Dutch Shepherd Forum

I am a new member to the site. I am 24 I live I Louisiana and I am a new owner of a dutch shepherd!!

I found kain running across a hwy in town round some bad neighborhoods and when I looked him over it was clear he wasn't being taken care of. He has ring worms, hook worms, ear mites, skidish and I took a wild guess that he didn't have his shots yet at around 8-10 wks. So I wasn't really worried about trying to find his home. Sorry if that bothers some of you but I feel I did the right thing and his attitude shows it.

I'm not sure if he is 100% pure breed but he looks exactly like one. I assume from what the vet told me that he is around 11-12 weeks now. He is mild tempered. Mostly quiet. Picks up on commands pretty quick but is still stubborn when calling him to me sometimes.

I'll put a picture on here ASAP but I'm doing everything from my iPhone because my computer crapped out on me

As far as plans for him. I would like for him to be very obedient, with a little protection training (only so if he attacks an attacker I will be able to call him off) I do not want an aggressive dog. I just want a well trained companion that I can spend time with and have a healthy fun relationship.

Thanks
Clay

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome and congrats on your new pup. Looks like hes got a nice new home now and is being taken care of, good for you

thank you that is my little dude in my avatar.

Welcome to the forum!

So glad you found him before he was killed on the road! Don't think I would look for the previous owner either. Welcome

Kain wrote:thank you that is my little dude in my avatar.

Cute as a button!! Welcome!

Glad you found us...and him! Will look forward to stories about him as he grows.

Welcome Clay, from one Louisianian to another! I'm in Alexandria - where are you? Dont see many DSs in my area, there are only a few. Looking forward to hearing more about your pup. Good luck, you've come to the right place to learn all there is about the DS.

i live close to shreveport. He is doing well. He doesn't like the fact that i have to go to work everyday but i let him hang out with a friend and his dogs. I just couldn't leave him inside all day or outside all day while it is so hot here (over 100* everyday)

Hello Clay, welcome here.
You pup looks like a DS. I cannot imagine losing a pup that age? May I assume that there were no posters in your neighborhood either? No signs of anyone looking for him? (I feel I have to ask. While he probably was unwanted/neglected, what if someone out there truly lost him and he got his rough condition while on the lam?)

soooooooooooooooo glad you found him !!!! That is so wonderful !! You no doubt will have a wonderful companion in him and he you. I think you found his home :dswink"

about 15 years ago, my father ( who is an animal worshiper) found a dog, about 1 year, broken front leg, under a van in his work lot, very very bad area. After a week he coaxed her out, he would bring her food and water everyday, he brought her to a vet and she was pregnant. All of the pups had found good homes, and my brother took her in. She has since passed but I have always been thankful for rescuers.

vneerland wrote:(I feel I have to ask. While he probably was unwanted/neglected, what if someone out there truly lost him and he got his rough condition while on the lam?)

I was thinking this same thing. A pup is sure to get in poor condition quickly if it was fending for itself.

Clay - can you please visit the User Control Panel and create a signature with your name?? Love the Avatar!

we found him running across a busy road that goes through the city. There are only 2 neighborhoods in that area and cops do not even go in there without their pistols on their laps...so to answer your question no i did not go and look for lost dog posters nor did i have any desire to. The chances of him fending for himself for a long enough time to get those conditions were HIGHLY unlikely due to the heavy traffic of cars and people in that area.