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09-05-2008, 07:43 PM
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Location: Boy, giraffes are selfish, just runnin’ around looking out for number one.
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Australian Shepherd ? New dog questions
This past week I was given the chance to bring a new family member into our household, and I did. I was told that this little guy is an Australian Shepherd, although we are in love and it doesn't matter, I was wondering if anyone here thinks that that is what he is.
I haven't had a dog since I was a kid, but have had cats forever. We were the last chance for this guy (my little town doesn't even have a shelter), and I happily took him in. I had been talking to my DH about getting a dog for the last six months or so, the day he showed up I had been making a list of dog names for when the time came, so the timing was perfect. I was told that he is 6-7 months old. He is very sweet, a little shy and already a little too protective of me.....I'm already working on that. He is going to his first ever Vet vist next week, I hope all goes well. I'm pretty sure that he hasn't had a very nice life, and I'm hoping to change that.
Introducing Liam,
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09-05-2008, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Zorya
I'm pretty sure that he hasn't had a very nice life, and I'm hoping to change that.
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Zorya, you've already changed his life!
He's beautiful! Oh, and he does look like he could have some Aussie in his background.... |
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09-05-2008, 08:25 PM
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Accepting the things that I can't change....
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I'm not an expert on Aussie's but he's adorable!
I love black dogs... I've got one, too!
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09-05-2008, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Hernando County, FL (home of the mermaids)
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Liam's such a beautiful boy! Good luck with him. You did good by saving his life!
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09-05-2008, 08:57 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Raleigh, NC
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I have an aussie and she looks like your new addition.. mine is mostly black and white with one blue eye. I'm sure he'll have a great life with you. Best wishes and hope you have great fun together. BTW he is perfect!
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09-05-2008, 09:44 PM
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Love is to own a Dog
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas
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What a lucky guy and so handsome! 
He looks like a Border Collie to me; possibly full blooded BC. He is adorable! Congratulations on your new addition!! |
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09-05-2008, 09:54 PM
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Accepting the things that I can't change....
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I'm sure you know that both Aussies and Border Collies NEED alot of EXERCISE -- right???
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09-06-2008, 12:02 AM
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Southern at Heart
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Location: Sugar House area of Salt Lake City, formerly New Orleans
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He looks a lot like my late black lab/chow mix. Does he have a purple-spotted tongue? If so, he has some Chow in him. He's sure a handsome fella and lucky to have you!
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09-06-2008, 06:02 AM
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Not sure about the breeding - aussies pretty much don't look distinct which is a good thing in some ways, but he looks aussie to me.
But the tongue thing about purple/black on the tongue having chow in it is not necessarily true. A lot of purebred dogs have dark spotting on the tongue and mouth and have no chow in them.
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09-06-2008, 07:24 AM
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owned by them all
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Florida
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he looks alot like a border collie! But has the muzzle of a Aussie so I don't know. Beautiful dog regardless!!!!!!
Usually, Aussies bounce around and run at that which they stalk and border collies STALK ...see what he does it might help you determine. When you throw the ball does he watch or does he bounce?
so happy you rescued one!
I have a aussie/sheltie/boder collie ...we call him a collie mix and are in love with him.
They are so much fun!
gotta second world citizen ...you just adopted a forever toddler. Exercise the brains because the body never slows down!!!!!
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