Designer and Mixed Breed Dog Community - Forum

Boweimar anyone?

bluechaos@designermixes.org (bluechaos) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:13:47 GMT

I rescued my dog 3 years ago and was told he's a weimaraner, but he doesent really look like one (short ears, square face, stockier), so I just had him DNA tested and voila! hes half boxer half weim. It doesent really change a thing, I love him to bits, but it certainly explains some of his behavioral issues (he's very dominant).

I couldnt find a whole lot of info regarding this mix and based on the pictures, it looks like they only come in black and occasionaly fawn? But my dog is dark grey (blue).

Is it possible for them to come in blue, if the weimaraner parent is blue?

Mixed breeds...

OmemeeOzzie@designermixes.org (OmemeeOzzie) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:30:31 GMT

We saw our first mixed breed Newfoundland/Poodle Saturday. The owner referred to it (Simon) as a NewfyDoodle.

Why?

Would Newdle not be more appropriate?

Just asking...

Hello and Help!!

dvdcle@designermixes.org (dvdcle) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:27:51 GMT

Hello everyone,

I just recently adopted a wanderful dog but I can not Figure out what he is mixed with I am definate he has Basset hound in her, lol you can not mistake that. But I can not figure out the other breed, I am leaning on him being a BASSTON (basset/Boston terrier) but unsure. please help me with this issue if you can

Ok so I guess I have to add photos to my page. so check there thanks

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 3/7/2010 at 7:27 PM by dvdcle

Reply: Thank you very much on the help! Thanks for the info

Hello everyone

WerX@designermixes.org (WerX) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:36:17 GMT

Just thought I'd introduce myself and my Borador puppy Bexley :)

Help me to name my dog's breed!

sands904@designermixes.org (sands904) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:47:35 GMT

Sophie is a German Shorthair Pointer x Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. The only category is NSDTR mix. She's not a "mix". She's a 50/50 cross. So far we're calling her a "Toll House Pointer" but I need to come up with something better than that to include this cross in the breed list.

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 3/6/2010 at 12:47 PM by sands904

Reply: Thanks for replying to the email! I have added the German Shorthair Toller to our list for you! I can't wait to see pictures.

Does anybody know what Scout is mixed with?

jojohermin@designermixes.org (jojohermin) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:05:49 GMT

We got him from the animal shelter yesterday and they weren't sure what he is mixed with, but they guessed chow/retriever. We're thinking he might have pit in him but we're not entirely sure. any thoughts?

Just joined!

hill168@designermixes.org (hill168) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:46:11 GMT

Hello everyone! I just joined and uploaded our 2 boys. Jack-Jack is a pug and staffordshire terrier mix and Dash is a Lab/Boxer mix. They are still puppies (Dash just had his first birthday and Jack-Jack is 4 mos old) but are such joys. They love each other very much.

There are 3 replies, with the last one on 2/27/2010 at 7:46 PM by hill168

Reply: Hello i just joined. I have a shihpoo name bentley, who is six months. i love to death he loves to cuddle and he is so sweet. but the last few weeks i almost gave him away. I don't know what to do. I do work long hours. so i leave him in the bathroom what a doggie gate. well i came home and i smelled poo. I thought he did it in the bathroom but when i looked in i didn't see anything. I saw it in the living room and dining room. He jumps over the gate door and did it twice in the house and then jumped back in. the first set of poo was hard so i know that was done early in the day. but the second set was very soft so that was done just before i got home. this dog is so smart for him to jump out do his business and jump back in. he hates to be crated. he will whin and bark the whole time. but now he can unlock the crate. i have tested him on it. i even put a wire around the latch and he was able to work that loss. what can i do. i don't want to give him away but i am at the end of my rope with him.

Please Add Breeds

sands904@designermixes.org (sands904) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:23:14 GMT

I tried adding the Boykidoodle (1/2 Boykin Spaniel&1/2 Poodle), but there is no Boykin Spaniel on the list of breeds. Can you please add this so I can add my breed? I breed Boykidoodles, and they are wonderful dogs! Not only are they wonderful companions, but you will not find a better hunting dog! I know Boykin Spaniels are relatively rare, but I did not like the health problems associated with the breed, and they could not hunt in colder weather. So, by crossing them with the poodle it made them a much better hunter and a much calmer house pet.

There are 9 replies, with the last one on 2/24/2010 at 9:23 PM by sands904

Reply: Thanks for the update! I am glad to hear everything went well. I have added Pit Heeler to our list for you. I see you added all the dogs to our Bios section. Typically that section is for dogs that you own and are going to keep. Just an FYI... Best of luck with the pups!!

New Registry Looking For Board Members Email Me if you Are Interested

5280toyrats@designermixes.org (5280toyrats) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:34:05 GMT

Let me introduce myself, I currently breed Rat terriers. I am a board member for NRTA, as I expand my breeding program to include merles, and brindles, I find myself needing a place to register my dogs, other than UKCI. See I will be breeding merle to brindle, and UKCI will frown on this type of registry.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Anyhow, in the designer dog commuinty , we all know the tribulations we go through, to get registry on our dogs.
Let me introduce the basis for the need.

Designer Dogs International is something we have all wanted for some time.

How many times it has been said " my dog is not accepted show ring because of his coat color" or " I want to show my dog, however because he is Merle I can not." This is a registry for your Merle, your Brindle, your Designer Dog. All Breeds, sizes and colors not recognized by other registrations, i.e. Great Dane, Rat Terrier, Chihuahua and Greyhound, just to name a few. We will also be supporting the designer dogs currently registered with other registries. If your breed calls the color a fault, most likely we embrace it.Criteria is being worked on now and will be posted here when ready.

We are open to Ideas and suggestions. To expand on what your group needs are, please feel free to voice your opinions.We will offer everything you want and more, we want your feedback , tell us what you want in YOUR community.

As this registration gets off the ground we will need support from, you, the community.We will need the support of the entire Merle and brindle and designer dog community , this has been coming to a head for quite some time, it was only a matter of time before we had our own registry. We need your support to push forward, I hope we can count on you, as we know it has been as difficult for you as it has for all of us at times. Lets create own community, our own rules, we already broke all theirs.

We are not here to remake any standard already out there, standards will remain the same, colors are the only item ever up for debate in the community. Breed standard is very important to maintain to keep the integrity of the breed, and the integrity as we move froward with a new registry.Supporting new designer breeding will be very touchy. Our stand on this matter is, we are not supporting new breeds cropping up just for the purpose of breeding dogs. However there are several breeds already recognized worldwide, we will recognize in this registry. This registry will be offering SHOWING for all of these beautiful breeds through our registry, something most if none currently have. But this will take time.

We are currently building our Board of Directors, if you have experience in the field, in your breed, contact us and an interviewer will be in touch.

Thank you for your support.

Snorkies

vsegovia82@designermixes.org (vsegovia82) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:44:54 GMT

What is the best cut or way to have your Yorkie/Miniture Schnauzer mix groomed. Bella is going to be 6 months old soon and I want to have her groomed but am having a difficult time finding picture or ideas of what she would look like groomed in a perticular way. Does any one out there own a Snorkie and how do you groom your Baby?

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 2/23/2010 at 10:44 AM by vsegovia82

Reply: I have a Yorkie Poo and I know the hair is slightly softer but I always get mine a puppy cut. Are yours' ears docked?

Also, it might look nice with a classic schnauzer cut. I always think those dogs look so polished.

I don't know how to add a picture here so just copy and paste this link. I always google image my breed's name and print out pictures that I like to show my groomer.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/545525972_dd4ee8e2a8.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimbalina/545525972/&h=333&w=500&sz=81&tbnid=p9ZpbO-Y2h36PM:&tbnh=87&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsnorkie&usg=__nfowYdMaLQbIPkvdcbZmaDanQas=&ei=ewWES63-C8X_nQerwfCDAg&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=3&ct=image&ved=0CA8Q9QEwAg

Luxating Patella

RADF@designermixes.org (RADF) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:54:40 GMT

We just adopted Ozzy, a 3 month old Eng-a-Poo (1/2 English Toy Spaniel and 1/2 Toy Poodle). He has a "mild" case of luxating patella. His knees do not go out of joint but he has "weak knees." So far he doesn't seem to have any issues with this, but the vet said we won't know the full extent until he is about a year old.

I'm just wondering if anyone out there has any experience with this. I have already changed the dog food to one that contains glucosamine and will probably start him on supplements when he's a little older. Does anyone have some advice for me?

There are 3 replies, with the last one on 2/22/2010 at 9:54 AM by RADF

Reply: Thanks for your replys. Ozzy's case is mild so we are hoping that it doesn't escalate to the point where he will need surgery. Right now, it's like there isn't anything wrong at all. He runs and plays with our other pup Lulu. He even tries to jump on the couch but he's too small to actually get up there. So should I wait till he's 6 months or a year before I start him on supplements? (He's only 3 months old and I know most supplements aren't age appropriate for him.)

new member with rescue snorkie

ourfirstdog@designermixes.org (ourfirstdog) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:02:34 GMT

any one else have a snorkie would love to hear and exchange stories

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 2/22/2010 at 8:02 AM by ourfirstdog

Reply: Hi,

My boyfriend and I just adopted a pugshire terrier from a rescue shelter. I have looked on line and the more I look, the more I get confused. They said ours was a porkie too, but online they said a porkie was a pomeranian and yorkie mix????

The mother was a yorkie (well silke actually) and the father was a pug.

Please let me know what you know. I am trying to find out the average height and weight full grown. I have found some information (this site had the most) but never said life expectancy or how big they would get.

The shelter said 15-20 lbs, but that seems too big for that mix??

Anyone, looking forward to hearing about your dog.

Sarah

Ulnar Osteotomy on my puppy

gingergirl@designermixes.org (gingergirl) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:51:22 GMT

My Ginger had her surgery on Tuesday Sept 8th. Came home on Wednesday. She is doing good. It was on her right front leg.The Ulnar and Radius was growing at different rates and the Ulnar was starting to bow. Just having a time walking. Needing to keep her down is something else for a Shih-poo. She will have the soft cast on for two weeks, stiches out and then back on with the soft cast for a few more weeks. I hope all heals well for her, since she went through so much.
Update she had the cast changed 3 times since her surgery, due to the cast keeps slipping down on her tiny leg. This past week they took the stitches out and she will be going back in about a week to have it
x-rayed to see how she is doing. Maybe jus two more weeks for the cast if it is healing good.
Ginger and Kathy

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 2/18/2010 at 9:51 PM by gingergirl

Reply: Just a up date on Ginger. She has a limp when she walks, but is doing fine, now we have to keep her weight down which is hard to do.

pomchi hair

sophiesmom@designermixes.org (sophiesmom) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:41:58 GMT

somebody anybody can you help? lol. my poor pomchi's hair isnt full and fluffy like a pom should be. only on some parts of her is she full. but her hair is almost stringy and course and some parts at the root is almost kinky hair. anybody else have this problem? any advice on what to do. she is almost getting flakes. and i have nooo idea what to do! i have taken her to the groomers they did nothing but brush her out. and told me she would always have flakes because she is a black dog. but gave me no advice with her dry corse coat. please help!

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 2/2/2010 at 10:41 PM by sophiesmom

Reply: Hi, You might try an oatmeal shampoo. Sophie has dry skin and our vet said to try the oatmeal and it has really helped her. I bought mine at Petsmart but I noticed Wal-Mart has it now. The vet also said to not bathe her but once a month unless we just had to for some reason. She said the bathing just makes it dryer. Hope this helps.

Pet friendly in Las Vegas

RADF@designermixes.org (RADF) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:44:19 GMT

I recently accompanied my husband on a business trip to Las Vegas. Since I wasn't planning on going to any shows or anything where I couldn't bring my dog, I looked for a place that would allow pets to stay. The only hotel in Vegas that is pet-friendly is the Westin. It is one block off the strip and very nice. It is small and low-key, but does have a small casino. The people were very nice and love your pups. There were lots of other people with dogs of all sizes staying there. There is a $35.00 non-refundable cleaning fee.
Leslie

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 2/2/2010 at 8:44 PM by RADF

Reply: There are a number of websites that list pet friendly hotels, campgrounds,restaurants, stores etc. My favorite is www.dogfriendly.com. I've used it a couple of times when we traveled with our puppy.

Foods That are Bad For Dogs (Snorkies)

Outlaw16@designermixes.org (Outlaw16) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:27:40 GMT

Is Turkey Breast, Dark Meat or Corn bad for dogs

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 2/2/2010 at 5:27 PM by Outlaw16

Reply: We use Orijen Puppy and our puppy loves it. It is a grain-free food
. Little expensive and not sold in chain stores. He is very healthy,
with muscles and a shiny coat

Hi - Just found this site

sophiesmom@designermixes.org (sophiesmom) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:31:10 GMT

I have a 7 month old Zuchon (Shichon, Teddybear, Furball)who is an absolute Joy. Lulu has such a great personality and loves other animals and people. She is great at giving kisses--except when she realizes that you are leaving her. Sheactually turns away from us and goes to her bed and pouts when we leave for work. That is why we are thinking of getting another puppy to keep her company. Do any of you have any stories about brining in another pup? How did your furbaby take getting a little brother or sister? All advice is welcome.

There are 2 replies, with the last one on 2/1/2010 at 10:31 PM by sophiesmom

Reply: Welcome! I can't wait to see pictures. I have a 1 yr old Chipoo and a 11 yr old Malchi. My Malchi wasn't thrilled when I brought home my Sophie but now they love eachother to death. Sophie watches everything he does and copies him. It's very cute to watch. Again, welcome and be sure to post pictures so I can see your little ones.

I'm New! Looking for info about others' experiences with Aussiedoodles.

Bschori@designermixes.org (Bschori) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:31:43 GMT

Hi,
I recently lost my 10 year old Aussie Ruby. Looking to get another puppy in the next 6 months. The idea of an Aussiedoodle sounds really good since my one son has allergies. Also, just less hair around is general would be great. Loved, loved, loved my Ruby. She was extremely smart and devoted and I'm looking for a similar level of intelligence.
Anyone have any experiences with this hybrid?

Mastador Puppy Weight

chili@designermixes.org (chili) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:57:59 GMT

We adopted a mastiff lab mix from the shelter. The age is anywhere from 10 to 13 weeks. She weighs about 25lbs right now.. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if she was on the right path weight wise.

Digging

Bentley@designermixes.org (Bentley) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:29:02 GMT

I have been having a big problem with Bentley, He is now 6 months old, his dad was a Rotti&mom a Husky
He just cannot stop digging up my yard
He has destroyed 2 fountains already.
The yard is beautifully landscaped but by the time I get home in the afternoon he has dug up holes all over the garden.
He digs in the flower gardens, next to the pool&any corner he can find. I fill the holes up once I get home but by the morning he has dug it up again.
I am caught in a situation where I don't know what to do. He is even digging&exposing electrical cables.
I have spent a fortune landscaping the yard&he is destroying it&I am also afraid if he chews into the casing&bits an electrical cable.
Please help

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 1/26/2010 at 12:29 AM by Bentley

Reply: Thanks allot

I will definitely try that this weekend&let you know how it goes.

I am not sure what my dog is mixed with can you help?

ACDnAPBTmomma@designermixes.org (ACDnAPBTmomma) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:26:48 GMT

We found a stray dog 2 months ago and believe she is Labrador. The vet said yes, however as she is getting older her features are changing and I am guessing she may be mixed. The vet stated she believed, at the time, she was only 8 months old. I posted a recent photo to my page. Here is a link to her photo as well. What do you think she maybe mixed with. I just want to see if you all say the very breed I think it might be. She is (best guess) 10 months old now and a bundle of fun. Thank you :o)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_zJJtSPZUFoM/St51fKwNfXI/AAAAAAAAAIo/PTa3NSAyxTc/s1600-h/FILE0061+-+Copy.JPG

There are 3 replies, with the last one on 1/25/2010 at 3:26 PM by ACDnAPBTmomma

Reply: Gorgeous dog!!! looks like a Lab/Pit Bull mix or some other mastiff type breed.

Billie Girl (ACD), Moon Dawg (APBT) and I wanted to say hello

ACDnAPBTmomma@designermixes.org (ACDnAPBTmomma) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:23:53 GMT

Hello everyone...

I have two dogs Billie Girl and Moon Dawg. They are my fiancee's and my babies. We just wanted to say hello...and ask if there could be a Designer dog breed mix of ACD/APBT? would like to know...

Hi I'm new here

AresMom@designermixes.org (AresMom) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:56:22 GMT

I just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Tiffany, I live in Alabama. I adopted my new baby Friday 1/22/10 and he is so cute. His name is Ares(Greek god of War). He's a Yorkie/papillion mix. Hope to talk to you guys!

Help!

gingergirl@designermixes.org (gingergirl) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:21:16 GMT

I have a 4 month old baby snorkie who will go outside to potty but she then goes in and hides and poops. How do you deter this behavior? Secondly she has and issue if you don't get to her in time eating her feces. How do you deter this behavior also. I am so at my last strand of hair dealing with this behavor. When you tell her, "Bella No Poop in the House" or "Bella No Eat Your Poop" and shake your NO NO finger at her she looks at you like she understands that you don't like that behavior but continues to do so! Just to clear things up she will Poop outside and is givin all the time possible to tend to herself and is never rushed. Any and all Help is welcomed.

There are 7 replies, with the last one on 1/23/2010 at 11:21 PM by gingergirl

Reply: For eating poop, feed the puppy fresh pineapple in their diet.

Dogs drinking urine

gingergirl@designermixes.org (gingergirl) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:19:06 GMT

Yes, this is a strange question, but my little Chipoo Logan has a thing with trying to drink while he is going. If we do stand there and tell him no he will drink. I have heard of animals doing things like this but it just seems like it is not a good thing to let him do. We have him indoor trained on a WizDog and he will even go back and lick the grate where after he is done going. I am wondering if anyone else has any experience with this and what can be done if anything needs to be done, etc. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.

There are 5 replies, with the last one on 1/23/2010 at 11:19 PM by gingergirl

Reply: Feed the dogs fresh pineapple...