/ Register

Register

The Most Dog Friendly Community Online
Join and Discover the Best Things to do with your Dog

Register
Welcome to Our Community
Wanting to join the rest of our members? Feel free to sign up today.

What breed is he?

Discussion in 'Dog Pictures and Videos' started by Daniestreat, May 20, 2018.

< what's the last picture you took? | There's always one in the group! >
Page 4 of 5
  1. Jun 13, 2018 #61
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    :eek: Oh gosh sorry I really misread that hahahaha
     
    leashedForLife likes this.
  3. Jun 13, 2018 #62
    arealhuman

    arealhuman Well-Known Member Registered

    Messages:
    2,127
    Likes Received:
    1,946
    Trophy Points:
    113
    What a handsome chap :)
     
    Daniestreat and leashedForLife like this.
  5. Jun 13, 2018 #63
    PineappleQueen

    PineappleQueen Member Registered

    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    43
    Trophy Points:
    13
    Handsome handsome boy! I can see why the vet though GSD x rott though.

    Can I ask who you used for DNA and a rough costing? I had an unpleasant encounter with someone who told me my dog is not a JRT x even though its very clear he is, and eben though i doubt ill hear from this person again i just want to feel smug they were wrong :p
     
    Josie and leashedForLife like this.
  7. Jun 13, 2018 #64
    merlina

    merlina Well-Known Member Registered

    Messages:
    882
    Likes Received:
    1,129
    Trophy Points:
    93
    No problem re DNA- I won't put my pic on :eek: but if it's anything exotic I'll let you know.
     
    Daniestreat and leashedForLife like this.
  9. Jun 14, 2018 #65
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Thank you!!!!
    i bought a wisdom panel test from amazon!! It was the test 2.0 and I think it was about £50 on there. You can get some fancy tests but all I wanted was the basics :)

    Hahahaha yes we’ll go ahead! Very happy with the results, I’d say they are pretty accurate!
     
  11. Jun 14, 2018 #66
    Waggy Tales Blog

    Waggy Tales Blog New Member Registered

    Messages:
    24
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    3
    Well he's certainly handsome! I would have taken a bet that there was GS in there.
     
  13. Aug 10, 2018 #67
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Hi all!
    Just an update for those who are interested :)
    Oakley at 7.5 months old and 22kg
    The first thing people say to us when greeting him is “ is he a German shepherd? “ ha ha ha! He definitely does look shepherd like.
    I am going to get him neutered soon, can anyone advise me on the best age please? Thank you! X
     

    Attached Files:

    arealhuman likes this.
  15. Aug 10, 2018 #68
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    X
     

    Attached Files:

    arealhuman likes this.
  17. Aug 10, 2018 #69
    Teddy560

    Teddy560 Well-Known Member Registered

    Messages:
    278
    Likes Received:
    270
    Trophy Points:
    63
    GSD x borser collie is my vote. I got my puppy neutered at 6 months and he is a lot calmer :)
     
    Daniestreat likes this.
  19. Aug 11, 2018 #70
    Kara 1

    Kara 1 Guest

    There are quite a few kelpies around here ...and we see quite a few in rescues as they are such bright dogs who need exercise and mental stimulation
     
  21. Aug 11, 2018 #71
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Oh 100%!!! He is so intelligent & definitely does need a lot of exercise !! He’s nuts, but also a very very cuddly dog & he gets very attached to you. When he’s been naughty he comes up to you and puts his head on your neck and paws on your shoulder as if to cuddle you and say sorry!
     
    arealhuman likes this.
  23. Aug 11, 2018 #72
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Great! Thank you! :)
     
  25. Aug 11, 2018 #73
    JudyN

    JudyN Moderator Moderator Registered

    Messages:
    6,562
    Likes Received:
    7,988
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Most vets recommend not neutering dogs until they are physically and mentally mature, which could be anything from one to two years depending on breed/type. Early neutering can affect the growth of the joints. Male dogs need testosterone to develop confidence so early neutering can also result in a more insecure - and often therefore more aggressive - dog.

    But there is a shedload of contradictory advice out there, and research doesn't seem to have given a clearcut answer, so you need to read, read, read and come to your own decision (bear in mind that when there is lack of scientific date, people tend to get very entrenched in their opinions so take everything with a pinch of salt).

    Two things are for sure - (1) being entire is the 'standard model' for dogs, what nature intended, and (2) you can't stick them back on again ;) And there is a saying, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it.'
     
    excuseme likes this.
  27. Aug 11, 2018 #74
    Kara 1

    Kara 1 Guest

    I would wait to neuter him until he is fully grown....
     
    Daniestreat likes this.
  29. Aug 11, 2018 #75
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Ok great thank you!!
    I have to get him neutered as I have another in tact Male dog who i could not get neutered due to respiratory issues, they get on well 99% of the time but they have had the occasional scrap, so I think it’s better safe than sorry as I don’t want anything to happen which could possibly be prevented!
    Thanks for your advice :)
     
    leashedForLife likes this.
  31. Aug 11, 2018 #76
    JoanneF

    JoanneF Well-Known Member Registered

    Messages:
    4,872
    Likes Received:
    4,382
    Trophy Points:
    113
    There is a temporary solution - an injection that offers the same effects but that wears off. So you could see how it changes his behaviour before you make the final decision.
     
  33. Aug 11, 2018 #77
    Daniestreat

    Daniestreat Member Registered

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    31
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Ooooh!!! Ok thanks Joanne I wasn’t aware of that! I’ll ask at his next appointment!
     
  35. Aug 11, 2018 #78
    JudyN

    JudyN Moderator Moderator Registered

    Messages:
    6,562
    Likes Received:
    7,988
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Bear in mind that a neutered and an entire male still might not get on so it might not be a solution to the scraps.
     
    merlina likes this.
  37. Aug 11, 2018 #79
    merlina

    merlina Well-Known Member Registered

    Messages:
    882
    Likes Received:
    1,129
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Yup_ I've got one neutered and one entire boy at the moment who are definitely not best friends. They had a scrap this morning over a pebble!
     
  39. Aug 12, 2018 #80
    Teddy560

    Teddy560 Well-Known Member Registered

    Messages:
    278
    Likes Received:
    270
    Trophy Points:
    63
    I just read further back in the thread that you already suggested GSD x collie lol. I don't really tend to read all of the thread if it's long.

    Reg. Dog neutering I researched it a lot and decided on the best decision for our dog and family. For us, the pros outweighed the cons. The very limited research available is contradictory and very often only shows correlations not causal effects. Then there's also the problem of breeds being more susceptible to thing like hip dysplasia anyway, without neutering,than others etc. I'm also not a big buyer into natural is best. Are the situations that we have domesticated our dogs to live in natural? For our lifestyle, there were other factors to consider besides health (although would obviously not do anything to damage his health.) Do lots of research and consider the effects that neutering will have on your dog in all spheres and make the best decision for your dog and situation.
     
    Josie and JudyN like this.
< what's the last picture you took? | There's always one in the group! >
Page 4 of 5

Share This Page

Featured Resources (View All)

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...