What kind of dog is this?

[ElizK]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Maybe a labarador and rottie mix?

http://www.joshspear.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/Photo%2012.jpg

 

[mackeysmom]

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]

Maybe a labarador and rottie mix?

http://www.joshspear.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/Photo%2012.jpg

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

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[ireland_nicole]

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

 

[JR6ooo4]

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]

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/pictur...rescue/pictures/english-shepherd-dog-0004.jpg

 

[ElizK]

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]

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!

 

[MichelleVW]

IDK but she sure is cute!!

I have a 5 month old puppy who's mom is a corgi and he looks nothing like a corgi!

 

[ElizK]

Lots of good replies! thank you!

I was actually kind of wondering if she could be part setter because of her build. She's very tall and very thin, long tail. Her face is long and pointed, rather than the short rottie snout. And her tongue is about 1/2 mile long.

 

[Donna]

I was going to say definitely rottie and maybe flat coated retriever or some type of setter mix. She looks like she's alot of fun and all puppy. When she was young, there appeared to be spaniel, but not in the older pictures. Very cute!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Lots of good replies! thank you!

I was actually kind of wondering if she could be part setter because of her build. She's very tall and very thin, long tail. Her face is long and pointed, rather than the short rottie snout. And her tongue is about 1/2 mile long.

If you are talking about those attributes, I see smooth border collie. The eye placement is really a herding position. Look up smooth border collie.
Also it is that darn white strip down the center. And the back legs with their wide position.

Now to me, the face doesn't seem that long from the pic's. But it is hard to tell.

Need more pic's.

Has the dog shown any "herding" tendencies? Maybe we can tell from behavior.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Rottweiler.

And because of that, and this

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!)

you need to be firm about leadership (yours and your kids)

do not allow her to bite or jump, no dog teeth on human skin ever, no jumping

Some might disagree but no tug of war or games that pit dog against kids; stick with throwing a ball or frisbee, etc No play growling

Be aware that females can also be very protective of their families, sometimes even more than males. Be careful about anyone play fighting with your kids when she's around, she may well interpret it differently than what it is. Important she's socialized to all types of situations

Group training would be a great thing for all of you, will teach you leadership but also teach her how to behave and also see other dogs behaving around distractions, play

(I live these things every day with a female German Shepherd and kids. Hope you don't mind the unsolicited advice. )

She will probably outgrow the lankiness when she's around two

If you don't watch The Dog Whisperer, start tuning in, he's awesome

She's adorable! Love the picture by the fence!