Dutch Shepherd Forum

First of all, Rufus was weighed a few days ago at the shelter before getting neutered...he's a whopping 79.5 lbs at 7 months old.

Secondly, here's some pictures of him playing in the little bit of snow we got the other day.

Yay Rufus!!!! I am in love with his face. So handsome!!!!

Holy cow...his head is HUGE! Did you guys ever figure out what you think is mix is??? In a couple of pictures his head almost looks mastiff - like. He looks like one powerful dude!!

We are just rolling with mastiff mix...We have no idea. He most resembles an Anatolian Shepherd, but brindles are more on the uncommon side and there are a few breeders in the area we got him... While he does fit alot of that breed description, they just aren't very common dogs to have as mixes or pure in the shelters.

He's a big, bold, handsome (albeit a bit walleyed)fella that we just love. He has alot of growing left to do.

We keep looking at him thinking he looks like an adult...but then I capture photos of him in motion, and he's still completely a gangly puppy. His head seems to grow every day. He is such a powerful fella, but is a gentle giant and is quite protective over our yard. Intimidating fella, I tell you!

The longer we have him, the more we miss Maiya. She and him would have been such fun... I think down the road we will be getting either another Dutch or a Mal to give Rufus another big dog to play with.

He is a handsome boy, that is for sure.

Thanks!

I'm still catching up here, (ain't probably gonna happen, but I try).
Rufus is becoming quite the handsome young man. Actually awesome would be a good word.

Revhendo wrote:I'm still catching up here, (ain't probably gonna happen, but I try).
Rufus is becoming quite the handsome young man. Actually awesome would be a good word.

Thanks! Yea he is. Hes now up to 90 lbs too... I need to get some more pics.

ANother update without making another thread...

Tried getting a couple pics of Ruf and me today. It didn't work well! He showered me in kisses instead.




And a few of just him:



Finally got one showing how he carries his tail when alert about something (sorry it's so far off. These were all with my phone)

Holy Crap, his paw looks to be as big as yours. Hand that is....

Haha, I know! He's a big boy...and probably still has a lot of growing to do! LOL!