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DPU

Posted : 11/24/2006 7:00:43 PM

ORIGINAL: by dogslyfe
Since you asked... I would keep him seperate from my dogs, completely, for the time being. Too late for that, but for future reference. That's just for their safety. I would actually quarantine him from my dogs for about 2 weeks. Anyway, I'd take him to the vet for a looksee. Check for a microchip.

I would post signs for a found dog, send notices /call to the shelters and post a found ad in the newspaper. It is certainly possible that he's just gone missing. Could be someone assumed he belonged to you, and put him in your yard.

After a resonable time (a week? two?) it would then probably be reasonable to neuter him and have him put into rescue. If your org won't admit him, you can always ask if they'll do a courtesy listing.

Good advice but I am not set up to quarantine the dog for that long of period. Residence dogs kept me up half the night because they knew a dog was in the detached garage. If dog was isolated indoors residence dogs would create chaos. I have possesion and control of dog and with no other information Newdog gets neutered and vetted (microchip is auto) on Wednesday.

paulaedwina

Posted : 11/24/2006 7:38:46 PM

ORIGINAL: DPU

ORIGINAL: by dogslyfe
Since you asked... I would keep him seperate from my dogs, completely, for the time being. Too late for that, but for future reference. That's just for their safety. I would actually quarantine him from my dogs for about 2 weeks. Anyway, I'd take him to the vet for a looksee. Check for a microchip.

I would post signs for a found dog, send notices /call to the shelters and post a found ad in the newspaper. It is certainly possible that he's just gone missing. Could be someone assumed he belonged to you, and put him in your yard.

After a resonable time (a week? two?) it would then probably be reasonable to neuter him and have him put into rescue. If your org won't admit him, you can always ask if they'll do a courtesy listing.

Good advice but I am not set up to quarantine the dog for that long of period. Residence dogs kept me up half the night because they knew a dog was in the detached garage. If dog was isolated indoors residence dogs would create chaos. I have possesion and control of dog and with no other information Newdog gets neutered and vetted (microchip is auto) on Wednesday.

You're doing more than most would. BTW I think the poster who said chow mix might be on to something.

Paula

ron2

Posted : 11/24/2006 7:46:26 PM

I want to say he definitely has some lab, though the ears are not long enough. I am most inclined to agree with lab/boxer, though a small one. See if you can get the vet to figure out how old he is.

I would say around a year or so, in which case, he's got some more growing to do.

lorib

Posted : 11/24/2006 8:31:51 PM

I don't see Pit with the curled tail. I agree with the BC, believe it or not! Hmmm... BC/Boxer? He's a handsome young man and it sounds like his manners are pretty good for being the "new kid in town". Bless you for caring.

FWIW, I would be packing heat if I lived in Chicago (at least in the neighborhoods I could afford!) ROFLLLL

DPU

Posted : 11/24/2006 8:46:16 PM

QUOTE by: lorib
FWIW, I would be packing heat if I lived in Chicago (at least in the neighborhoods I could afford!) ROFLLLL

I will send a counselor from Ceasfire over and you guys can have a chat. If you are in the neighborhood you described you must have seen the Ceasefire signs and bumperstickers.

iluvyulots

Posted : 11/24/2006 10:20:41 PM

May I recommend the Mosberg (ATR 100 model) .308? That caliber is a favored one in the training of military snipers as it is accurate and powerful at a range of 600 yards, though it can be sighted further. At the same time, it is light and easy to carry. Although, for 1,000 yard shots, the .50 cal is a better bet. OTOH, shooting the coward would be illegal and get you in trouble.

Lol I think I would actually prefer to use the 12 gauge hubby had....before it got stolen out of our house[:@]. But if we still had it a shot in each knee of the person who did that would feel good lol.

ron2

Posted : 11/25/2006 10:06:35 AM

I have found the .12 guage good for short range. At 50 feet, with the muzzle aimed at center of mass, you will hit the intended target. Back when I was maintaining a state permit to carry a firearm, you had to requal every so often with a pistol and a shotgun. Using a S & W model 19 k-frame .357 Mag with 6 inch barrel and nickel plating, I requaled with .38 125 grain and shot a 145 out of 150. There are 5 bullet holes in the sheet. A few through the head, a few through the heart. I kept shooting through the same holes. But shotgun was easy. 2 from the shoulder, 3 from the hip.

Ted Nugent gun control: hitting what you aimed at.

HKdog

Posted : 11/25/2006 2:13:16 PM

That dog is a spitting image of Gobi. Minus the white on the chest and rear paw. I think you have the new breed of what we call here the Hong Kong Lab.
He has the same head shape, the deep chest, long legs...
Most of the dogs here have Shar Pei or Chow mixed in them some where down the long family tree, and a lot end up looking like the typical brown dog or the one that ended up in your back yard.
I say keep him.

DPU

Posted : 11/25/2006 4:31:16 PM

ORIGINAL: HKdog

That dog is a spitting image of Gobi. Minus the white on the chest and rear paw. I think you have the new breed of what we call here the Hong Kong Lab.
He has the same head shape, the deep chest, long legs...
Most of the dogs here have Shar Pei or Chow mixed in them some where down the long family tree, and a lot end up looking like the typical brown dog or the one that ended up in your back yard.
I say keep him.

Yes HKdog, looks like a close match to me. What do you think?. Anything more about the HK Lab that you know? Or..a mix of lab, sharpei, chow? Thanks!

paulaedwina

Posted : 11/25/2006 5:02:42 PM

Wow Sheprano, you called it. Lab/Chow or Lab/Sharpei. I'd go with Lab/Chow as a more likely combination since there are probably more chows floating around than sharpei.

Paula

chelsea_b

Posted : 11/25/2006 5:42:42 PM

I am most inclined to agree with lab/boxer, though a small one.

Have we gotten an approximate weight or height? I really think Newdog looks lab/boxer. My aunt has a boxer who is about 38-40 pounds (and probably has a little pit blood in him), and two boxers we had when I was little were 40-45 pounds. If he's 45-50 pounds or bigger full grown, my guess would definitely be boxer/lab.

Lab/chow seems quite unlikely to me. Look how short his hair is. It looks boxer or pit length to me. Even labs have longer hair then that, and with chow? How could he be that short haired?

DPU

Posted : 11/25/2006 6:04:53 PM

ORIGINAL: chelsea_b

I am most inclined to agree with lab/boxer, though a small one.

Have we gotten an approximate weight or height? I really think Newdog looks lab/boxer. My aunt has a boxer who is about 38-40 pounds (and probably has a little pit blood in him), and two boxers we had when I was little were 40-45 pounds. If he's 45-50 pounds or bigger full grown, my guess would definitely be boxer/lab.

Lab/chow seems quite unlikely to me. Look how short his hair is. It looks boxer or pit length to me. Even labs have longer hair then that, and with chow? How could he be that short haired?

21" paw to shoulder, 24" chest to butt, 1/4" length of fur. I have not weighed him yet, vetting on Wednesday. I put him at 35-40lbs but he is underweight. I think his weight should 45-50lbs. In the group picture below. Smaller than the 3 Great Danes, In between size of the Hound and Shepherd mix.

Turning out to be a wonderful dog. Housetrained, respectful of my stuff, velcro dog, has not barked yet, ok with other dogs, plays well when its one dog on one dog, intimidated by pack-seeks my protection, afraid of garbage truck, a joy to bathe, jumps in shower with me, allowed me to clean ears, allowed me to scrape tartar from teeth, sleeps with head under bed. Learned in first few minutes in pack that the Danes are too tall to mount and that he can't mount Marvin. Fights defensively and backs down.

paulaedwina

Posted : 11/25/2006 6:51:46 PM

So here's my question; How the heck do you keep your yard looking that good?

Paula

DPU

Posted : 11/25/2006 7:01:39 PM

ORIGINAL: paulaedwina

So here's my question; How the heck do you keep your yard looking that good?

Paula

Thats artificial turf. Has lasted 6 years and is ready to be replaced. Prior it was all mud...with 3 Great Danes you know. Also great when I set up the agility course. P goes thru it and poop stays on top and easily grabbed with a pooper scooper. Once a month a quick blow of the power wash keeps debris off. Did a lot of prep work to secure to ground but didn't need to because the turf is soooo heavy. Every now and then a big wind gets the corner. Got it as a solution to the mud and now I am ready for a higher quality artificial turf, like those in foot ball stadiums.

cairnterriers

Posted : 11/25/2006 7:15:12 PM

Why would anybody abandon him? He's so cute, and from what you said, he sounds like a good dog!

Now this is nerve of someone