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Mutt experts- what kind of dog did I just adopt? [new pics 2/5]

phucheneh

phucheneh

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She is approximately two months old and about 12 pounds. Super long with stubby legs.

Vet called her a 'dachshund hound mix.' A friend who works for the animal rescue located next to said vet (the dog came from the rescue) thinks she has corgi blood rather than dachshund and I'm inclined to agree with her. Highly unsure, though.

I'm guessing that might be the best we can nail it down (dachshund vs corgi)...the rest of her seems like some mix of lab and/or hound with some signs of pitbull (the ears seem to scream 'pit'). I'm guessing she will be about 25-30 pounds, tops. But if corgi with some other bigger influences, she could end up with a labridore-sized torso (but with stubby legs).

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[edit: I think the pics in this thread are broken now. Updated with a newer one at bottom]
 
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GasX said:
Pit Daschund - great little leg biter you got there...
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Well, and if corgi, that's the definition of an ankle biter, right there (purebred corgis are used for herding animals- they literally 'nip at their heels').

What gets me is just how many breeds she 'kind of looks like.' But the body is unusual for such a vague mix...most of the real 'mutts' I've known have been of very generic 'medium dog' proportions. I'd think she'd have to be close to half 'something' to get this shape...never seen mixed dogs that looked so 'weiner dog.'
 
Not trying to be a downer man, but those long backed short legged breeds develop back issues.
There is an answer though. Just keep him from jumping up a lot. That seems to cause the harm as they get older.
If you help him form good habits it will help out immensely. Good looking pup.
 
skyking said:
Not trying to be a downer man, but those long backed short legged breeds develop back issues.
There is an answer though. Just keep him from jumping up a lot. That seems to cause the harm as they get older.
If you help him form good habits it will help out immensely. Good looking pup.
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Yeah, I've read about that with the corgis. Degenerative issues with back and hips. Have not looked into the dachs as much, but it seems like they'd be worse.

I am really hoping she will grow into a beefy corgi mix, which should give her the best structure.

http://www.thefeaturedcreature.com/...eeds-that-are-almost-too-cute-to-be-real.html

Those Husky, German Shephard, and Lab mixes are still going to be hard on their back legs, but the more 'athletic' bodies without a ton of extra length should not be too much of a concern, I would wager.

I just can't see her staying short and being more like the dachs...but it's gonna be interesting to see how she starts growing. She'll be cute as shit either way, and I'm already getting attached to her. We will manage.

Right now I'm on the immediate concerns...she wants to eat everything...had a brief scare, until she finally hacked up a scrap of electrical tape. There is so much little stuff around that she can and apparently will swallow. Terrified she'll find a clipped end off a guitar string, or a screw or spring or something...some of the random shit I always have around that could tear her up inside. Direly trying to clean my bedroom, which is also where I do music stuff and work on various other hobbies that includes lots of small objects, lead solder, ect. The dog is the best cleaning tool ever...I've done more today than I have in years. But still gotta crate her if she goes into 'find stuff to eat' mode.

Have some more random pics, will post them up in a bit...
 
phucheneh said:
Yeah, I've read about that with the corgis. Degenerative issues with back and hips. Have not looked into the dachs as much, but it seems like they'd be worse.

I am really hoping she will grow into a beefy corgi mix, which should give her the best structure.

http://www.thefeaturedcreature.com/...eeds-that-are-almost-too-cute-to-be-real.html

Those Husky, German Shephard, and Lab mixes are still going to be hard on their back legs, but the more 'athletic' bodies without a ton of extra length should not be too much of a concern, I would wager.

I just can't see her staying short and being more like the dachs...but it's gonna be interesting to see how she starts growing. She'll be cute as shit either way, and I'm already getting attached to her. We will manage.

Right now I'm on the immediate concerns...she wants to eat everything...had a brief scare, until she finally hacked up a scrap of electrical tape. There is so much little stuff around that she can and apparently will swallow. Terrified she'll find a clipped end off a guitar string, or a screw or spring or something...some of the random shit I always have around that could tear her up inside. Direly trying to clean my bedroom, which is also where I do music stuff and work on various other hobbies that includes lots of small objects, lead solder, ect. The dog is the best cleaning tool ever...I've done more today than I have in years. But still gotta crate her if she goes into 'find stuff to eat' mode.

Have some more random pics, will post them up in a bit...
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Just lost a pug in Oct. to a pair of my wife's underwear. Word from the wise? Just keep the damn door closed. That damn dog would open up the closet and fish them out of the hamper.

Dog proof the hell out of your pad, and keep them from where they don't belong. No exceptions.
 
skyking said:
Get her some replacement stuff to chew, that will help.
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Any recs?

She's currently gnawing on something I should probably be yelled at for- a 'large dog' treat bone. I wanted her to have something enticing to chew on (plain rawhide gets discarded quick) but it needs to not be something that the big dog in the house (great dane mix...this dog is like his mini-me) will swallow hole and hurt himself with.

I know, I know, I should just keep their stuff seperate, but it's hard. She also has comically large ropes, balls, and such. And a squeaky dragon that is her real 'first toy'.:wub:

Still to upload other pictures, blah...puppies make you busy...
 
The rescue named it Reagan. Was not having that but did not know what to call her.

Friend who works for rescue was challenged to come up with some names. She named off a bunch of stuff like 'Fiona' and other such names of lesbian singer-songwriters. Including 'Stevie,' and I said 'no, actually that one's different. Stevie is the name of a little boy who shoves his hands down his buttcrack and then sniffs them.'

Anyway, I took her theme and went with 'Anneke' after the chick from The Gathering. Shortened version, 'Anna' after Anna Murphy from Eluvitie. But female friend is just gonna end up calling her 'Ani' after 'Ani Difranco.' Blech. But it'll be okay.
 
phucheneh said:
But female friend is just gonna end up calling her 'Ani' after 'Ani Difranco.' Blech. But it'll be okay.
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Your female friend has taste, Ani DiFranco seriously rocks. She's absolutely intense live.

She's a great musician and a great song writer, with a prolific career. Most have probably heard 32 Flavors.

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phucheneh said:
Any recs?

She's currently gnawing on something I should probably be yelled at for- a 'large dog' treat bone. I wanted her to have something enticing to chew on (plain rawhide gets discarded quick) but it needs to not be something that the big dog in the house (great dane mix...this dog is like his mini-me) will swallow hole and hurt himself with.

I know, I know, I should just keep their stuff seperate, but it's hard. She also has comically large ropes, balls, and such. And a squeaky dragon that is her real 'first toy'.:wub:

Still to upload other pictures, blah...puppies make you busy...
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These work great.
http://www.amazon.com/KONG-Dental-St.../dp/B0002DHO0Y

As she gets a little older she will get little bits off it, but they 'pass' just fine.
As far as teeth cleaning they really do the trick. those grooves strip off a lot of plaque.
 
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