds me of this Halloween scarecrow...

Mikeeee

LOL!!! Looks like you have a devil dog, too!

Here's the original thread that tells that full story:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2178622

terri01p · 07-31-2009, 03:15 AM

He really looks like an English Shepherd to me, if I were to see him in person that's what I would automaticly think. He's a beauty!

07-30-2009, 10:53 PM	#1
ElizK I'm a whosoever! My threads are dead before they're even posted! Gained 10 lbs just reading a thread on the DIS Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 2,663	What kind of dog is this? We adopted this puppy (Mandy) when she was 10 weeks old. She's 6 months old now. We were told that she is a spaniel mix. Now that she's older I'm thinking there is no way this dog has much, if any, spaniel in her! She's VERY long legged and thin, her ears sit on the top of her head rather than the side, her snout is long and narrow. Her hair is getting longer on her back and tail, and it's wavy in those places. Here is a picture of her when we got her: This is her about two months ago: And this picture is about a month old: I'm just curious. She's a bit obnoxious -- but she's still a puppy. Wants to jump on everyone, likes to bite (playing, but still not a good quality!), and is very sweet. I'm interested what you think she might be a mix of. __________________ Last edited by ElizK; 07-30-2009 at 11:22 PM.

07-30-2009, 10:55 PM	#2
MariDisney Learned a difficult lesson about eating chocolate in the dark! Had to admit to eating bird poo to get what she wanted Fully open=cool. Fully closed=cool. Half way=no can do Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 2,376	When I saw the markings on her body, I immediately thought Rottweiler. I'm not all that good at this, though. LOL She's a cutie. __________________ Mari...A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow is Just a Dream Away...7/98 Carribean Beach ... 1/03 All Star Movies ...9/03 All Star Music ... 6/04 Port Orleans Riverside Honeymoon ... 1/05 Port Orleans French Quarter ... 1/06 Carribean Beach ...9/06 Pop Century ... 8/07 Port Orleans Riverside...9/08 Port Orleans French Quarter

07-30-2009, 11:00 PM	#5
MariDisney Learned a difficult lesson about eating chocolate in the dark! Had to admit to eating bird poo to get what she wanted Fully open=cool. Fully closed=cool. Half way=no can do Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 2,376	Maybe a labarador and rottie mix? http://www.joshspear.com/wordpress/w...Photo%2012.jpg __________________ Mari...A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow is Just a Dream Away...7/98 Carribean Beach ... 1/03 All Star Movies ...9/03 All Star Music ... 6/04 Port Orleans Riverside Honeymoon ... 1/05 Port Orleans French Quarter ... 1/06 Carribean Beach ...9/06 Pop Century ... 8/07 Port Orleans Riverside...9/08 Port Orleans French Quarter

07-30-2009, 11:15 PM	#6
mackeysmom Made the mistake of giving her cats rhyming names - now they both come running when one is called! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 258	DNA Kit! Petco sells a DNA kit - it cost less than $100. You take a swab from inside the dog's mouth and mail the kit in. They will send you a report detailing the most prominent breeds (I think they give you the top two or three). Either way - she is a cutie -- Laura __________________ Proud mother to my fat cat Mackey - 3rd place winner of "The Cutest Pets" contest sponsored by NY Newsday. (See my avatar for the winning picture.)

07-30-2009, 11:38 PM	#9
momof1princess DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,160	i grew up with dobermans and rottweilers, and i'm convinced she's part one or the other. the wavy hair on the ears (in the puppy pic) leads me to believe there's a little spaniel mixed in (i've always wanted a cocker spaniel). __________________

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07-30-2009, 10:59 PM	#4
JessicaR DIS Veteran I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 7,264	She isn't big and muscular like a Rottweiler but her markings match. I see she is only 6 months, shes still growing and her feet look big! She is beautiful!

07-30-2009, 11:40 PM	#10
The Mystery Machine Grease can't be good Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: In Missouri somewhere Posts: 29,656	Yep, first breed I saw for sure was rottie and it was the feet for me that pointed to that. __________________

07-30-2009, 11:55 PM	#11
ireland_nicole No brainer- the fairy wins it Personally, I'm an on site girl Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,024	I have no idea, but just wanted to agree that she's super cute! __________________ ME DH DD(9) DS(7) DM furbabies Harley(6)Molly(1) Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much Celebrate Neurodiversity!!!

07-31-2009, 12:03 AM	#13
horseshowmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 6,941	The markings and wavy hair could also be some English Shepherd (particularly the picture with the head cocked). http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/englishshepherd.htm http://www.gotpetsonline.com/picture...d-dog-0004.jpg

07-31-2009, 03:15 AM	#15
terri01p the tail was in my hair, that's what woke me, I'm still having nightmares about it Gosh darn once again I've got another thread locked up Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,196	He really looks like an English Shepherd to me, if I were to see him in person that's what I would automaticly think. He's a beauty! __________________

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