What Breed is Roxy - Pet forum for dogs cats and humans

TulipRoxy · #1 October 4th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Hey, this is my new rescue, Roxy. I got her from some people that kept her tied up all the time. She had never been on a walk, played with toys or gotten much attention at all. She has adjusted fabulously to living in an apartment with our other animals. Shes a sweet little dog, permenently wiggling and trying to lick you! I don't know what breed she is but my best guess is sheltie and husky. She's small, only 20 lbs. What do you think?

Diamondsmum · #2 October 4th, 2008, 10:45 PM

ohhhhhhh she is a beautie!!!

Congrats on rescueing her & giving such a sweetie a happy life.

I have no clue about her breed but forsure someone will give input

Chaser · #3 October 4th, 2008, 10:48 PM

My first thought is Miniature Australian Shepherd....but a mix thereof and with a tail???

Rainy · #4 October 4th, 2008, 10:48 PM

I would guess the Sheltie/husky mix as well.She is just gorgeous and very happy looking!

TulipRoxy · #5 October 4th, 2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase_Mom

My first thought is Miniature Australian Shepherd....but a mix thereof and with a tail???

Yeah I think that too... we also get fox a lot. Its more in the way she moves, shes a wild thing!

mona_b · #6 October 4th, 2008, 11:12 PM

OMG.She is GORGEOUS.

I just saw your other pics.I would definately say Sheltie/Husky.

growler~GateKeeper · #7 October 4th, 2008, 11:15 PM

It is possible this is a purebred Sheltie. Shelties do come in a coat colour called Blue Merle which is what Roxy is, and the Merles often have blue eyes. As for the ears standing straight up that also happens often, they are not always tipped down.

Sheltie Coat colours Look under Blue Merle at the dog named "Candy"

This page describes various sizes: Sheltie Size

TulipRoxy · #8 October 4th, 2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by growler

It is possible this is a purebred Sheltie. Shelties do come in a coat colour called Blue Merle which is what Roxy is, and the Merles often have blue eyes. As for the ears standing straight up that also happens often, they are not always tipped down.

Sheltie Coat colours Look under Blue Merle at the dog named "Candy"

This page describes various sizes: Sheltie Size

I double she is pure sheltie. My other dog, Tulip is a sable merle sheltie. She doesn't have the coat texture or temperment of a sheltie. She's gregarious, and super social.But, one thing is for sure, shes a sweetie. We get stopped everywhere we go to ask what kind of dog she is!

growler~GateKeeper · #9 October 4th, 2008, 11:26 PM

well I said purebred not well bred

I think we need more pics from different angles to properly see

TulipRoxy · #10 October 4th, 2008, 11:28 PM

Here's a side view, and one of them together....otherwise known as double trouble!

TulipRoxy · #11 October 4th, 2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by growler

well I said purebred not well bred

I think we need more pics from different angles to properly see

Haha... yeah there is a difference. My other dog,Tulip is a purebred, but shes oversized, has erect ears, and not enough coat. But, I think she's beautiful!

Rainy · #12 October 4th, 2008, 11:32 PM

I would guess that if your pup isn't that old then the coat is still changing and in the last pic they look like mother and daughter!

rainbow · #13 October 4th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Roxy is absolutely gorgeous and I see husky in her face.

TulipRoxy · #14 October 4th, 2008, 11:38 PM

She's about a year...people do ask us if they are related, though Roxy is about half the size. I find her coat is getting a lot softer and she's losing the dead stuff, as she gets healthier.She was pretty matted and dirty when we got her. Its fun to watch her come out of her shell.

growler~GateKeeper · #15 October 4th, 2008, 11:48 PM

Seeing your other pic thread Roxy's ears are def not sheltie....more Sibe or Mal, I do see Sibe in the face but still not quite there...I'm reminded of another breed but I can't think of what

MommaKat · #16 October 5th, 2008, 01:18 AM

What pretty eyes she has! I would say she is pure cuteness! In fact you must change her name to "The Cuteness"

Seriously though, I'm stumped. Looks like there may be some husky in her, does she have the "roo roo" type bark ?

I think your awesome for rescuing her

! Is she hooked on toys now? I peg her to be a Ball and Frisbee gal

. She looks super happy in her new home

TulipRoxy · #17 October 5th, 2008, 07:20 AM

She whines more than she barks...and if she does bark its high pitched. She likes balls and sqweeky toys, or anything Tulip wants. But her favorite thing to do is harass Tulip. They wrestle and play non stop. She loves to tackle Tulip, get her down on the ground, then get a big chunk of her ruff and shake it! Tulip is very patient

She seems to be high on life, just happy and constantly curious

chico2 · #18 October 5th, 2008, 07:42 AM

I too see Husky in her,looks like my neighbors Husky in the face,,here she is

babymomma · #19 October 5th, 2008, 09:40 AM

I have seen a husky mixed with an australian shepherd (my parents friends dog) and she looks EXACTLY like Mimi( My parents, friends dog)

erykah1310 · #20 October 5th, 2008, 10:02 AM

I'd say your breed mix guess is bang on. I see Aussie/ husky as well.
Either way, regardless what she is, she is darn adorable.

TulipRoxy · #21 October 5th, 2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by babymomma

I have seen a husky mixed with an australian shepherd (my parents friends dog) and she looks EXACTLY like Mimi( My parents, friends dog)

Oh wow...I never thought of that mix... thats possible

she's a cute little pain in the butt, presently snoring from running around in the dog park

hazelrunpack · #22 October 5th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Whatever she is, she sure always looks happy! What a great smile!!

And cute as the dickens!!

rainbow · #23 October 5th, 2008, 02:55 PM

Awwww, I love that pic

....look at that happy face.

Spatx · #24 October 5th, 2008, 03:23 PM

She's aboslutely adorable

When I first saw the picture I immediately thought of Australian Shepherd. Since Aussies have such a large variance in size, theres a distinct possibility she could be an Aussie/Husky X. No matter what she is, she's got the most mesmerizing eyes

Spatx · #25 October 5th, 2008, 03:26 PM

Oops, forgot to include a link. I saw this Aussie/Husky mix when I did a quick search, and the features look similar.

http://www.mdspca.org/item_upload/Snow%20Bean!.JPG

TulipRoxy · #26 October 5th, 2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spatx

Oops, forgot to include a link. I saw this Aussie/Husky mix when I did a quick search, and the features look similar.

http://www.mdspca.org/item_upload/Snow%20Bean!.JPG

Oh yeah, that does look like her

I love your little one too, is it a BC?

TulipRoxy · #27 October 5th, 2008, 05:53 PM

Crazy, did you know there is a company that does genetic testing to test your dogs breed mix? Hilarious...I wonder how accurate it is. Anyways its too expensive, but still kinda cool

http://www.canineheritage.com/

Spatx · #28 October 5th, 2008, 08:39 PM

I have an Australian Shepherd and a Border Collie

I've heard about the genetic testing, always thought it would be something fun to get done with my previous dog who was Border Collie mixed with I don't know what. We always guessed lab, but would have been fun to find out.

I've heard some positive and negative experiences with the genetic testing. One guy got the results on TV, and they made perfect sense when he thought about it. It's still too pricy, but definitely interesting!