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[Re: Rob Abel ]
#281154 - 06/23/2010 03:25 PM |
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He's probably got as much fficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=q2wiTK9rgoydB6WUyCY&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CC8QsAQwAA >Akita in him as Monty a Malamute  in fact... that bob tail - is it natural? A cattle dog mix?
eta: say he's a cattle dog mix and you'll have a much easier time adopting him out.
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281156 - 06/23/2010 03:34 PM |
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LOL, he's something alright.
No, the angle of the pic just doesn't show his tail. It's white tipped and looks alot like a GSD tail. Does NOT curl over the back.
The vet said she thought he was a Japanese Akita. They are smaller, thinner, less of an arctic-type coat. I've seen pics that looked pretty similar to him of other Japanese Akitas, but...who knows.
This is not a big, lumbering dog. He's very fast, very coordinated at 70 lbs. Doesn't look at all like the American Akitas.
A dog has alot of friends because he wags his tail instead of his mouth.
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281157 - 06/23/2010 03:38 PM |
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The dog in the pic is 70lbs? Man. You should put a quarter next to him next time for comparison 
Our Malamute mix is about 1year old and we don't let him romp around with the other dogs. The moment he tries to engage one of them I bring out a toy and start playing with him. Malamutes being so independent and such, don't want to create problems
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281161 - 06/23/2010 03:59 PM |
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281162 - 06/23/2010 04:13 PM |
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The reason I don't want Monty to get excited play with others is because he pays way too much attention to other dogs on walks (even though he focuses on me when I call him). It seems to be working and he is less interested in the strange dogs we meet. I would let Connie play with other dogs all she wants because she is so human-oriented.
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281163 - 06/23/2010 04:32 PM |
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281166 - 06/23/2010 04:39 PM |
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Geez...I just read he is 70 pounds!
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281206 - 06/23/2010 07:41 PM |
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Thanks for posting a photo Rob! I like that dog. He looks leggy, strong, fast, and well built, almost like a sled dog (most sled dogs are mixes anyway), though I do see the Akita in there as well. I read a book a couple years ago about a Japanese Akita breeder- more a story of a man's life with his dogs than anything, it might be worth a read.
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Man-Uncommon-Faraway-Mountain/dp/1594483906/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277339608&sr=1-1
The build of the Japanese Akitas really impressed me. I like tall, strong, fast dogs with a bit of independence. Most American Akitas are much stockier with big heads.
Good for you for taking him in. If I was any closer I might consider adding him to my little pack. 70 lbs, tall and lean would match my AK husky very well for skijoring- and hiking, running, etc!
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281246 - 06/23/2010 10:36 PM |
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Thanks for posting a photo Rob! I like that dog. He looks leggy, strong, fast, and well built, almost like a sled dog (most sled dogs are mixes anyway), though I do see the Akita in there as well. I read a book a couple years ago about a Japanese Akita breeder- more a story of a man's life with his dogs than anything, it might be worth a read.
http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Man-Uncommon-Faraway-Mountain/dp/1594483906/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1277339608&sr=1-1
The build of the Japanese Akitas really impressed me. I like tall, strong, fast dogs with a bit of independence. Most American Akitas are much stockier with big heads.
Good for you for taking him in. If I was any closer I might consider adding him to my little pack. 70 lbs, tall and lean would match my AK husky very well for skijoring- and hiking, running, etc!
Hey, thanks for the book reference, I'm in need of some new material!! And yes, this is a very leggy boy with an extremely efficient gait. My son and I were remarking the other day how well he would do in the mountain terrain. He'd hop right over lots of rocks, and make time in a hurry. Here in the desert, I was even thinking carting - once we get the OB down a little better (visions of sliding into an intersection :cry
This guy would be a heck of a hiker as well. Could probably haul provisions for a whole party!
Kiersten - I wish you WERE closer, you'd be the type of person we'd love the set up with this guy. Hopefully someone similar will happen along. Meanwhile, our challenge is to avoid getting any more attached than we already are. THAT will be a challenge.
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Re: How much "dogginess" is too much?
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#281264 - 06/24/2010 08:00 AM |
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