This dog just showed up on my door step, what is he?
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2007-06-15 11:55:24 · 28 answers · asked by Brandon 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
rottweiler mix
2007-06-20 17:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is a full blood doberman pinscher pup. but his tail isn't docked. he will grow up to be a large protective guard dog. they are really good dogs.they also sometimes have their ears cropped. heres some info on them
Description: The Doberman Pinscher is compactly built, muscular and powerful, and has great endurance and speed. They are elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. They are universally known as a police dog for their devotion to duty on the German Front during World War I. The Dobie is constantly alert and is a great companion or guard dog, yet shyness is a fault. Doberman Pinschers make admirable obedience and show dogs or wonderful family pets. They are also an excellent breed for a jogger to own. They may be a challenge because of their dominance for the elderly or disabled.
Other Names: Doberman
Type: Guardian Dog
Height: Males 26 - 28 inches, Females 24 -26 inches
Weight: 66 - 88 lbs.
Colors: Solid black, brown, blue, fawn (Isabella) with rust marking on their head, body and legs.
Coat: Smooth, short, thick and close
Temperament: Doberman Pinschers are bold, fearless, energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal.
With Children: Usually gentle, but will upset with unruliness, best suited for older children.
With Pets: Usually good, will adopt others to be boss.
Special Skills: Guard dog, defense dog, family pet.
Watch-dog: Very High, suspicious of strangers.
Guard-dog: Very High
Care and Training: Doberman Pinschers need daily extensive exercise including running. They should be groomed a couple of times a week with a soft cloth or brush. Puppies need firm handling and knowledgeable training and should be handled by numbers of people.
Learning Rate: High, intelligent and creative
Activity: High energy. Needs daily, vigorous exercise
Living Environment: Suburban or rural best, some can adapt to city life. A house with a fenced yard or kennel is essential for the Doberman Pinscher.
Health Issues: Wobblers Syndrome (disease of the spinal column of the neck). Lethal heart disorder. Von Willebrand's disease is no longer a large problem.
Life Span: 12 - 15 years
Litter Size: 3 - 8
Country of Origin: Germany
History: The origins of the Doberman Pinscher come from Apolda in Thuringen, Germany in the 1890's. Most authorities feel they came from a shorthaired shepherd, the Rottweiler, a German smooth-haired Pinscher and a Black and Tan Terrier. Their name comes from Louis Dobermann, a keeper of the local dog pound, who developed the breed as he was searching for the ideal guard dog and companion.
First Registered by the AKC: 1908
AKC Group: Working
Class: Working
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB), UKC
2007-06-22 20:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by powerball 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's insanely cute! How cool that he turned up on your doorstep. Are you going to keep him? If not please find him a loving home.
He is young, but his markings suggest he is a Rottweiler mix. (Colouring over his eyes is a big clue)
As for the mix it's hard to say from the pictures, as he is lying down, so it's hard to see his shape. I would think a Lab or a Collie.
Either which way, Rottweilers, Labs and Collies make wonderful pets, and you're lucky enough to have him young so you can train him. My brother has 2 fully grown Rottweilers, and his wife just had their second baby. The dogs adore the kids, and are so gentle and sweet with them. Do train him while he's young though to make sure you have control. He looks like he's going to be a big dog (look at his paws)
Good luck, whatever you decide to do with the little guy.
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I really wish a puppy would show up on my doorstep!
2007-06-21 17:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by politicalghettogirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like a Rotti / Lab Mix. It has the markings of a Rottweiler but it seems to have the head shape, eyes, and nose of a Labrador. I think that is one cute puppy. If i'm right about the breed you will have one protective and very loyal puppy. There are some link to show you what these breeds look like as puppies below including other rotti/lab mixes. Congradulation on the new pup.
2007-06-15 19:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by teenangel8801 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say for certain, but the markings on his face make me think he's at least *part* Doberman or Rottweiler. He may be pure blood, but I really don't know....
He's very young...it looks as if he still has his puppy hair. He'll be a very sweet dog, I'll bet.
I hope you decide to keep him
2007-06-23 03:03:54 · answer #5 · answered by tkel_of_vulcan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely no way to say. i had a pup that I know was cocker, chihuahua mix I know this with evrythign no way anythign else mixed but looked like a show qualithy long haired daschunnd.
ther is no test a vet can do to find out.
he is cute and looks like it may mature to be teh size of a lab.
2007-06-15 19:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AWwww. Poor little guy! He looks like either a lab/shepherd or beagle/shepherd mix. Maybe even part rottweiller? He's very young!
Are you going to keep him?
Poor little puppy.
2007-06-15 19:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say as we cannot tell the size. Many breeds have those types or markings; rottweilers, dobermans, black & tan coon hounds, min pins...
He's sure a cutie, how kind you are to take him in! Poor baby!
2007-06-22 20:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by Karen W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He looks like either a lab/shepherd or beagle/shepherd mix. Maybe even part rottweiller?
2007-06-21 22:05:28 · answer #9 · answered by kristiana r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mutt, but definately part Rottweiler
2007-06-21 14:07:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like a doberman mix to me
2007-06-21 13:36:56 · answer #11 · answered by roxhart78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋