joey72 10 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hi everyone I'm new to this type of dog and don't have any background information regarding my pup... She was dumped at a rescue centre at approx 6wks... Any advice you could offer would be gratefully received. We think she's around 12wks old now... I've taken loads of photos to share with you guys..I was wondering if any of you would have any idea what she may be crossed with? She's 6kilo in weight and measures just over 13" tts, any guesses as to her adult weight or size (because I haven't got a clue how to size her as an adult)? Grrrr most of my pictures are large files and can't be posted.... But I hope you can see what you need to. Thanks for any help or advice. Kinds regards Jo 1 Quote Link to post
lurcherman 887 12,679 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Well its definatly a dog 2 Quote Link to post
joey72 10 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yes she is indeed a dog.... I already worked that one out thank you kev Quote Link to post
Dewclaw69 484 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 my guess some mix of deerhound x collie x greyhound. by the looks i wouldn't say bull. anywhere 24 - 26" sizewize. gonna be a year old give or take till you know how big it will be . looks a nice pup. all the best rob 1 Quote Link to post
slip lead 862 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Sounds like he won't be a large dog. Being only 13" at 12 weeks, but that could be down to the s##t start to life he's had. But judging by the pictures and size he is, I guess he will be under 22". But only a guess. Get plenty of fatty red meat and some CA37 into him every day. Good luck. Edited August 23, 2014 by slip lead 2 Quote Link to post
joey72 10 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Thank you Rob.... She's a lovely girl, very obedient already... She's settled well with my two Jack russels... I don't have plans to work her, she's a family pet... I May do some shows with her in the future? Quote Link to post
joey72 10 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yeah she definitely had a bad start, some twisted bad minded person tied her in a carrier bad and hung her off a fence post at the rescue centre... I was originally after a whippet but I couldn't pass her by, the poor girl needed a decent home.. I'm hoping she's not going to stand too tall, but it matters not, I'll love her regardless.. thank you for responding, appreciate yr input 1 Quote Link to post
Fennster16 29 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Knuckles don't look very big, I'd say 21"-23" full grown collie/grey/whippet maybe? But like someone said could be due to its poor start in life. Lots of good meat and a quality mixer, some fish and ox tail when it gets it's adult teeth 1 Quote Link to post
joey72 10 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Knuckles don't look very big, I'd say 21"-23" full grown collie/grey/whippet maybe? But like someone said could be due to its poor start in life. Lots of good meat and a quality mixer, some fish and ox tail when it gets it's adult Cheers for yr input.... In the short time I've had her (2wks) she's put on almost 4lb and grown an inch.... I can't believe how rapid she's growing, said to hubby this morning, Crickey I think she's going to be huge! (mind you I've only ever had small breeds) Probably just a grown spurt.... She's adoreable! I'm excited to see how sheturns out..... She's on wainwrights puppy food at the moment and topping her up with chicken and salmon with rice or pasta.... She's a right starver! Quote Link to post
Fennster16 29 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Knuckles don't look very big, I'd say 21"-23" full grown collie/grey/whippet maybe? But like someone said could be due to its poor start in life. Lots of good meat and a quality mixer, some fish and ox tail when it gets it's adult Cheers for yr input.... In the short time I've had her (2wks) she's put on almost 4lb and grown an inch.... I can't believe how rapid she's growing, said to hubby this morning, Crickey I think she's going to be huge! (mind you I've only ever had small breeds) Probably just a grown spurt.... She's adoreable! I'm excited to see how sheturns out..... She's on wainwrights puppy food at the moment and topping her up with chicken and salmon with rice or pasta.... She's a right starver! Haha she will end up a beast of a dog at that rate haha. We only thought my bitch would make 21" ended up 25" she was the smallest out the litter. Once she hits 6-8 months she will go abit gangly by 12-14 you will know her size. Good luck with her, will you be working her? Just remember some lurchers will eat to burst haha mine broke into a 5kg bag of mince as a pup and wolfed the lot! 1 Quote Link to post
morton 5,367 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 IMAG3415_2.jpgScreenshot_2014-08-23-13-31-34_1.jpg Hi everyone I'm new to this type of dog and don't have any background information regarding my pup... She was dumped at a rescue centre at approx 6wks... Any advice you could offer would be gratefully received. We think she's around 12wks old now... I've taken loads of photos to share with you guys..I was wondering if any of you would have any idea what she may be crossed with? She's 6kilo in weight and measures just over 13" tts, any guesses as to her adult weight or size (because I haven't got a clue how to size her as an adult)? Grrrr most of my pictures are large files and can't be posted.... But I hope you can see what you need to. Thanks for any help or advice. Kinds regards Jo If its been in a rescue centre for 6 weeks and looks like that the place wants shutting down.Worm it,flea it,get plenty of small and often meals into it,give it a warm dry bed and a little care and education,then you will have done as much as you can,good luck. 1 Quote Link to post
bmull 189 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 joey72 goooood work in takeing her in a giveing her a goood home 2 Quote Link to post
joey72 10 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 IMAG3415_2.jpgScreenshot_2014-08-23-13-31-34_1.jpg Hi everyone I'm new to this type of dog and don't have any background information regarding my pup... She was dumped at a rescue centre at approx 6wks... Any advice you could offer would be gratefully received. We think she's around 12wks old now... I've taken loads of photos to share with you guys..I was wondering if any of you would have any idea what she may be crossed with? She's 6kilo in weight and measures just over 13" tts, any guesses as to her adult weight or size (because I haven't got a clue how to size her as an adult)? Grrrr most of my pictures are large files and can't be posted.... But I hope you can see what you need to. Thanks for any help or advice. Kinds regards Jo If its been in a rescue centre for 6 weeks and looks like that the place wants shutting down.Worm it,flea it,get plenty of small and often meals into it,give it a warm dry bed and a little care and education,then you will have done as much as you can,good luck. She's on four meals a day at the moment.... I've done the worming and flea treatments.... She was infested with worms! She's definitely thriving now.... Thank you for the sound advice Quote Link to post
joey72 10 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Pet or worker, best thing is to socialise the pup, get her amongst everything you might encounter from bikes to sheep (livestock training is a must), try and get her around other dogs plenty and obviously kids/people. I think this is one of the biggest failings of general dog owners.Well done on taking on a rescue pup, all the best , Joe. Evening Joe, I plan on keeping her as a pet only, I may show her if she continues to be obedient.... She's living with me, my teens and two Jack russels, she's exposed to plenty of noise and visitors, she's not at all nervous... In fact she's quite the little character..... She's a joy to be around....She's amazing considering her shakeup start in life....... Thank you Joe Quote Link to post
blackmaggie 3,375 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 sounds like shes landed on her feet getting a good home like yours got to agree with morton and like you said if shes infested with worms then that so called care home needs educating on welfare has that pup looks lean in those pics but good on you for taking the pup on and im sure she will be well looked after 1 Quote Link to post
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