rastus_froggy Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) I have seen this dog around a fair bit lately with a very elderly gentleman walking him (or rather being dragged by the dog). This evening when I was leaving work he was being dragged by so I went and had a chat with him. Apparently the dog belonged to the gentlemans friend who fell ill went to hospital and never made it out again, so he took on the dog. He was told that the dogs mother was a pure kelpie but they have no idea on the father. Any ideas? His name is Browny and is the most adorable dog, but definately not the best thing for a man in his late 80's. Update on page 2 Edited March 30, 2011 by rastus_froggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I'd say stafford or amstaff. Gorgeous dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab_Rat Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Have no idea really, but he certainly is a chunky boy!!! Gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Some sort of bull breed X. I normally wouldn't advocate a head halter but in this mans case it may help. A harness will allow the dog to pull harder and the chain, when tight, is useless so maybe next time you see him you can suggest it and help him out so he doesn't get dragged around so much? or a no pull harness?? What a great person to take an obviously energetic dog on when he friend passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 To me, something along the lines of Stafford x Bull terrier with possible GSD. But really he could be anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Looks like kelpie x staffy (x) to me. I would also recommend a head halter or *front* attach harness to aid with control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I'm going Staffy x Kelpie x another 5 different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Amstaff x Bull Terrier? Maybe some Rottie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I would have thought a Rottie x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 if mum was a kelpie dad was definately some amstaff/pigdog look at the head and the body remember there are tri coloured staffs and kelpies, just because a dog is black and tan doesnt mean theres rottie or shepherd in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I have seen confirmed Rott x's with such a shaped head and body as this dog. Heck, I've seen pure Rotts with head shapes like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzied1 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'd say stafford or amstaff.Gorgeous dog! Yep I would say Staffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I say Rotti x Staffy Nice dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastus_froggy Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Some sort of bull breed X.I normally wouldn't advocate a head halter but in this mans case it may help. A harness will allow the dog to pull harder and the chain, when tight, is useless so maybe next time you see him you can suggest it and help him out so he doesn't get dragged around so much? or a no pull harness?? What a great person to take an obviously energetic dog on when he friend passed. He told me he has a halti but he is unable to get it on the dog, so I was giving him a few pointers on how to introduce it to Brownie, then he asked me if I was interested in helping him to do some training as he had been looking for someone, so I am going over tomorrow morning, gee I'm a sucker for a gorgeous dog and I think this guy has done such a great thing to take Brownie on, I would hate to see him hurt if he were pulled over. Will let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockets Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I must say well done to you for helping this man what a very kind thing for you to do for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Good on you for helping this guy and the dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 i wouldnt know but i definitely see bull terrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Call me crazy but I see Ridgi in that face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rastus_froggy Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 I had my first session with Brownie and wow isn't he just the biggest bundle of energy!! He was so excited when I went into his yard he would not accept treats of any description he was just so overwhelmed that there was someone in his yard who was energetic enough to play with him. After he settled he began taking treats - I got the halti on and gave him treats, repeated this process a few times and he was ok with it. I hooked the halti to his regular collar with the extra attachment clip and lead him around with his lead attached to his regular collar, he did very well. I am going back again tomorrow to repeat these steps again. I pointed out to his owner that this process will take time and that he wont be walking him on the hatli for a while yet. He was such a good boy I gave him a full size antler to chew on when we were finished :D His owner mentioned that he has to keep his kitchen blind down so that Brownie can't see him as if he can see him he barks continuously it is a sad situation in SO many ways, this dog is not the ideal dog for this gentleman, he has SO much energy and is such an intelligent boy. He really needs someone very active to give him the exercise he needs, but if I can just help to get his walking more managable for John I am sure he will get walked even more than he does now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrietta Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Oh, good on you Rastus_froggy, helping out this gentleman and his gorgeous dog. That is really wonderful. I'm sure the training will help them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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