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Joy Butler
» tempted_one2002 - Would like to know what type?
Hello, here are some links to our pup Bella. She appeared on our doorstep one morning when she was around 3 months old. I took her to the vet and at that time he said she had some shepherd in her. Naturally my husband and I though German Shepherd but when I took her back I told him that I would really like to know what type she was so I could look up different temperaments and such. He told me then that she definitely had Australian Shepherd. I know it doesn't matter much, but it really bugs me that I don't know. Also, we've been having a few behavioral problems. She is a good dog for the most part, but I think we are having pack-leader issues. Anyway, here are the links:
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Joy Butler
- Would like to know what type?
If you really want to know there's always the DNA testing. See the article link below. It's so hard to tell about puppies because they are growing and changing so much but my first impression was Chow although I'm not at all confident with that. I'm wondering what kind of tail she has and how she carries it. What kind of behavioral problems are you having with her?
http://dog-breeds.suite101.com/article.c...
» tempted_one2002 - Would like to know what type?
In response to Would like to know what type? posted by JButler:
Well, when she was smaller and we first got her my husband said chow as well, I think mainly because her hair was very fluffy at the time. Now that she's older her hair is long, but not very fluffy. She has a long tail as well that mainly stays curled at the tip. My 3 yr. old says it looks like a candy-cane! She has brennel coloring. She has a long nose with a little bit of a hump that is starting to show ( which I thought German Shepherds had ). She has always had very large feet and her legs are thick all the way down.
As far as behavior, she likes to nip and bite alot. It is hard to really play with her or rub her head if she is alert because she wants to grab your hand. I believe she is playing, but being a big dog..it hurts! So, I don't know if it is really aggression or just puppy playfulness. She does bite the air at times if I really get on to her, which i don't like! She's jumps up all the time, and I'm trying to train her from that. If she's alert and playful the kids can't hardly walk past her without her wanting jump up and grab their shirt or a hand! Any suggestions?
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Joy Butler
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I don't know its size and I really can't tell much from this picture but it's possible it's some kind of Lhasa, Shih Tzu, Poodle mix. Sorry I couldn't help you more.
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Joy Butler
- Would like to know what type?
She's probably just playing and that's the way puppies play. She doesn't realize that humans don't like it as much as puppies do. I would just try immediately ignoring her for a few minutes. I mean completely - don't talk to her, don't touch her, don't even look at her, just freeze. She likes the responses she gets when she jumps and nips. If you squeal or slap at her, to her, that's fun. If the fun stops, she will eventually learn that. Obedience training usually helps too. Teach her 'sit' and then require her to sit and be calm for attention. Puppies do have lots of energy and a good run or game of fetch in the yard may help. Above all, it takes patience because she is, after all, a baby, and will eventually grow out of it.
If however she really is showing aggression, I would get her into an obedience class yesterday, with a good trainer who will work with you on this.
Here's a link you may be interested in. http://www.suite101.com/course.cfm/18373...
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