What Breed is This Dog?

Naturally said:
I agree with @Pinky ... Lab-Terrier mix.
If you're curious about the exact breed, a DNA test like Embark or Wisdom Panel could provide a detailed breakdown.
Although I've used neither, just read of some who found results interesting.

EDIT: Is that Rosie ??
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Actually that's a pic of a dog from a local rescue organization, I saved the pic because I wish we had gotten a dog like that instead of the one we did adopt, so I look at the pic and daydream about having a dog like that instead of that hyper, unhousebreakable one we got. And I've always liked the name Rosie, so that's what I named my imaginary dog.
 
my local pound gave me a Bull Arab for free [am I in the right section?] anyway lovely polite dog but haven't seen him fighting yet - he is indoors non-barking at all and when I hook him to a strong lead [note strong] which is then doubly knotted to a 50foot rope [think it might be plastic - the rope that is!] he moves around gently in the undergrowths until I feels me tugging him home and then takes off like a bat outa hell

- ya wouldn't wanna get in the way - but I slowly coral him and once he steps over the threshold he is as gentle as a lamb [honest ta God!] - sometimes he jumps on my bed with me in it ; cuddles up and goes to sleep - strange heh?
 
Jules said:
@officerripley, I didn’t realize you got another dog. Hope you’re new puppy calms down.
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I hope she calms down soon too but I'm not optimistic; she's about 2 already and we've had her for a little over 6 months and everything I've heard is that it shouldn't take any longer than 6 months to get a dog housebroken. And we've passed that point with little success, so I've given up on that and her. I'm not mean to her and I don't ignore her if she needs anything but I'm determined not to get bonded with her because if something happened to Huzz, first thing I'd do is try to re-home her (which wouldn't be easy since we can't get her completely housebroken, sigh).

After we had our last dog put to sleep last year, Huzz said that whatever I decided on about getting another dog, he'd abide by. So I thought and thought about it and decided I didn't want another dog. I didn't think I'd ever be content not having a dog but I did get to that point. But just before I was going to tell him that, he said he had changed his mind and wanted a dog, he had to have a dog no matter what. So okay, I said let's get a calm middle-aged, cuddle-bug dog. Well, I got overruled on that too.

So I've got a dog I didn't want, I'm living where I don't want to live because he loves it here; all I've got left are daydreams.
 
officerripley said:
Actually that's a pic of a dog from a local rescue organization, I saved the pic because I wish we had gotten a dog like that instead of the one we did adopt, so I look at the pic and daydream about having a dog like that instead of that hyper, unhousebreakable one we got. And I've always liked the name Rosie, so that's what I named my imaginary dog.
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I can't tell the size of the dog in the picture, but the muzzle looks a little like Chihuahua to me.

What breed is your problem dog? Unhousebreakable dogs are usually the very small breeds. It took a couple of years to completely break my miniature, spayed Dachshund and that's not uncommon for small spayed females. Hyper though? That sounds like a Jack Russell. My neighbors Jack never did settle down and had to be crated most of the time.
 
Della said:
I can't tell the size of the dog in the picture, but the muzzle looks a little like Chihuahua to me.

What breed is your problem dog? Unhousebreakable dogs are usually the very small breeds. It took a couple of years to completely break my miniature, spayed Dachshund and that's not uncommon for small spayed females. Hyper though? That sounds like a Jack Russell. My neighbors Jack never did settle down and had to be crated most of the time.
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Her vet thinks she's part Chihuahua and maybe some kind of terrier. So I wouldn't be surprised if she's part Jack Russell since she is so hyper. So your Doxie did finally become completely housebroken? Then maybe there's hop for mine. I keep hearing, though, that if it takes longer than 6 months to house break a dog, they'll never really housebreak. Then again, I've also heard, it might take a year. I googled "are some dogs too stupid to housebreak?" and one article said, it's not that they're too stupid, it's that some are too stubborn to ever housebreak. So I don't know what to think, sigh.
 
Yep, I adopted a chiweenie. She was born at the pound, no outside influence. I think it took two years for me to get her potty trained. She even had a doggie brother to show her the ropes. Seems like that is common to the dachshund breed. I still love her to death, she just turned 14, I will get another of this mix and put them in a diaper if need be!
 
Blessed said:
Yep, I adopted a chiweenie. She was born at the pound, no outside influence. I think it took two years for me to get her potty trained. She even had a doggie brother to show her the ropes. Seems like that is common to the dachshund breed. I still love her to death, she just turned 14, I will get another of this mix and put them in a diaper if need be!
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Me too, Blessed! My little pee-pee-pants is now 15 and suffering old age incontinence. (Incurin helps.)

Since she sleeps with me that means occasional laundry days that include, pillows, quilt, sheets, and mattress pad plus surprises around the house.

Since I'm on the obsessively clean side you'd think this would be a big problem, but I've told my husband I hope she lives another five years and I'll happily keep cleaning up after her.

The AI overview: Urinary incontinence in small dogs, meaning involuntary urine leakage, is a common issue, especially in spayed females. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including weak bladder sphincter muscles, urinary tract infections, and even certain medications. While more prevalent in older, spayed females, any dog can experience it.
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My girl sleeps with me too! In fact, I can't sleep without her. Sometimes I tell her bedtime but if she is all snuggled up in her couch blankie she does not come to the big bed for a few minutes.

My husband has passed but he would have a fit with her sleeping in the bed. I have to laugh, I also have a terrier that sleeps in the bed and a big 90lb chow on the floor next to my side. It's a pup fest!!
 
My mother knew a couple that were both tall (the wife 6 feet and the husband 6'2"), they had a German Shepherd, and all 3 slept in a double-sized bed. (I bet it was nice and warm in the winter! :ROFLMAO: )
 
officerripley said:
I hope she calms down soon too but I'm not optimistic; she's about 2 already and we've had her for a little over 6 months and everything I've heard is that it shouldn't take any longer than 6 months to get a dog housebroken. And we've passed that point with little success, so I've given up on that and her. I'm not mean to her and I don't ignore her if she needs anything but I'm determined not to get bonded with her because if something happened to Huzz, first thing I'd do is try to re-home her (which wouldn't be easy since we can't get her completely housebroken, sigh).

After we had our last dog put to sleep last year, Huzz said that whatever I decided on about getting another dog, he'd abide by. So I thought and thought about it and decided I didn't want another dog. I didn't think I'd ever be content not having a dog but I did get to that point. But just before I was going to tell him that, he said he had changed his mind and wanted a dog, he had to have a dog no matter what. So okay, I said let's get a calm middle-aged, cuddle-bug dog. Well, I got overruled on that too.

So I've got a dog I didn't want, I'm living where I don't want to live because he loves it here; all I've got left are daydreams.
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Did you get her from a rescue? Most rescues will take the dog or cat back if the adoption doesn’t work out no matter how long it’s been. The rescues I volunteer at certainly do. They will re-home as needed.

Surrendering an animal to a rescue is also an option. Doesn’t matter the reason. There is sometimes a waiting list for surrenders if the place is too full right then.

You should have an animal that is the right fit for both of you.
 
Blessed said:
Yep, I adopted a chiweenie. She was born at the pound, no outside influence. I think it took two years for me to get her potty trained. She even had a doggie brother to show her the ropes. Seems like that is common to the dachshund breed. I still love her to death, she just turned 14, I will get another of this mix and put them in a diaper if need be!
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I learn something new everyday ….. Chihuahua and a Dachshund = Chiweenie. :)
 

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