I think that's what Nico may be or at least be mixed with I'm thinking he probably isn't a Dutch shepherd at all.... which is okay... we love him! It's funny we wanted another DS or DS mix but only do rescue..... we went through a lot of stress and money getting him here... and right away I noticed he didn't act like a shepherd... what a crazy journey this has been! I am so happy with this little hound mutt thing though he is sweet to my children and submissive to Stella
I just wonder if training a hound is any different than training a shepherd? Stella was our first dog so she's all we know. I guess I'll use the same techniques and see what he does its just weird to train a dog that has zero drive.... I couldn't even get him to put a toy in his mouth he just wants to run around or get his belly rubbed
Laura, stay at home mom to 5 human babies, and two rescue dogs Stella (DS) and Nico (brindled hound mix?)
I haven't heard of this breed, and I live in Tennessee! I'm sure I've seen one at some point, though. There's a pretty wide variety of hunting hounds around here. I'm far from an expert, but I don't see so much hound in Nico's face. The biggest thing that strikes me is that you said he didn't even bat an eye at a squirrel. I would think a hunting hound would have a very strong prey drive for little critters. How's his sniffer? A hunting hound should have a keen one. I also read something just now that says they don't bark, but howl and bay instead. Whatever he is, he's a lucky guy to have such a caring home. Thanks for rescuing!
On a completely unrelated note, while looking for info on TN Treeing Brindle Hound, I stumbled across a site that's nothing but funny pictures of upside-down dogs. I've been giggling for hours! Maybe an idea for a future photo contest. http://upsidedowndogs.com/
Love this one! http://upsidedowndogs.com/wp-content/up ... -60x60.jpg
Hahaha!!! I take pictures of Stella upside down all the time! That is hilarious!
The only thing that made us think hound is the way he barks he sounds just like a beagle!
I don't really care what he is it's kind of funny trying to guess... I make signs that I sell from my home and one of my rescue dog themed signs says "my favorite breed is rescued" I think I'll hang one above his crate!
He has no prey drive or amazing sniffer.... my step daughter dropped a piece of string cheese on the floor and I had to literally pick it up and give it to him.... he's quite the little clown... It's so weird having a dog like this when all we have known is Stella! I'll post another pic of him next to her.... I just don't see much resemblance.
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Laura, stay at home mom to 5 human babies, and two rescue dogs Stella (DS) and Nico (brindled hound mix?)
I've heard if the breed, only because my friend tried to coverup the fact that her dog is a pit-lab mix on paperwork for apartments with that breed. Frankly, I don't know much about it, Your dog looks like a DS to me! But who knows!
Lol that's so funny! "What do you mean a pitbull?!?! This is a Tennessee treeing brindle!"
I honestly have no clue but I shouldn't jump to conclusions about him having no drive.... he and Stella stalked a rabbit last night through the fence.... He had his back leg up she had her front leg up lol they're quite the pair!
Laura, stay at home mom to 5 human babies, and two rescue dogs Stella (DS) and Nico (brindled hound mix?)
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