We've named our Girl-Dog Molly. Y'all sent some great
suggestions (thank you!), and we considering them and others, and
then she came bouncing around a corner, and Molly just popped
into my head, and we thought that fit her better than anything.

So Molly it is.

[It's funny - the older I get, the harder it is to come up with a
name that doesn't have some negative association for either me or
Hubster.]

Molly is doing very well. She's settling in and learning house
rules and routines. She's learned Sit pretty well (it's not
fool-proof, but she's getting there), and we began working on
Down today. She loves everyone she meets, and she gets excited
when she sees other dogs - she needs some socialization, which
we'll begin seriously as soon as she's through her spay-healing
period. I'm wait-listed for a basic manners course with our
local obedience club - I could use a refresher, and I think it
would be great socialization for her. If not in July, then
hopefully I can get in the September class. Meanwhile, there's
the dog park.

My vet thinks she may be younger than a year - maybe as young as
8 or 9 months. This is based on her teeth, a certain
puppyishness in her face, and the size of her paws. We'll see...

Our best guess for her ancestry is Lab (color, temperament, high
butt, otter tail) and GSD (mask, pointy ears, some dark hairs on
her back near her butt) and maybe something else. She has a few
dark spots on her tongue, and if she doesn't grow any more, she's
small for a Lab or GSD. Anyone care to venture a guess?

There are a few more pictures up, in a new album, beginning with
this one:
http://picasaweb.google.com/furpaw/G...15395804645122

FurPaw

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I almost suggested that name too! How cute she is!



We've named our Girl-Dog Molly. Y'all sent some great suggestions (thank
you!), and we considering them and others, and then she came bouncing
around a corner, and Molly just popped into my head, and we thought that
fit her better than anything.

So Molly it is.

[It's funny - the older I get, the harder it is to come up with a name
that doesn't have some negative association for either me or Hubster.]

Molly is doing very well. She's settling in and learning house rules and
routines. She's learned Sit pretty well (it's not fool-proof, but she's
getting there), and we began working on Down today. She loves everyone
she meets, and she gets excited when she sees other dogs - she needs some
socialization, which we'll begin seriously as soon as she's through her
spay-healing period. I'm wait-listed for a basic manners course with our
local obedience club - I could use a refresher, and I think it would be
great socialization for her. If not in July, then hopefully I can get in
the September class. Meanwhile, there's the dog park.

My vet thinks she may be younger than a year - maybe as young as 8 or 9
months. This is based on her teeth, a certain puppyishness in her face,
and the size of her paws. We'll see...

Our best guess for her ancestry is Lab (color, temperament, high butt,
otter tail) and GSD (mask, pointy ears, some dark hairs on her back near
her butt) and maybe something else. She has a few dark spots on her
tongue, and if she doesn't grow any more, she's small for a Lab or GSD.
Anyone care to venture a guess?

There are a few more pictures up, in a new album, beginning with this one:
http://picasaweb.google.com/furpaw/G...15395804645122

FurPaw

--
Don't believe everything that you think.

To reply, unleash the dog.

"FurPaw" wrote in message
...
We've named our Girl-Dog Molly. Y'all sent some great suggestions (thank
you!), and we considering them and others, and then she came bouncing
around a corner, and Molly just popped into my head, and we thought that
fit her better than anything.

So Molly it is.

[It's funny - the older I get, the harder it is to come up with a name
that doesn't have some negative association for either me or Hubster.]

Molly is doing very well. She's settling in and learning house rules and
routines. She's learned Sit pretty well (it's not fool-proof, but she's
getting there), and we began working on Down today. She loves everyone
she meets, and she gets excited when she sees other dogs - she needs some
socialization, which we'll begin seriously as soon as she's through her
spay-healing period. I'm wait-listed for a basic manners course with our
local obedience club - I could use a refresher, and I think it would be
great socialization for her. If not in July, then hopefully I can get in
the September class. Meanwhile, there's the dog park.

My vet thinks she may be younger than a year - maybe as young as 8 or 9
months. This is based on her teeth, a certain puppyishness in her face,
and the size of her paws. We'll see...

Our best guess for her ancestry is Lab (color, temperament, high butt,
otter tail) and GSD (mask, pointy ears, some dark hairs on her back near
her butt) and maybe something else. She has a few dark spots on her
tongue, and if she doesn't grow any more, she's small for a Lab or GSD.
Anyone care to venture a guess?

There are a few more pictures up, in a new album, beginning with this one:
http://picasaweb.google.com/furpaw/G...15395804645122

FurPaw

--
Don't believe everything that you think.

To reply, unleash the dog.


Molly is a great name!
I'm quite taken with her, she is sooo expressive.
She looks like she's settling in and having fun.
Karla

FurPaw said in part..
Molly is doing very well. She's settling in and learning house rules
and routines.
_______________________________

FurPaw

I really like the name Molly. It seems to suit her. I am sure like
most dogs she has multiple names.

She appears to be part Lab to me I am very curious about the black spots
on her tongue. My Chica has the same coloring and markings as Molly
right down to the black spots on her tongue but her head and face are
shaped differently.

Is Molly housetrained and used to being inside?

If she only knew......what a lucky dog she is. I bet she does know!!!

Welcome home, Molly!


Be Free.....Judy

"Judith Althouse" wrote:

I am very curious about the black spots
on her tongue.

Black spots on the tongue mean nothing in terms of breed mix.
Any dog, of any breed or breed mix, can have pigmented spots on the
tongue as long as the dog has black skin pigmentation. I have personally
seen several of each of these breeds with black, blue, or purple spots on
the tongue: Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, Border Collie mixes
(including my lurcher, Morag), Labradors, and Springer Spaniels. I've seen
it in other purebreds as well, and in innumerable mixed and cross-bred dogs.
I've also seen plenty of Chow crosses (including two unrelated ones owned
by members of my family) with solid pink tongues, and a mixed breed known
NOT to have any Chow in him who had a solid blue-black tongue.

On Jun 24, 10:33*pm, "sionnach" wrote:
"Judith Althouse" wrote:
I am very curious about the black spots
on her tongue.

* Black spots on the tongue mean nothing in terms of breed mix.
* *Any dog, of any breed or breed mix, can have pigmented spots on the
tongue as long as the dog has black skin pigmentation. I have personally
seen several of each of these breeds with black, blue, or purple spots on
the tongue: *Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, *Border Collie mixes
(including my lurcher, Morag), Labradors, and Springer Spaniels. I've seen
it in other purebreds as well, and in innumerable mixed and cross-bred dogs.
* I've also seen plenty of *Chow crosses (including two unrelated ones owned
by members of my family) with solid pink tongues, and a mixed breed known
NOT to have any Chow in him who had a solid blue-black tongue.

Harley has a black spot on the back of his tongue I believe.

I know that the roof of his mouth is spotted as are the insides of at
least ONE EAR.

he also has pink pads and black pads
he has white and black nails as well.

sionnach wrote:
"Judith Althouse" wrote:


Black spots on the tongue mean nothing in terms of breed mix.
Any dog, of any breed or breed mix, can have pigmented spots on the
tongue as long as the dog has black skin pigmentation. I have personally
seen several of each of these breeds with black, blue, or purple spots on
the tongue: Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, Border Collie mixes
(including my lurcher, Morag), Labradors, and Springer Spaniels. I've seen
it in other purebreds as well, and in innumerable mixed and cross-bred dogs.
I've also seen plenty of Chow crosses (including two unrelated ones owned
by members of my family) with solid pink tongues, and a mixed breed known
NOT to have any Chow in him who had a solid blue-black tongue.

Zipper the Min Pin has a black dot on his tongue about the size of a BB.
He's stag red (sable).

Cala is an interesting case. She started life with a lot of black
pigment around her head, her rust markings were a bit muddy, and she has
a black chin. She used to have a completely black mouth except for her
pink tongue (black gums, black lips, black roof of mouth). In the past
year, as she's turned 7, her black has been going away; she's losing
melanin. So the roof of her mouth is now pink and she has some pink
patches on her gums and flews. Go figure.

Robin Nuttall wrote:

sionnach wrote:

"Judith Althouse" wrote:



Black spots on the tongue mean nothing in terms of breed mix.
Any dog, of any breed or breed mix, can have pigmented spots on the
tongue as long as the dog has black skin pigmentation. I have
personally seen several of each of these breeds with black, blue, or
purple spots on the tongue: Golden Retrievers, Border Collies,
Border Collie mixes (including my lurcher, Morag), Labradors, and
Springer Spaniels. I've seen it in other purebreds as well, and in
innumerable mixed and cross-bred dogs.
I've also seen plenty of Chow crosses (including two unrelated ones
owned by members of my family) with solid pink tongues, and a mixed
breed known NOT to have any Chow in him who had a solid blue-black
tongue.


Zipper the Min Pin has a black dot on his tongue about the size of a BB.
He's stag red (sable).

Cala is an interesting case. She started life with a lot of black
pigment around her head, her rust markings were a bit muddy, and she has
a black chin. She used to have a completely black mouth except for her
pink tongue (black gums, black lips, black roof of mouth). In the past
year, as she's turned 7, her black has been going away; she's losing
melanin. So the roof of her mouth is now pink and she has some pink
patches on her gums and flews. Go figure.

Both BCs and the JRT have black patches on the roofs of their mouths but
none on their gums or tongues.

Cooper's nose fades in the winter, though. Develops a pinkish cast
under the black. It darkens back up in the summer, as do all the
freckles on his belly and hind legs where the coat is sparse. He's the
only dog I've ever had that deliberately sunbathes. He stretches out on
his side on the deck and lets the sun bake him.

Sionnach said in part...

Black terms on the tongue mean nothing in terms of breed mix/
________________________________

Sionnach

Thanks for the info on tongues with black spots and the fact that they
really don't have any particular breed affiliation.

I have never had a dog with black spots on their tongue until Chica and
I have had many mixed breed dogs.

I always think of Chows when I see a dog with a black tongue.

My Chica has very similar coloring to Molly but doesn't really resemble
her in the face and head. In addition to the black muzzle Chica also is
dark on her underside (groin and inner thigh) area unlike the pictures
of Molly.

My experience with the ownership of pure bred dogs is limited to Dobes,
a St Bernard, and a CBR.

Thanks for the info. I would never have guessed the breeds you
mentioned to have black spots on their tongues and a Chow with a pink
tongue what a surprise. Of course I have nothing to base that comment
on except for the fact that I have always heard since I was a child
black tongue, must be a chow? I have never even owned one.

I spend too much time daydreaming about what my mixed breed dogs came
from. Some behaviors are a clue but there really is no way of knowing
besides the genetic testing of dogs. I am sure my bunch would blow the
breed-o-meter up.

Your post was very interesting and informative, thanks again.


Be Free.....Judy

Kathleen wrote:


Cooper's nose fades in the winter, though. Develops a pinkish cast
under the black. It darkens back up in the summer, as do all the
freckles on his belly and hind legs where the coat is sparse. He's the
only dog I've ever had that deliberately sunbathes. He stretches out on
his side on the deck and lets the sun bake him.


I've never had a dobe with fading pigment. The Min Pins will sunbathe,
and their color will darken up in summer. Stag reds also tend to darken
with age whereas the clear reds (really EE yellow) fade with age.