What Breed Is This Dog?

[la~la~land]

I went to my local animal shelter today to fill out my papers to become a volunteer. I was looking at the dogs when I saw this little girl. She's gorgeous and so sweet. My dog, a nearly thirteen year old elkhound mix, passed away a few months back and I really miss having a dog. My parents don't want a huge dog and she's listed as a terrier but doesn't look like one to me. What do you think?

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23270748

 

[SApple]

Maybe mixed with golden retriever? :dunno

 

[wendymac]

How old do they say she is? If she's just a puppy, I don't think terrier. More like a sheltie/german shepherd cross or something. Very cute, though!

 

[la~la~land]

All it says is that she's young. I really want to adopt her and am trying to estimate how big she'll be.

 

[la~la~land]

oops, double post

 

[Ape337]

Border terrier?

 

[fuzz16]

Not a terrier..aussie mix but shes a doll!!! Love the coloring

 

[fuzz16]

4-5 months maybe, chevk her teeth. Looks like puppy coat is going out

 

[eclairemom]

I would guess Aussie Shepherd mix.

 

[1357rabbitlover]

She looks a bit like a german shepherd, golden retriever mix? I remember a neighbour having a dog that looked exactly the same at this and it was a german shepherd cross golden retriever

 

[Little_LongEared_Lover2931]

It looks like she has some german shepherd in her as well as golden retriver or collie. She will most likely be med. to large dog.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Doesn't look to be a small dog to me either. Of course our small dog is the Great Dane.

 

[LakeCondo]

I think you are supposed to tell how big a young dog will be by the size of the paws.

 

[agnesthelion]

I agree with shepherd cross of some sort. And to check teeth and paws to estimate age and possible size when full grown.

Cute!

 

[Nela]

I definitely see the shepherd being a possibility. I also thought she reminds me of the shetland for some reason... http://www.dooziedog.com/dog_breeds/shetland_sheepdog/images/Shetland-Sheepdog-Puppy.html

Maybe some similar mix of the two? I really don't think she'll be very small but medium could be a possibility depending on the mix. I would ask the shelter if they have more info, opinions on her mix

She sure looks cute :biggrin:

 

[Nelsons_Mom]

She looks like a hinez 57 Shepard mix. Without a none blurry picture or a look at her siblings it would be hard to tell.

Without knowing current age It's hard to guess how big she'll be. From the extremely limited info I'd give her anywhere from 50 to 75 pounds. I grew up with Danes and am getting a Shiloh shepherd (both well over a 110lbs) so to me that'd be a medium dog. The size of a smaller golden female.

 

[audrinasmommy88]

looks like a shepard mix to me...

 

[la~la~land]

Thanks a medium sized dog was what I was hoping for. I'll ask about get some more when I go to volunteer.

 

[woahlookitsme]

Maybe Shepard or Anatolian Shepard mix? Beautiful eyes

 

[Nelsons_Mom]

la~la~land wrote:

Thanks a medium sized dog was what I was hoping for. I'll ask about get some more when I go to volunteer.

You do realize that she will probably minimally[i/] be the same size as your Elk Hound, if not larger, correct? If your parents considered that a large dog, I might reconsider.