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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
Hello all:
I frequently post on some of the technical electronics newsgroups, but I am new to this newsgroup. I have a dog I helped rescue from the projects of downtown Baltimore, and I would like help identifying the breeds he represents. He is a large, powerful dog, with massive chest, thick legs, and a huge head out of proportion to his body. His tongue has spots of purple, which my friend seems to think shows some Chow. He seems somewhat like a German Shepherd, but bulkier. I think he may be part Pit Bull, or American Staffordshire Terrier. I have his picture on www.gotdogsonline.com, and also on www.wikifido.com. An older picture is on my personal website at www.peschoen.com. I would not ordinarily have adopted a dog, especially one this size, as I also have a cat (Photon), and Muttley is very cat-aggressive. He was probably surviving on his own for quite a while, and retains many of his wild survival instincts. He is fairly well housebroken, except for occasional accidents and probable excitement caused by the cat. He has so far resisted my attempts to train him, so he pulls hard on his choker chain when I walk him, and cannot be trusted to run in an unfenced area. He did get loose late one night, and ran back into the woods for about a half hour before returning. I would gladly do it more often, but I am afraid of what he might do to my neighbors' children and pets, as well as fearing for his safety on the heavily traveled road in front of my house. I would like to find a good home for him, but I don't want to just take him to an animal rescue or SPCA where he might be euthenized, and in any case I would never see him again. Ideally I'd like to find someone nearby so I could possibly visit or hear of his well being. However, the main reason for my post is to help identify his breed. I can send more photos if anyone is interested in helping me. (Sorry if this is a repeat. My regular news server has been dropping posts) Thanks! Paul |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
"Paul" composed these thoughts and posted them
oups.com: Hello all: I frequently post on some of the technical electronics newsgroups, but I am new to this newsgroup. I have a dog I helped rescue from the projects of downtown Baltimore, and I would like help identifying the breeds he represents. He is a large, powerful dog, with massive chest, thick legs, and a huge head out of proportion to his body. His tongue has spots of purple, which my friend seems to think shows some Chow. He seems somewhat like a German Shepherd, but bulkier. I think he may be part Pit Bull, or American Staffordshire Terrier. I have his picture on www.gotdogsonline.com, and also on www.wikifido.com. An older picture is on my personal website at www.peschoen.com. Well, I found no dogs on that page, being link specific would help. www.wikifido.com Found lots of dogs, which is yours? www.gotdogsonline.com Found lots of dogs, which is yours? Thanks! Paul |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
diddy wrote: "Paul" composed these thoughts and posted them oups.com: Hello all: I frequently post on some of the technical electronics newsgroups, but I am new to this newsgroup. I have a dog I helped rescue from the projects of downtown Baltimore, and I would like help identifying the breeds he represents. He is a large, powerful dog, with massive chest, thick legs, and a huge head out of proportion to his body. His tongue has spots of purple, which my friend seems to think shows some Chow. He seems somewhat like a German Shepherd, but bulkier. I think he may be part Pit Bull, or American Staffordshire Terrier. I have his picture on www.gotdogsonline.com, and also on www.wikifido.com. An older picture is on my personal website at www.peschoen.com. Well, I found no dogs on that page, being link specific would help. www.wikifido.com Found lots of dogs, which is yours? www.gotdogsonline.com Found lots of dogs, which is yours? Sorry, I thought I had added his picture to my home page. I put pictures on my website at: www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley023a.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley024b.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley025b.jpg. A search for "Muttley" on wikifido will find him. Thanks, Paul |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
On 27 Jun 2006 10:30:44 -0700, "Paul" , clicked
their heels and said: I have a dog I helped rescue from the projects of downtown Baltimore, and I would like help identifying the breeds he represents. Most of the projects have been torn down, but some sure do exist still. You don't have to look far, or even in the projects, to find dogs needing rescue in Baltimore, that's for sure. Thanks for adopting this guy. Sorry, I thought I had added his picture to my home page. I put pictures on my website at: www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley023a.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley024b.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley025b.jpg. He's very handsome (what's with the sweatshirt? he doesn't look like he needs help staying warm! ;-D). Where did you even FIND a chain leash these days (I think I bought one in a dollar store a few year ago, as an example of what not to use but otherwise never see them)? His muzzle looks a bit Shar-pei-ish in the one shot, which may be the source of a blue/purple tongue. He has a docked tail? If he does, it triggers "idiot who has a Rotti mix and thinks that should be done" (not YOU, whomever owned him as a young puppy). I'm really bad at color genetics, so I don't even know that his coloration is possible if Rotti is in there (some people here are very good at that). His coat texture is hard to tell - looks very different in the various shots - can you describe? -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
Janet B wrote: On 27 Jun 2006 10:30:44 -0700, "Paul" , clicked their heels and said: I have a dog I helped rescue from the projects of downtown Baltimore, and I would like help identifying the breeds he represents. Most of the projects have been torn down, but some sure do exist still. You don't have to look far, or even in the projects, to find dogs needing rescue in Baltimore, that's for sure. Thanks for adopting this guy. Sorry, I thought I had added his picture to my home page. I put pictures on my website at: www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley023a.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley024b.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley025b.jpg. He's very handsome (what's with the sweatshirt? he doesn't look like he needs help staying warm! ;-D). Where did you even FIND a chain leash these days (I think I bought one in a dollar store a few year ago, as an example of what not to use but otherwise never see them)? His muzzle looks a bit Shar-pei-ish in the one shot, which may be the source of a blue/purple tongue. He has a docked tail? If he does, it triggers "idiot who has a Rotti mix and thinks that should be done" (not YOU, whomever owned him as a young puppy). I'm really bad at color genetics, so I don't even know that his coloration is possible if Rotti is in there (some people here are very good at that). His coat texture is hard to tell - looks very different in the various shots - can you describe? -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com Thanks for your reply. I am learning a lot from this newsgroup, even from the madman. My friend Helene, who actually initiated the rescue, along with three other dogs, gave me the choker collar and chain. She seemed to know about dogs, and told me I should be very firm with him, yanking on the chain and loudly yelling "NO" when he pulled hard or jumped up or did any other undesired behavior. She also insisted that Muttley wear that stupid coat. Another woman gave me a copy of "There Are No Bad Dogs", which had some good points, but I think it is too simplistic. She criticized me for not having Muttley better trained, although her own little dog is a yappy spoiled brat. I do not pretend to be the world's best pet owner. I let my cat run free outside when she wants to, but she seems healthy and happy after about 6 years. Unfortunately, she is terrorized by Muttley and hides in the crawlspace under the floor. I don't really have the best place to keep Muttley. He is usually good about staying indoors while I am here, but when I go away to work, I must tie him up outdoors. I have a partially enclosed porch where he can find some shelter, and he usually just relaxes there comfortably. He is usually very excited when I get home, and he jumps up a lot. In the house, he is very anxious to be freed of the chain, and although he will "SIT" briefly, he runs around a lot once he is free, most likely looking for the cat. Eventually he settles down, especially when I give him a rawhide chew. He will eat one of those in about 10 minutes. Muttley has a much better home here than he had in the city, but I think he deserves better, and my cat needs to regain her sense of safety in the house, and be able to sit on my lap and socialize. I try to give her as much time as possible, by keeping Muttley outside, but it is difficult when it is raining or very cold. I know dogs can be trained to coexist with cats, but Muttley's history of self-survival and my cat's instincts for self-preservation may make it impossible. I hope to find him a better home. Meanwhile I will do what I can. As for his characteristics, he has a fairly short, dense coat, mostly rusty brown. His shortened tail was likely caused by abuse or accident. One of the other rescued dogs, a black Lab, could not or did not move its tail or ears, so it was hard to "read" him. Muttley is not overly aggressive, but he is "assertive" about getting what he wants. He did once bite a handyman I had working on my house. He first made friends with Muttley, but probably did not truly gain trust, as he seemed to cower and didn't wag his tail. He barked a lot while the man banged on the house, and then when he passed by my dog, he suddenly lunged and bit him in the seat of the pants. His large size and powerful build would make him a good watchdog, but I don't think he'd be good with young children. I had one couple with kids of about 4-8 who would have adopted him, but they were unwilling to pay anything toward his medical bills, and I think he would have knocked down the kids if he got excited. Thanks for you interest. Paul |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
On 27 Jun 2006 11:34:03 -0700, "Paul" , clicked
their heels and said: I don't really have the best place to keep Muttley. He is usually good about staying indoors while I am here, but when I go away to work, I must tie him up outdoors. I have a partially enclosed porch where he can find some shelter, and he usually just relaxes there comfortably. Muttley has a much better home here than he had in the city, but I think he deserves better, and my cat needs to regain her sense of safety in the house, and be able to sit on my lap and socialize. I try to give her as much time as possible, by keeping Muttley outside, but it is difficult when it is raining or very cold. I had one couple with kids of about 4-8 who would have adopted him, but they were unwilling to pay anything toward his medical bills, and I think he would have knocked down the kids if he got excited. Are you working with a rescue group Paul? Are you doing any training with him? I offer free classes to dogs in foster care with some of the local rescue groups, in order to help them to be more adoptable. You may e-mail me privately if you're interested in pursuing that. -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
"Paul" composed these thoughts and posted them
oups.com: Janet B wrote: On 27 Jun 2006 10:30:44 -0700, "Paul" , clicked their heels and said: I have a dog I helped rescue from the projects of downtown Baltimore, and I would like help identifying the breeds he represents. Most of the projects have been torn down, but some sure do exist still. You don't have to look far, or even in the projects, to find dogs needing rescue in Baltimore, that's for sure. Thanks for adopting this guy. Sorry, I thought I had added his picture to my home page. I put pictures on my website at: www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley023a.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley024b.jpg www.smart.net/~pstech/photos/Muttley025b.jpg. He's very handsome (what's with the sweatshirt? he doesn't look like he needs help staying warm! ;-D). Where did you even FIND a chain leash these days (I think I bought one in a dollar store a few year ago, as an example of what not to use but otherwise never see them)? I think he looks very much like a Leonberger. First Leonberger I ever saw, I thought was a mutt, and was surprised that it was actually a breed. But it was such a handsome breed, even if it was a mutt, it SHOULD be a breed! That sounds confusing... but i guess i know what I meant |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:42:13 -0500, diddy , clicked
their heels and said: I think he looks very much like a Leonberger. First Leonberger I ever saw, I thought was a mutt, and was surprised that it was actually a breed. But it was such a handsome breed, even if it was a mutt, it SHOULD be a breed! That sounds confusing... but i guess i know what I meant Can't say that I think he looks like a Leo, but I sure do like those dogs. There are actually TWO running flyball in our region! We made friends with some in Italy a few summers ago. They're really lovely dogs. -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
Janet B wrote: On Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:42:13 -0500, diddy , clicked their heels and said: I think he looks very much like a Leonberger. First Leonberger I ever saw, I thought was a mutt, and was surprised that it was actually a breed. But it was such a handsome breed, even if it was a mutt, it SHOULD be a breed! That sounds confusing... but i guess i know what I meant Can't say that I think he looks like a Leo, but I sure do like those dogs. There are actually TWO running flyball in our region! We made friends with some in Italy a few summers ago. They're really lovely dogs. -- Janet Boss www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com He does look a lot like one picture of a Leonberger at 10 months. Especially his black mask, and description of his kind brown eyes, intelligence, and powerful build. Older dogs seem to have longer hair, and his purple tongue is supposedly a non-Leonberger trait. I have contacted the local Leonberger rescue to see if they can identify (and maybe find a better home). We were working partially with a local rescue group (Fallston Animal Rescue Mission), but it was an independent effort on the part of my friend Helene that resulted in his survival. He was one of two dogs that had been picked up by the City Animal Control, and I went there to "bail them out". He was taken several places, and I picked him up at a vets just after his castration. He was so cute and clumsy with that huge cone collar! I stopped at my place on the way downtown and walked him around my 2.5 acre property, and we seemed to get along. Helene had made arrangements for him to be taken for adoption at the SPCA, so I took him on down there. However, they had just received a large shipment of animals who were displaced by Katrina, and they were overloaded. A large dog like this Mutt would most certainly have been put down. When he put his big paws on the counter and looked at me with those big brown eyes, I knew I could not let that happen. That was around Valentines day. I guess he became my sweetheart... Thanks, Paul |
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Newbie he Help identifying mixed breed rescued dog (Muttley)
"Janet B" wrote in message ... Are you doing any training with him? I offer free classes to dogs in foster care with some of the local rescue groups, in order to help them to be more adoptable. You may e-mail me privately if you're interested in pursuing that. I can't stress how much I think you should do this, Paul. The method your friend suggested for you is just not good training. If Janet will let you join for free, I would jump at that chance. Tara |
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