Marble Posted June 2, 2003 Posted June 2, 2003 I went to the pound today and there was this incredible dog.....8-10 weeks, looked just like a Doberman except it was the color of a weimeraner (soft charcoal gray) with soft red Dobie markings........and she was sooooooo sweet. I can't stop thinking about her but there is no way money or time wise I can have another dog........I just need to stop. Her eyes were this beautiful grey-blue-brown color........she's haunting me..... Courtnek- you should come here, there were so many dogs there, and a lot of them were really really sweet. There was also a bull mastiff cross there, he was awesome too........... Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 2, 2003 Posted June 2, 2003 Do it....DO IT....DO IT... oh wait a minute i mean uhm, No. I hate going to the shelter and seeing the way the puppies and dogs go crazy for attention they make me feel so special that they all want to play. What shelter Marble? Quote
Angelboddy Posted June 2, 2003 Posted June 2, 2003 I totally understand where you are coming from. I volunteered at our local humane society for awhile and i saw the most sweetist dog there. I begged and pleaded my husband to let me get her but he is not much of an animal lover. I stayed up for weeks thinking about this pretty girl, wondering if she will find a wonderful home. But of course the next weekend she was still there. But i went to work and found a great family for her. Try finding someone or a family that you might think will be a great home for her. There is not much you can do if you know that you don't have the kind of money to take care of another dog. I hope she finds a good home and all you can do is pray for her. Quote
Nancy B Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Marble napisał(a):....8-10 weeks, looked just like a Doberman except it was the color of a weimeraner (soft charcoal gray) with soft red Dobie markings......... Did you know that Dobes come in four approved (by the standard) colors? Black, red, fawn and blue. Sounds like you may have seen a fawn or possibly a blue Dobe...... although the blues are usually pretty dark. Here's a website with photos of all the different color Dobes. http://www.dpca.org/Photos.html There are also albino breeders who are pumping out albino Dobes (poor things!) and calling them "rare white". I know the dog you saw wasn't an albino Dobe because they never have red/rust markings. their markings are dead white. Quote
Aroura Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Don't do it.... if you know you can't afford it then chances are, you really can't afford it. If this pup is as everything as you say (which I'm sure it is!) it will find a new home to love it. I went to the pound the other day and saw the most gorgeous greyhound cross pups, oh how I wanted that gorgeous little female one!!!!! Though I know I couldn't afford it, when dealing with a dogs life common sense must prevail. I want a papillion so much, but there's no way I'm getting one until I have finnished uni, have a good job and have settled into a house :wink: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Does she look anything like this? :wink: Then she may be a Dobe... I agree with Aroura, as much as you love her, as much as you want her, you don't have the time/money, and it wouldn't be fair for her. Maybe you can do some searching and find a good home for her? Believe me you'll feel great! :D There was this one pup once which I fell in LOVE with, and I mean it! I really wanted him, but I knew I would never be able to keep him. I didn't even have Rowie for a year, she wasn't fully trained, and wasn't mature. I felt first that once Rowie has calmed down, and that I've succesfully trained her(basics), that I would be able to get a new addistion to the family.. :P There was also Lisa, a VERY CUTE Jack Russel mix at the pound before I got Rowie. We lives in a different house then, with a small garden, a ALWAYS open front gate, and in the city. This puppy was the cutest darling! And only 8 wks old! I did some research on Jack Russels, and found out, that unfourtunatly, it would never work out. :( Jack Russels weren't for first time owners, they are BIG dogs in small bodies. Plus, I had a small garden, with a gate that was always open. It was just too risky. I went to the pound the next day, and lo and behold! A very nice couple were adopting her! :D They where expierinced owners, had a lovely house, everything! I gave Lisa a farewell kiss, and prayed her a better life... :D Sorry for the long story, just something to show you we ALL fall in love with those sad pound puppy eyes.... :wink: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Oh DARN! All the pics are together! Ok then, look at the puppy that is lying down in the LAST row, in the grass, after the puppies in the pot pic, do you see it? :D The light colored one.... :wink: Also forgot to add, if she is a dobe, you will need to do your homework on the breed! :wink: Quote
Marble Posted June 3, 2003 Author Posted June 3, 2003 Did you know that Dobes come in four approved (by the standard) colors? Black, red, fawn and blue. Sounds like you may have seen a fawn or possibly a blue Dobe...... although the blues are usually pretty dark. Here's a website with photos of all the different color Dobes. http://www.dpca.org/Photos.html Nancy- thank you so much! I really appreciate it, I had known there were red, black and fawn, but I have never seen a blue or known one. Do you know what their temperments are like? I heard or read that the differnt colors of Great Danes are almost different breeds in terms of temperments........ Rowie- she looks JUST LIKE the little one in the bottom middle picture except her ears were smaller. Thanks for bringing those over:) Why would such an unusual dog be at the pound ????????? Quote
Sanvean Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Maybe you could contact your local dobie rescue and tell them about her? Quote
Nancy B Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Marble napisał(a): Do you know what their temperments are like? I heard or read that the differnt colors of Great Danes are almost different breeds in terms of temperments........ Why would such an unusual dog be at the pound ????????? A Dobe is a Dobe....no difference in temperament tied to the different colors. Blue and fawn Dobes are dilutes of black and red. Dilution is not a coveted thing and breeders generally try to avoid producing it. While it's possible to have a dilute with a good coat, many dilutes have extreme coat problems. Some wind up virtually bald. This link explains the common skin/coat problem in dliutes http://www.italiangreyhound.org/cda.html Quote
Nancy B Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Marble napisał(a): Why would such an unusual dog be at the pound ????????? You'd be amazed at the number of Dobes in shelters, at rescue and just wandering around homeless. Too many folks who don't know and don't care are producing Dobermans of all colors. Quote
Marble Posted June 3, 2003 Author Posted June 3, 2003 thanks nancy, and everyone else, it was a passing fantasy....hopefully she'll find a good home....i learned something about doberman colors though :) Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 Mei-Mei napisał(a):It's almost impossible to visit the animal shelter without coming home with a furkid, isn't it? I agree! :wink: Marble: Your most welcome! Anything to help out a friend! :D I think Savean's idea is WONDERFUL! Try to contact your local Dobie rescue and tell them about this wonderful pup... :) If you can't adopt her, then atleast in Dobie Rescue she'll be given to a wonderful home, and won't be put down... :D PLEASE keep us updated! You could be saving this pup's LIFE! :D Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted June 3, 2003 Posted June 3, 2003 :) WE WON'T TALK SENSE INTO YOU :) WE WILL SAY GO FOR IT :P Quote
Queen Bitch Posted June 4, 2003 Posted June 4, 2003 I have always wanted a dobe, and I met a full grown blue one awhile ago. Such a gorgeous, sweet dog. Quote
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