Daenerys Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 So I rescued my puppy about 3 months ago making her around 6 months old. They said she was around 3 when we got her and she recently lost all her teeth and her adult teeth have almost grown in completely, so I'm assuming she's around 6 months. Whenever I go on walks or to the dog park a lot of people ask if she's a border collie, but asks what she's mixed with. Other people don't see border collie at all. I only see border collie, but see the confusion with the shorter hair. She's around 40lbs, give or take. What do you guys think? I don't really have good pictures of her standing up, but she's pretty lean. She's sleeping now but maybe I'll take one and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragoon 45 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 To me, she looks like a Blue Heeler - BC cross. There are quite of few of them around locally and she looks just like them. That said, I am not an expert and it is quite possible she is all BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 She could be all border collie, or as Dragon says, a border collie x ACD. No way to really know. If I passed you on the street and asked you what she was and you said "border collie," I wouldn't disbelieve you. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daenerys Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 To me, she looks like a Blue Heeler - BC cross. There are quite of few of them around locally and she looks just like them. That said, I am not an expert and it is quite possible she is all BC. Yeah, I have had someone ask me if she was a cattle dog before, I also got pitbull a couple of times, but I really can't see that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlwzgd Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Border collies come with all coat lengths... Gret is short hair and all BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I could see how people might say PB in the mix. The solid build, blockier head and thin tail could point to that. How does she act? What kind of traits does she display? those can also give you a good idea of what her breed make up is. She is a cool looking dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I don't see a thin tail--I have border collies with thinner tails. She does have a blocky head, but I know of more than one border collie with a very blocky head too. As Mara said, it may be easier to guess at a breed(s) based on her behavior than just on her looks. She's gorgeous! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 In the second pic her tail looks long and thin to me. But I'm on my phone so I'm not getting a full sized picture. And at this age there is a lot of awkward puppy growth so I think we just need more pics as she continues to grow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'd go with BC or BC/ACD also. Like others, I think behavior would be a big clue . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon's girl Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Her build is very much like my Blue Heelers, so I would also guess BC/ACD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 amazing eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Whatever she is, she is not only gorgeous, but she has quite a sparkle in her eyes. Mischief much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Cutie! I'd guess border collie and Australian Cattle Dog, too. They often have square type heads and the freckles are also common in that cross. Both my BCs are short coated, so that means nothing. She looks like a real character!~ Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I could go either way, BC or ACD/BC. Lots of times people automatically decide cattle dog is in the mix when they see ticking, but it doesn't have to mean that. She's super cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiesmommy Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I would have guessed BC/ACD and maybe a little Staffy. Beautiful dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I have known 3 different unrelated Border Collie/ Pit Bull crosses that looked Exactly like this in build and very similar in color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Given that she's 40# at 6 mo.old, that could make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmbc Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 40 lbs is big for a 6 month old BC, so could be a cross with a bigger dog breed. But my first BC was over 40lbs at 6 months. he was a giant boy. I also know several smooth-coat BC's with heavy ticking that look similar to this, so doesn't automatically mean ACD. Cute for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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