My dog

Beetlejuice · Post by **Beetlejuice** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:33 pm

hi,

I adopted a little dog 2 month ago and i still can't define his race (breed ?).

Now he is 8 month old,his weight was 25 Kg one month ago . Here is some pictures . What do you thing of him ?

The last owner said me " the mother is rottweiller x Boxer ", but my ' animals doctor ' (sorry i don't know the good word) say me " it's more labrador x American staff "

The father is unknow .

Thanks

Fundog · Post by **Fundog** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:19 pm

Hi, welcome.

I'm not an expert, but I definitely see lab in there. Your veterinarian (or "vet" for short) may be correct in identifying some staffy as well.

maximoo · Post by **maximoo** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:50 pm

I think part staffie or pit bull b/c of the large flat head.

Nettle · Post by **Nettle** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:41 am

I see half staffie or pit bull, possibly a dash of labrador or even spaniel giving the large ears.

Did you see the mother? Rottweiller x boxer would be black and tan because this colour is dominant over the boxer fawn or brindle. Black and white suggests a mainly black dog as one parent. The white is distributed in a typical staffie manner. Short coat is dominant over all other coats.

He looks lovely!

Beetlejuice · Post by **Beetlejuice** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:28 am

Thanks for your fast answer

@Nettle : No i never saw the mother and i'm not sure of that the last owner said ...

They said this dog is educated, he is "clean" (pee and poo) .. but when i got him : Pee and poo in the house, he couldn't stay alone at home 5mn, he was eating like pacman in 2mn, he was thin and his moustache are cut ...
Also he was very affraid by all, he eated with the tail between the legs.

Now he is a very lovely dog, just a little full of energy, but it's a young baby

All that for say: I thing this dog was maltreated and they wanted to "eject" him of their life

So i'm sure of anything about it !

Have a good day

Honeymoonbeam · Post by **Honeymoonbeam** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:59 pm

Definitely has a staffie look to me (or maybe pit bull if you have them in France). Some people will say anything to get rid on an unwanted dog so I wouldn't take any notice of what the previous "owner" told you.

Mattie · Post by **Mattie** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:21 pm

I can't see any Staffy in this dog, I can see Lab in him.

He is gorgeous, I could just kidnap him.

Beetlejuice · Post by **Beetlejuice** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:42 pm

@Honneymoonbeam : Yes we've Pittbull in france, but like for all "strong" dogs, regulation, muzzle, recording with the town hall, sterilizationâ€¦

@Mattie : No no no !! it's mine lol !

Leigha · Post by **Leigha** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:34 pm

You have to muzzle, sterilize, and register your dog with the town hall?? Holy rusted metal...

Honeymoonbeam · Post by **Honeymoonbeam** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:41 pm

In Spain and the UK pitbulls have to be neutered, registered and muzzled in public.

Leigha · Post by **Leigha** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:07 pm

Wow... They're all over the place here. Unfortunately the reason behind a lot of that is because I live in the south and dog fighting is somewhat common.

Beetlejuice · Post by **Beetlejuice** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:46 am

I just created a topic about dangerous dogs and law here

http://www.victoriastilwell.com/phpBB2/ ... 1044#31044

This can serve people who pass hollydays in other country with their dogs

keyguard123 · Post by **keyguard123** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 1:36 am

Hi all.
New for the site. I have Shefard doggy and its name is Tiger. Thank you to moderator for allowing me to be here. Hope for interesting chats and discussions.

wvvdiup1 · Post by **wvvdiup1** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:43 am

Beetlejuice,

I know he's Black Lab, but I'm guessing that he may have a little Border Collie and Blue Healer in him, too! Looks like you've got yourself a "Black and Blue dog!"

It really doesn't matter what breed he is, he is a gorgeous dog! Like Mattie, I would love to "kidnap" him, too!