Liesje
Posted : 4/22/2007 3:00:29 PM
Yeah, I can agree with that. I don't really think the head and ears are right for a Mal or DS. More heeler or even Kelpie. Like you say, it's quite possible the coloring is from a totally different breed with that color pattern. It's a very cool dog, regardless!!
I have found a very small number of Mals that appear to be purebred available at pounds and through rescues (I'm constantly watching them on PetFinder since they're my favorite breed), but I've never actually seen a Dutch Shepherd with my own eyes or found one for adoption other than the Midwest Dutch Shepherd Rescue. I've only seen two Mals with my own eyes (one was a service dog in training at Target, the other was a puppy in the beginner obedience class at the shelter). I'm a nerd and remember these things b/c these are my two favorite breeds, but right now my lifestyle and living situation is conducive to neither.