Hello! The GSD specialist just couldn't place what the possible mix might be. He thought maybe boxer? He just wasn't sure. He said she looks even more DS now than when he met her 2 months ago b/c she is more filled out.
Dutchringgirl - I agree with you completely! We are proceeding cautiously with eyes wide open. Here is what we learned about her background yesterday:
She was called in as a "stray" in Newark NJ. Newark rescuer picked her up from what she described as a crack house. She would have been about 7 months old. She knew all her basic commands and was very obedient and well trained. She has been with a foster mom, a young woman who lives in a small apartment in Newark, for the last 2 months. Foster mom doesn't crate her and leaves her in house alone when at work and she doesn't destroy anything. Says she only plays and destroys the plush toys that are hers. It doesn't sound like she gets a ton of exercise - 2 or 3 20-30 mins walks a day. And she's not destructive. Foster says she's very easy to manage and affectionate. We mainly saw ball play time so didn't bond as much as I would have liked on initial meeting. Newark rescuer thinks she is a pit/gsd mix but isn't sure.
The GSD specialist/trainer is in charge of placing her and he is who we have been in contact with the most. He thinks her focus and intelligence point to DS. Highly recommends agility training for her. We have a large fenced in yard and she was in heaven. I trust his judgement. It is a lengthy and in-depth adoption process and he thinks she would be a good fit for us based on her temperament so we will see. I think we are going to opt to spend more time with her with the hope that it all works out well. My 9 year old described her as kind and happy-go-lucky
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Thanks for your feedback and thoughts. I'll circle back here once we have more time and info on her. This is a really kind and helpful forum. And I love everyone's pictures!
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