Dutch Shepherd Forum

My husband and I adopted Zane, a "gs mix," from a local german shepherd rescue a few months ago. We had no idea what the mix was and then someone at the dog park suggested that he might be a dutch shepherd. He looks like one to us - what do you think?



It seems the img tag isn't working for me, the photo's here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexisi/6284005191/

He's the easiest, most mellow dog I've ever had (he had a bad case of heart worm when the rescue picked him up, so I think he may be more easily tired out than the average DS) but is very smart and very motivated to hunt! I'm used to standard poodles and their particular brand of craftiness, and he's much more straightforward.

We don't have a job for him other than fetching at the park and walking nicely on his leash. We live in NYC, so many of the typical dog activities (herding, agility) are out. Does anyone who lives in a city with a DS have any suggestions? He gets lots of exercise, so he's good in the apartment, I just want to make sure he has enough to do to keep him happy.

he is beautiful!!!!

Thanks! He's such a love.

I think I figured out the picture issue:

He really is beautiful!

You would be surprised at how mental work can satisfy a dog. Work on obedience and tricks that you can do in an apartment. I have this book, http://www.amazon.com/101-Dog-Tricks-Ac ... 1592533256, and there is a bunch of stuff that you can do indoors. The book teaches you to shape the behaviors using positive methods. It says 101 tricks, but I think a few of them can be categorized as human tricks.

Thanks for the book recommendation - I saw it at the petco near the register and wondered if it was a helpful book - I'll check it out!

He was very slow at learning sit and down at first but has been picking up new things within a few days now that he's getting settled in, so it would be good to have some new tricks to teach him.

Welcome and what a nice looking dog Great pic of the pounce!

Congrats on your rescue!

Welcome.

Welcome! Nice looking dog and great "action" pic

alexis wrote: Does anyone who lives in a city with a DS have any suggestions?

I took Marco to Bloomingdale's. He had a blast. But we didn't understand why nobody wanted to ride with us in the elevator

Beautiful dog!

Welcome
Nice looking dog, I LOVE the ball action pic!!

Thanks all, I can't take credit for the ball pic, that was done by a pro photographer for the rescue (he gave permission for them to give out the photos). He got some really great shots. The dirty kitchen floor, however, is mine.

Welcome, Alexis and Zane. Nice looking boy you got there. Keep the pix coming. Oh and remember you are in the company of real dog folks here so no need to apologize for messes.

alexis wrote: He got some really great shots. The dirty kitchen floor, however, is mine.

That is a great shot!

As for dirty floors. My favorite photo of my dogs has them sitting on a hair-laden rug in my living room.

Its amazing how our dogs always take the best pics when there is a mess in the background. As for your kitchen floor, looks good to me I just love to look at pics of dutch shepherds