Another found doggie.... what kind is he?
I thought I would share this story and pics with you. My husband's connection with the doggie spirits again?
Last Sunday morning we were sleeping in at our farm (central MN) and a friend there with us took an early morning stroll into the field. As he came back to the house, he saw an unfamiliar dog waiting at the back of his trailer (hitched to his car). After giving a wide berth to go into the house, he came back out to find the most friendly, calm, amazing dog! He seems to be anywhere from 2-5 years of age, loves all the people he met, loves all the dogs he met, and couldn't wait to climb into bed with our friend when he laid down for a mid-day snooze! I did have to tell him to get down when he thought he owned the couch, too!
No collar, no chip in this doggie. We checked with all the local neighbors, all the public places where people might post a notice of a lost doggie, local vets, carried pics on our digital cameras to the local bars on the lakes, etc. No-one knew this dog or had reported him lost. The vet said there are lots of drop-offs going on in the area due to hard economic times, pending huge fuel bills over the winter, etc. Perhaps that was behind his sudden appearance?
Happy ending to this story -- at least five different people who got to interact with this doggie wanted him --- there had to be prioritized list! He went to the woman who made the first claim --she lives with her dad and he said Yes! She is sooooo happy, and so is the doggie!
Having said all that, any thoughts on his breed? Just curious --- I'm thinking maybe a boxer mix of some sort? He's about Josephine's general height, but somewhat heavier --- maybe 50-55 lbs. or so. Little smaller than a pit bull, I guess, but that was the guess of the vet who checked him out here in the city on Tuesday.
Here's a few pics, including one with my son who was number 2 on the list to give him a home.
Last Sunday morning we were sleeping in at our farm (central MN) and a friend there with us took an early morning stroll into the field. As he came back to the house, he saw an unfamiliar dog waiting at the back of his trailer (hitched to his car). After giving a wide berth to go into the house, he came back out to find the most friendly, calm, amazing dog! He seems to be anywhere from 2-5 years of age, loves all the people he met, loves all the dogs he met, and couldn't wait to climb into bed with our friend when he laid down for a mid-day snooze! I did have to tell him to get down when he thought he owned the couch, too!
No collar, no chip in this doggie. We checked with all the local neighbors, all the public places where people might post a notice of a lost doggie, local vets, carried pics on our digital cameras to the local bars on the lakes, etc. No-one knew this dog or had reported him lost. The vet said there are lots of drop-offs going on in the area due to hard economic times, pending huge fuel bills over the winter, etc. Perhaps that was behind his sudden appearance?
Happy ending to this story -- at least five different people who got to interact with this doggie wanted him --- there had to be prioritized list! He went to the woman who made the first claim --she lives with her dad and he said Yes! She is sooooo happy, and so is the doggie!
Having said all that, any thoughts on his breed? Just curious --- I'm thinking maybe a boxer mix of some sort? He's about Josephine's general height, but somewhat heavier --- maybe 50-55 lbs. or so. Little smaller than a pit bull, I guess, but that was the guess of the vet who checked him out here in the city on Tuesday.
Here's a few pics, including one with my son who was number 2 on the list to give him a home.
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I had to ask though, what does chid mean? (his tattoo)
Needless to say, Mr. Tido never had anything added to the tat ... and now mostly goes by his given name. But its amazing to me the number of high school and college friends of his I have run into at random who do not react at all when I ask if they know him using his given name, but then brighten up and start telling me great stories from the past when I ask them about Tido!
I think he may be looking to buy or rent a house soon, as he just got a fancy corporate job with a nice salary, benefits and all that other good stuff, so he really wants a dog at that point. I guess I'll have to watch Josepine to make sure she does not get "dog-napped" when he comes home to visit!
Lucky lady got a beautiful dog.
50lbs would be considered an average to large size pit bull
Off topic, but did you see the National Geographic show "Dogtown" last night? They featured the Vick pit bulls that were rescued, particularly four among them that had unique issues making them hard to rehab. The practices of those guys are truly disgusting --- I think there should have been more punishment -- jail time?
Almost every dog trainer I know has pit bulls. They are so affectionate, ready to work, willing to please. Unfortunately horrible people like Michael Vick (sadly only the tip of the fighting world iceberg) have horribly damaged the reputation of one of the most wonderful breeds of dog ever.
In truth, I intend to NEVER spend a day of the rest of my life without having a pitbull in my family.
I love my Nihon Ken, but you have never been loved until you have rescued a pit bull.
I'm going with everyone else & saying pitt
He looks gorgeous. I'd probably have a Pit if there were any to rescue over here! Plenty of Nihonken though. At the rescue I help out with we have 3 Akita at the moment.
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The saddest thing to me about dog fights is if you ever watch any it is VERY clear that the dogs are scared out of their minds. These dogs are not over aggressive dog eating cannibals, they are undersocialized, abused, scared dogs. It's really very very sad.
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One of the most true statements ever! Everyone thinks that Sasha is just Rott cause of her colors, but that is the only bit of her that is Rott. Once people get past the colors of Sasha they see that she is all pit.
I think I will always have a pit and a Nihon Ken. Chad believed all the hype of pits, but he now knows!
osy- that is what makes a pit so tragic. Their soul purpose in life is to please their master even by fighting dogs. These bastards use that loyalty to turn them into fighters.
osy- that is what makes a pit so tragic. Their soul purpose in life is to please their master even by fighting dogs. These bastards use that loyalty to turn them into fighters.
Lovely dog no matter what it is. What a gift for his new owner.
http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/staffordshirebullterrier.html
Height 14-16 inches Weight 24-38 lbs
American Staffordshire Terrier Breed Standard SIze
http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/americanstaffordshireterrier.html
Height 17 - 19 inches Weight 40 - 50 lbs.
Incidentally, the American Pit Bull Terrier is different than the American Staffordshire Terrier and the StaffyBull. There is also the morphed form known as the "American Bully". Gets rather confusing huh??
Another reason why banning the 'Pit Bull' is a piss-poor idea!
APBT standard
http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/AmericanPitBullTerrierRevisedNovember12008
AmStaff standard
http://www.akc.org/breeds/american_staffordshire_terrier/
StaffyBull standard
http://www.akc.org/breeds/staffordshire_bull_terrier/
Here is a video that pokes fun of the 'American Bully'. The APBT is a TERRIER, folks. It should look like one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nnF1AeY6A
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