What breed of dog does this look like?

coasterqueen wrote: What kind of breed does this dog look like. I swear it has some lab in it. I have more pics if you need more to determine. It states it's a "terrier mix".

coasterqueen replied: Another pic of his face:

cameragirl21 replied: my guess is golden retriever/bull terrier mix.
SO cute btw, are you getting him?

DVFlyer replied: Looks like a German YorkshireAffenshireTerrierDaschundPinscerSnuffleHound.

Or something along those lines....

coasterqueen replied:
Bull terriers good dogs???

Our heart is in getting a Saint Bernard, but yesterday I just by chance got my monthly APL newsletter and the dog I showed above was on there. He is in need of a home (to be saved) - he would be a foster to adopt because his previous owner didn't take care of him and he had lost all of his hair due to a skin disease -- he is better now but he has to stay foster to adopt while a vet is still medicating him.

SOooooo I showed the pic to Dh and said it was a beautiful dog and much to my surprise he loved him too. DH also picked out the dog below which I ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!!! So we are going to check on both of them. We may add two to our family, but definitely one for sure. I'm waiting to hear back from the APL on them so we can go visit them. It was funny because then Dh said this morning "heck, lets go ahead and get a kitten too so they can all grow up together." I was floored. We were going to get a kitten and a dog (or puppy) in the Spring, but it looks like we may get additions to our family sooner. If we like them and can adopt then I have to frantically get someone to get a fence put in. I'm calling on quotes today for fencing and training.

ETA: basically since we can't find a saint bernard to save, we feel it's best to save other dogs than go to a breeder, like we originally thought we'd do.

This one below is a shepherd mix:

coasterqueen replied:
HUH?

cameragirl21 replied: a bull terrier is NOT the same as a pit bull, a bull terrier is like the Target dog with the ring around his eye. They are nice dogs and so are most pit bulls it's just that people teach them to fight and be mean.
I've never seen a mean bull terrier, they're playful and fun.
I think you should get both dogs and a kitten, the girls would be thrilled and you'd be saving three lives.

ETA--that dog definitely has some golden retriever in him, you can tell by the coat. And the eyes, nose, and white color are indicative of a bull terrier. He looks like a really nice dog and so does the shepherd mix you showed playing with the stuffed toy or whatever that is.

coasterqueen replied:
Yeah, it says on his file that he's house trained (which Dh liked that idea than getting a puppy and having to train it ). He is also great on a leash, loves people, just a great dog in general so I'm not so worried about him, like I think I would be.

The girls want the puppy. Daddy wants the adult dog. I want both, but not sure if we are ready for it. We are definitely getting a kitty too.

cameragirl21 replied: Definitely get both dogs. You have tons of land and honestly, outside of the cost of vet bills, food, etc, two are really no more trouble than one. I have always had just one pet but now I have two cats and honestly they keep each other company and I bet they'd both be more destructive and lonely if I didn't have both of them to keep each other company...they are always chasing each other around the house.

DVFlyer replied:
Just funnin'

jcc64 replied: They are both totally cute. What's nice about the adult dog is that you already know how big he'll be--and of course, the house broken thing is HUGE, imo. It's one of the best perks about adopting adult dogs, in addition to being a very humane thing to do. The puppy is adorable of course, and he/she will probably really benefit from having an adult dog to attach himself to, rather than relying on you for comfort, which puppies often do. And the kitty, why not?? I'm totally jealous--let us know how it all works out!

coasterqueen replied:
Thanks. We really fell in love with Morty (the white one) just seeing his picture. And his story of how badly he was treated was just awful. He was actually taken to the pound and to be put to sleep but the APL took him in but has said they can't keep him long. So if we fall in love with him when we see/interact with him, I definitely think we'll go for him. We told the girls this morning that we may get a dog instead of a puppy and they were very sad about it, but we explained to them what happens to adult dogs that don't find homes and that made them really see that even if it makes them sad they aren't getting a puppy that it's more important to save the adult dog. NOW....I'm hoping we get both.

mckayleesmom replied: They are both really cute. My friend use to breed and Raise Saint Bernards. She lives in Illinois near the quad cities. I always heard that they were kind of tempermental, but I'm sure that is just some.

coasterqueen replied:
There are a few breeders up that way. Actually everything I've heard about SB are that they are great with kids, etc, very patient - but will tell you when they sense danger. Ryan's mom had one when he was little so he was around one quite often.

mckayleesmom replied:
St. Bernards, like all very large dogs, must be well socialized with people and other dogs while young if they are to be safely kept as a pet. A St. Bernard not properly introduced to and socialized with children from a young age can pose a threat, not having learned to distinguish between a child and other, smaller animals.

Extremely loyal, the St. Bernard is eager to please its owners. Due to its large adult size, it is essential that proper training and socialization begin while the St. Bernard is still a puppy, so as to avoid the difficulties that normally accompany training large animals. An unruly St. Bernard may present problems for even a strong adult, so control needs to be asserted from the beginning of the dog's training. While generally not as aggressive as dogs bred for protection, a St. Bernard will bark at strangers and their size makes them good deterrents against possible intruders.

This is just what I googled, although that usually pertains to all animals if you ask me. I am one of those people though that probably wouldn't adopt certain breeds because of the damage they could do if they bit or attacked ..at least not when I have kids. If I did, I would want to know fully about the dogs backround and sometimes thats not possible when you adopt. Some places don't know anything about the backround of the dog and although they are temperment tested, thats not to say that something won't trigger an attack. We adopted Neela when we lived in Kentucky and I made the mistake of not finding out more of her backround...She was obviously abused before because she was great for 2 weeks and then when Leithan came home from a trip and she met him..her demeanor totally changed. She cowarded and wouldn't come out of the corner and started snapping at the kids.

I like the sites where its the actual owner getting rid of the dog because they have experiece with it and know what they are like. Does the site you looked out give backround info on the animals they are fostering out?

coasterqueen replied:
Oh yeah, I read that too. I think that pertains more to if you don't train them from a young age, which is what we had wanted to do originally.

luvmykids replied: Both sets of grandparents had St. Bernards when I was a kid....one was a real bugar but the other was all mush and to this day I think it's purely because of the differences in my grandparents. The ones who were uptight and not fuzzy wuzzy had the one who was not as nice, and the grandparents who were a lot more gentle and tender hearted in general had the one who was such a sweetheart. I've always thought it was interesting

Anyway, I love both pics and love even more the fact you'd be rescuing them All three of our dogs came from breeders but for me, it's a first as we've always, always, always gotten our pets from the Humane Society or pound until I met DH who is a dog snob

mckayleesmom replied:
They probably picked up on their attitudes...I think alot of pets do.

A&A'smommy replied: I would definitely say he has the body of a bull terrier but the face of a lab I have had a golden retriever and that face looks NOTHING like my muffin did

CantWait replied: Ohhhhhhhhhh Karen they're both just so cute. And how fantastic that you guys want to save a dog or BOTH dogs AND a cat maybe... Let us know how things work out, and don't forget to post pics when you get them.

mom21kid2dogs replied: I'm pretty sure it's a DCMB I have one~best thing on the planet!!!
(Darn Cute Mixed Breed)

With mixes you get a much better sense of the mix by their behavior rather than their look. Identical breed mixes can look totally different, ironically! And if the parent stock dog comes from one or more mixes, Lord only knows what you really got! Temperment is key, so be sure to get lots of info on it!

Good luck with your new brood!

coasterqueen replied: Thanks everyone. I'm stilling waiting for the APL to call me back. You would think they would be eager to find homes for these animals, but I have YET to get a call back. If I wasn't so eager to save a life, I'd tell those people where they could shove it.

3xsthefun replied: They are both cute! I hope you hear something soon! If not I would try calling again.

Petfinder is a good place to look for dogs also. They have shelters by state and also a classified area where people are looking to rehome pets.

mom21kid2dogs replied:
As a person who volunteers time to walk dogs for both the local dog shelter and the humane society, let me help you out with the call time issue. Many rescues operate with little to no paid staff. Volunteer time also seems to be dwindling these days as well. Not only are they trying to place the dogs but they also are saddled with the care of them. Most "awaiting" parents, especially on the heels of a publicity campagin, expect an immediate call back. At these times, however demand can exceed staff time overwhelmingly. If, after 48 hours, you haven't gotten a call back, I'd place another call leaving a pleasant message stating this is a follow up call from 2 days ago checking on the availablity of # and @. I doubt their lack of communication is comesurate with a lack of desirte to place animals. More than likely (especially given the cuteness factor of these two) they just have alot of calls and not many voices willing to make them.

coasterqueen replied:
Thanks, Cheryl. I'm trying to be patient.

jcc64 replied: I was going to reiterate what Cheryl said--my mom works at a shelter, and they are grossly understaffed and overwhelmed much of the time.
I think your patience will be rewarded Karen--adopting a dog in need is a very noble thing to do, in addition to the fact that mixed breeds tend to be healthier and are often more even tempered.
I hope it all works out for you!
Another word of caution about the adoption process--don't be put off if the shelter volunteers seem to be picky and judgmental--they are in essence, interviewing you as a responsible pet owner at the same time that you are interviewing the dog. Some volunteers sometimes alienate prospective adopters with a long list of criteria and stipulations. Try to be patient about the whole thing--they really just want what's best for the dogs--you know you're a mature, responsible pet owner, but they don't, so be prepared for a lot of probing questions.