My Pitbull Experience

[luvofallhorses]

I do not even see pit bull in her or staffy. I see all border collie. She looks to be a total sweetie pie. Why be mad at the shelter if they labeled her wrong? we do our best to do breed guesses but there is NO guarantee we're right where i work!!

[Shelteez2]

Add me to the list that doesn't see staffy. To me she kinda looks like Glacier's Tehya.

[BC_MoM]

I see all border collie.

Honestly, no. It was pointless to post a photo - as it is EXTREMELY deceiving. This dog is NOT a Border Collie. She is short, extremely stocky and broadly built, and walks/runs like a bully breed. I am one for a fact that will always consider a dog to be pb BC because of how different they are all, but this dog is most likely NOT a BC, and definitely not purebred.

I wonder if the foster mom can get a video of her...

[luvofallhorses]

Well sorry but I see NO staffy or pit bull. who cares what she is? I mean since your state/country is under BSL; it's better to be safe than sorry for people taking her from your home or someone's home and having her put down. I hope she gets the best chance possible she looks like a total sweetie pie. I am in love with her, she's gorgeous!

please don't be mad at the shelter, they do their best to guess a breed just like we do where I work, nobody's perfect! Again I am hoping the best for this beautiful girl that she gets a wonderful permanent home that she deserves! please keep us updated if you can when she finds a home.

btw most dogs can be stocky and what not and act like a bully breed. but I am not intentionally saying that she isn't a bully breed maybe it is her picture that throws people off. She's beautiful no matter what breed she is, I wish I could meet her in person.

[BC_MoM]

I'm going to get more photos of her, hopefully a side shot. Maybe she isn't pure Staffy, but there most definitely is a lot of some type of Bully breed in her!

You are right, though, regardless, she is going to be a great dog with some training. I will certainly post an update when she finds a forever home.

[luvofallhorses]

I cannot wait to see more photos of her. She is absoulutely a stunner. She is gonna make someone very lucky!

[Giselle]

You know, that JRT suggestion sounds pretty good! Your dog reminds me of Leslie McDevitt's Snap:
http://controlunleashed.net/mcdevitt_snap2.html
According to Leslie (and I think she knew for sure), Snap is a Sheltie/BC/JRT.

Your dog looks maybe a JRT/BC/Pitty.

[cali]

she looks like a BC/staffy to me. she does remind me a bit of Misty, who BTW has been mistaken for a Staffy/BC because she is short, square and blocky. JRT is possable in that mix too, but BCs DO come in the 15-17 height range, Misty is only 18, I met 1 smooth girl that was 15" max, probably closer to 13-14" and she was a full grown pure BC lol

[lute]

I'm going to get more photos of her, hopefully a side shot. Maybe she isn't pure Staffy, but there most definitely is a lot of some type of Bully breed in her!

You are right, though, regardless, she is going to be a great dog with some training. I will certainly post an update when she finds a forever home.

Yes, a side view and some video would help. BTW, the other two dogs rescued are simply adorable!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

First off, this is a discussion. If this turns into an argument at all... I will just delete the thread. So all you trouble makers just stay OUT.

Well said!

She is a lovely looking little girl

[AllAmericanPUP]

i dont see any bully breed in her either but i guess it could just be the photo

she just looks like a good ole mutt to me

[bckrazy]

I definitely see Border Collie... just something in the shape of her face, and in her eyes - regardless of coloring. I know how annoying it is when anyone with a black and white dog assumes it's part BC, but to me, she looks it. The coat would make perfect sense, too.

I think that when Border Collies are mixed with radically different breeds (like Pitties), the BC traits tend to be scarce. I know some one with a confirmed BC x Pittie, some one who knows both of the parents, and his dog looks strikingly similar to that girl! Even less Border Collie-esque, actually. : ) She's super cute, I hope she finds a home soon. And you're awesome for trying to help her. The other boys are adooorable, too! OMG. I LOVE the mix... You aren't far from Cali, are you?

[Lori Jordan]

I also see alot of Border Collie,It is really hard to distinquish any other breed in her,If you look at any Border Collie thet all look Different.

Look at my Two,Maggy and Stormy look nothing alike,There from two different breeders,But even with the two at both places none of the dogs have the same markings.

THe white face might throw people off,I know it is not "abnormal" for a border collie to have a white face,Some people are not use to that.

[BC_MoM]

Here is another photo, I don't know if it's any better though. Apparently Rana attacked one of the foster moms dog, but things are settling down now.



Believe me, I am used to all sorts of weird purebred Border Collie looks. I've seen some saddle patterned ones that look like GSDs. But this dog is nowhere near purebred Border Collie. If there IS any, I'd say she's 3/4 Staffy, 1/4 BC.

[Danegirl2208]

I really wouldn't say she is a straight border/staffy cross. Looks like there could be something else thrown in there....she really doesn't look all that bully to me actually. And certainly not like a purebred border.

I know Border/Staffy crosses are popular in the flyball world. I've actually seen quite a few of these crosses. This dog doesn't look like any of them honestly. As I said i'd be willing to bet that there is something else thrown in there.