Posted on 12/25/2013 7:45:41 PM PST by Chickensoup
Mixed breed dogs are hard to find matches for. We have a Border Collie, St Bernard mix and don’t hope to find another like her. We also have a Belgian Sheepdog and a Tri Colored Collie (rough coated) that are very smart dogs and we are very happy with them. Good luck in your search!
http://theenglishshepherd.com/picture-gallery-of-pups-for-sale.html
That male looks like our guy. Interesting, not familiar with English Shepard. Looks like our guy all the way. Thank you!
“It can be a mistake to try to replicate a beloved older dog. They all have personalities and quirks above and beyond breed traits. Even if you were to find an apparent clone from outward appearance, there’s no guarantee that the particular drives and behaviors would be the same.’
I totally agree with RG — finding a clone — inside and out — of your beloved dog is probably not very likely.
Anyway...we kept her first born..Named her Casey. Both great dogs...but never needed too much attention really. They were always content...with what was happening around them.
Had to put Mattie dog down...about 4 years ago...and then Casey a couple years later. Hardest things!!
Have a rescue BC now...and a blue healer. They also don't expect much extra attention...I run them a lot in good weather...but they aren't a problem. IOW's....they aren't that needy IMO.
Casey herds chickens. When there is an outlier, he catches it, picks it up in his mouth and brings it back to the flock. They don’t like that very much.
I totally agree with RG — finding a clone — inside and out — of your beloved dog is probably not very likely.
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I actually agree. But I like the outside look, like some people like and want poodles, yorkies or german shepards. So I am looking for a particular outside. Then I will find a compatable inside.
Is he neutered? If you’re determined your best bet to get his temperament and traits in another dog would be to breed him with a similar female.
You can always find a good taxidermist and when he passes you can have him forever.
Go to Petfinder.com, type in your zip code and breed (if there is a particular breed you want), and you’ll find a list of dogs available in shelters and rescues near you.
Simply “google” “Border Collie Rescue”...They’re everywhere.
My favorite breed is the Rat Terrier. I have one Rat Terrier now and a Jack Russell/Rat Terrier cross that is just delightful. We also have a Chocolate Lab/Australian Shepherd cross, a Toy Rat Terrier/Chihuahua cross and another "rescue" pup that shares Terrier/Beagle characteristics.
Go to petfinder.org. Start with your zip and the prominent breed and you will find mixes far and wide starting with close to your location and then going states away. I knew I wanted a mix of one breed and probably another and found a puppy at a rescue about half an hour away. Sure enough, we love her and would take another of the same mix any day! Someone had come from Canada to get one of her sisters in the litter.
What exactly constitutes an “Aussie”? Cattle dog or shepherd? They are two different dogs.
Good advice.
Hah!
He looks like a punk.
Great idea.
When my Grace started getting old we got her a little brother and she spent the next years training him how to do everything.
Good for you and your lil baby....
Red or blue heeler. The best, most loyal, long lived in good health breed of dog on the planet. But do not ever expect to exclude them from your activities. They will not leave your side. They try to manage your every move. They know what you are going to think ten minutes before you do.
We had a very similar dog - border collie /Australian cattle dog mix that we had to put down last year at age 14. Best dog we ever had. Incredibly smart and I don’t think as hyper as a pure BC. Our’s looked similar to yours but darker brown. His litter mates were black and white with one other brown and white.
After reading your description and my own experience I’m convinced this is a superior breed. Perhaps someone would be willing to breed them on purpose?
Hope you have some luck finding another one.
You probably won’t find another dog exactly like him, but a Sheltie would probably have the same general look and temperament.
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