Long and short of it is that we bought a 'Staffy'. We did try to go to a rescue initially, but all the rescues in a reasonable distance only had dogs suitable for over 8s/over 10s.
When he was very small, a fried said 'long nose for a staffy'. But, we'd seen both Mum & Dad (we thought) at the house when we went to look at him.
I'll be honest - as soon as I walked in to the house I knew that this was not a proper 'breeder'. They were far more interested in their £200 than even telling me what food he should eat. In fact, gut feeling, he probably hadn't been fed proper dog food because I asked the question about diet 5 seperate times. Also, their dosing schedule for worming was way out. I digress.
He is a beautiful dog. He is eager to please (although cast iron stubborn if his mind is set on it), loves nothing more than to cuddle up and sleep beside us. Great with the children, as much as a bouncy puppy can be, etc. I have no complaints, except that toilet training is proving difficult.
Patch is 22 weeks old now, and the difference between his appearance, build, etc., and what I was expecting for a pure Staff is wide.
He is much taller than I'd expect, he's already 12kg, he is much more long and narrow than I thought he'd be, and his head is quite fine featured - no pronounced cheek bones, no huge 'staffy smile' but a narrower jaw.
I've uploaded photos of the beautiful Patch, and wondered if any of you could hazard a guess?
Key points:
Loves food
Loves being brushed
Loves belly rubs
Loves having toys thrown
Starting to 'retrieve' a bit, but often will just go to the toy then walk away.
HATES WITH A PASSION water. Won't willing step outside if there is a drop of rain in the sky. I had to be rescued in the shower because he was so determined to get away that he pulled me over.
Often stands with one paw raised if he's seen something in the distance, or heard something.
Tail is bent under body if upset/reluctant to do something. Straight out at times, pointing in the air if excited.
Incredibly agile and fast.
Thanks ;D
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Can you help me to identify my dog's breed?
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Lougle · 26/04/2012 17:19
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