Breed guesses?

Mikey · 09-01-2009, 04:03 PM

Two doggies for you to guess on (And no-we haven't the 'real' answer, so it's anyone's guess) I cannot for the life of me resize them-sorry!!!

Mikey-we think he's Cardigan Corgi x Heeler (ACD) -he's the little dude in my avatar. He's about 15" at the shoulders and has the turned out cardigan feet and sloping croup.

This one shows his height quite well (My dbf is standing next to him, is 6'3 for comparison sake)

Mandy-i grew up with her and she lives with my parents. She's supposed to be a purebred husky

but so not. She does have the husky attitude (true predator, does not listen and does not like other dogs). [She has a brain tumour which she received radiation for three years ago (it was to give her two months to two years) and we're considering another round as her symptoms seem to be coming back. ]

With her cancer team

If a moderator wants to resize-go for it!!

**Criosphynx** · 09-01-2009, 09:51 PM

I vote husky/hound or husky shep on the second one.

The first one has me stumped...I can see why som'one would think corgi, but at the same time I don't see corgi...hmmmmm

Mikey · 09-02-2009, 12:51 AM

Well he was born in the shelter and mom was a corgi -so that much we know

But he's taller and definitely mixed. I should post better pictures of him-you can definitely see with the really long back and short legs

There's also two types of corgi-the pembroke is the more common and has no tail and is much shorter-definitely not him http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi but the cardigan is the one that is bigger with a long tail and the turned out footsies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardigan_Welsh_Corgi

**Criosphynx** · 09-02-2009, 12:54 AM

Gotcha...how much does he wiegh?

I almost want to say terrier...but thats not quite right either.

Mikey · 09-02-2009, 12:57 AM

He was forty pounds when we got him but was definitely underweight-very ribby. He's about 44 now (and I personally think could add a *smidge* more). He's 15" at the shoulders if that helps? He's very long actually

**Criosphynx** · 09-02-2009, 01:09 AM

!!!!!

I just placed what dog yours reminds me of

GENETICS CAN BE FUN - Part 1

reminds me of a Borgie!!! lol

Mikey · 09-02-2009, 01:28 AM

LOL!!! That article is neat-I need to read that through (tooo tired right now

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Administrator · 09-02-2009, 07:31 AM

Hi... Mikey (It feels funny calling somebody what is obviously their dogs name.

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I definitely see some Cardigan Welsh Corgi in Mikey, especially his body! I agree with Crystal that he looks terrier-like, too, especially his face. Whatever he is, he's adorable!

Mandy is such a sweet looking dog. It's wonderful that the treatment that could have bought her only months has instead bought her years! I hope they have been good to her and I hope that, if you do opt for another round of treatment, it is just as successful!

Great pics!

Lonewolfblue · 09-07-2009, 02:30 AM

For the first one, I see ACD/Corgi. ACD for the coloring and pattern, and Corgi for the body shape. The head looks more ACD than Corgi.

As for the second, I would say Husky/Akita.

ChathamHillKennels · 09-10-2009, 03:14 PM

The first one looks like a mix of two small breeds. the coloration definitely says corgi and the posture looks very much like basenji or shibu. A herding hound mix, very interesting.

The second looks like a husky spitzer mix or possibly akita from the tightly wound tail. I can see some Chow in this too judging from the very straight rear stance. A Chow feature give away all the time.