My wife found this puppy in our neighborhood the other day and we're curious if anyone has any ideas what breed(s) she may be.
She's about 18 pounds and I'm guessing she's anywhere from 2-4 months old.
http://web.mac.com/unoefe/iWeb/Site/Willow.html
2007-02-01 10:43:45 · 21 answers · asked by Jef C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I work in dog rescue and see a lot of breeds and mixes (I run a breed rescue as well). Looks like a terrier mix of some sort to me. Way too small for a ridgeback, or a lab either IMHO and shiba inus aren't prevalent enough for that to be a likely mix, though it is always possible.
She's a LOT older than 2 months old though and probably a lot older than 4 months as well -- I'd guess going by length of her muzzle and maturity of head that she is somewhere between 6-10 months though it is hard to tell from a small pic.In the latter case, she is at most of her adult size probably already and hence more medium terrier sized going by other objects in your picture. Check to see if she has adult teeth. If she does she's at least 6 months old. A vet will be able to give you an approximate age right away by checking teeth. If she has a really soft, fine puppy coat she is probably at the younger end of that scale. If coarser adult coat then she's probably more like 10 months+.
You should get her to a vet right away for vaccinations and to be wormed and so forth. Then you can get an opinion from someone who can get a good close up look too! Have fun with her -- she's very cute.
2007-02-01 10:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by cav_talk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not without a picture. Coat color is a very poor method of determining breed, because many breeds come in a whole host of colors. What we really need is head shape, body shape, how the ears are positioned on the head, etc. That gives a lot more information about lineage. Try re-asking with a picture.
2016-05-24 03:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is a cute one that's for sure, you are very lucky that your dog loves her so much (mine really dislikes other dogs), she looks like she may be a Shiba Inu mix? Good Luck with her.
2007-02-01 12:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
she's gorgeous! Looks like she might be a mix, I can see some akita in her tail and bone structure, but the color I don't normally see in Akitas. Look at www.akc.com and you can compare her pics to many many breeds - that's how I confirmed that my stray was a german shorthair!
congrats on the new addition!
2007-02-01 10:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by margarita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She looks a little like a half Shiba -inu that my ex husband had. Go to http://www.akc.org/breeds/shiba_inu/index.cfm
This is half what Kira was She was also hal Husky and who knows what mix. Anyway she looked alot like that.
2007-02-01 10:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by mommyta2boys 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking Chow/something...maybe Lab or Golden
2007-02-01 10:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by JCSquardo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She looks like a shiba inu mix. I don't have any idea what she might be mixed with, but when i look at her i see a shiba inu. It should be easier to tell what other breed she might have in her when she gets older.
http://dogbreedinfo.com/shiba.htm
2007-02-01 10:48:32 · answer #7 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister inlaw has a dog similar in appearance. Her dog is chow and blond lab. If you dog has a black tongue she deffinately has chow chow in her, but that is my best guess as to her mix. Very cute by the way!
2007-02-01 10:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's hard to tell, since you don't know how big she'll get. i'd say maybe some sort of lab mix--boxer, chow, boston terrier maybe? her paws don't look too big for her body, at least from the pix, so she'll maybe be between 30-40 lbs. i'd say ask your vet. she's really cute. good luck!
2007-02-01 10:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing a lab/shiba inu mix. Sure is cute though :)
2007-02-01 10:48:56 · answer #10 · answered by dog7788 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋