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Hi, my name is Puller Lanigan and I do Akita Rescue. I have done Akita Rescue on the East Coast for 26 years, but retain an avid interest in all dog breeds, but especially Asian hunting breeds. I am often solicited to identify dogs, people suspect may be a purebred animal. I don't work alone on this and work with others in the breed or breed rescues.
I am currently seeking assistance with two dogs brought to my attention in North Carolina and New York City. We were contacted on as 'Akita/Shiba' was the closest breed the shelters could come up with. I will post these two dogs in a separate discussion in hopes someone might be able to help get them to safety until they are properly identified.
I look forward to being on this forum.
I am currently seeking assistance with two dogs brought to my attention in North Carolina and New York City. We were contacted on as 'Akita/Shiba' was the closest breed the shelters could come up with. I will post these two dogs in a separate discussion in hopes someone might be able to help get them to safety until they are properly identified.
I look forward to being on this forum.
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I hope that we can help get these guys saved!
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People always think my Swedish Vallhund is a German Shepherd-Corgi mix. Unfortunately, he inspired a few idiots to think about crossing them. Um, buddy... you're better off trying to cross an Norwegian Grey Elkhound with a Pembroke Corgi. And even then, it would still look weird.
Even Tod, a purebred Canadian Kennel-registered Shiba of 35-40 pounds and 19" tall, got frequently mislabelled as a mix.
Sorry I can't help-- I am on the other side of the continent; and any dog that are "wolfish" in appearance usually get shot at by farmers while out on hikes. The least I can do is forward to different people and organizations.