Is this baby a DS mix?

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luvdobes
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Tell us about yourself: I am a doberman enthusiast and dog rescuer. I currently have what is believed to be a dutch shpeherd mix in my care, and she is a wonderful, challenging dog. I rescue all breeds in need but tend to gravitate towards working dogs.

Is this baby a DS mix?

Post by luvdobes »

HI all-
I am a working dog enthusiast (owned by dobermann and GSDs) and also run a dog rescue. This 2 year old girl came in to our rescue at the end of July and she is a gem. Definitely acts like a working dog! Some people think she is a Dutch Shepherd mix, while others say she's not - just wondering what the experts think. :) I have only met a few Dutch Shepherds in all my years of working with dogs, so I am certainly not qualified to make that call!

She stands about 26" tall and is about 55 pounds - needs toning but we haven't had her long enough to do much exercise-wise, and she just weaned pups about 2 weeks ago. She was very thin when she came to us but has gained weight nicely, I look forward to see how she will look when she is toned up.

I appreciate your insight, will not be upset if she is not a dutch shepherd mix, just curious what you guys think. :)

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Dutchringgirl
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Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
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Moved to Is my canine a DS
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT
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luvdobes
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Tell us about yourself: I am a doberman enthusiast and dog rescuer. I currently have what is believed to be a dutch shpeherd mix in my care, and she is a wonderful, challenging dog. I rescue all breeds in need but tend to gravitate towards working dogs.

Re: Is this baby a DS mix?

Post by luvdobes »

Oops - sorry I need to brush up on my reading skills! Didn't even see this subforum. :P Here are some more pics of her

Before her pups weaned
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Sleeping
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Sitting
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Personally I lean toward plott/shepherd/something else ... her pups all looked like lab/hound mixes, 7 cream, 2 chocolate, not a single brindle in the bunch. All had bright blue eyes too!
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Mobil
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Tell us about yourself: Rescued a dumped DS puppy from the freeway and found his littermate in a nearby shelter two weeks later.

Re: Is this baby a DS mix?

Post by Mobil »

Her chest looks way too wide for a DSD. Her stance is kind of bully ish. Her head looks very GSD, though
Dusty,

Mobil & Turbo (4/14, probably DS)

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