Honestly, what breed do you think this dog is?

[crow_noir]

Awwwe... Poor guy. He sooooo totally looks at least part Malinois!!! I'd say look around a bit more. (Outside CA.) Look for a group willing to do a transport. Go on the boards on Care2 or Petfinder.

Best of luck to you Kyle!!! *hugs*

[pitc9]

Instead of looking for a breed specific rescue to take him why not look for an all breed rescue.

I hope things work out for him.

Is he listed on www.dogsindanger.com

[Giselle]

It's really not up to me, but from what I understand, Kyle has slight food/resource guarding issues. The one all-breed rescue that actively takes dogs out of shelters extensively screens their dogs. They refuse to take in dogs with aggression type behavioral problems. Since shelters in this area are pretty much bursting with pups, I don't think they'll spend their resources on Kyle. Sad, but true. =/

We'll see...We're getting Kyle's name out there so hopefully a foster home will step up. He's not listed on dogsindanger, but I'll let the shelter know.

[cyber-sibes]

Poor Kyle, we;ll keep all paws crossed & be praying someone will step up -- miracles happen.
BTW, I know it's sort of a mute issue now, but in that last picture, his head looks like he could have some Great Dane in him too, but it's probably just the angle. He's pretty stocky.

[IRescue452]

I'd think either rescue would be able to take him. No, he doesn't look any Belgian shepherd to me, but he's got the same type. Somebody looking for a dog who is similar in build to a belgian could take him just the same. Rescues aren't tied down by breed. Sure they like to stick to one breed, but I've seen specific rescues take on other dogs when in need. Wallace was in a cat rescue when we got him.

[Giselle]

I'd think either rescue would be able to take him. No, he doesn't look any Belgian shepherd to me, but he's got the same type. Somebody looking for a dog who is similar in build to a belgian could take him just the same. Rescues aren't tied down by breed. Sure they like to stick to one breed, but I've seen specific rescues take on other dogs when in need. Wallace was in a cat rescue when we got him.

The Mal rescue refused to take him in. That's why I made this post because I was so flabbergasted. Breed rescues are tied down to take dogs in by breed. Otherwise, it begins a slippery slope and what then decides who gets taken in and who doesn't? I understand where they're coming from, so I can't blame them. I'm just sad because I really liked Kyle =/

[Falconara]

First thing that came to mind was Malinois

Though there could definetley be German Shepherd or Dutch Shepherd in there too...The Dutch Malinois (a Golden Sable dutch shepherd...non registerable though) is another possibility.

[Ariana]

Belgium Malinois!! but I also think it looks part German Shepard...

[lovebugsxo]

Does your town ever do a "pet of the week" either through the news or the newspaper? The city we lived in in Texas did, and that was how they avoided having to put down quite a few animals. I hope he finds a home- he's just beautiful!

[Giselle]

Oh, I should update. Kyle isn't in the shelter anymore. I didn't ask so I don't know whether he was given to a rescue, adopted, or euth'd. I'll find out soon, though.

[dreamparkingspace]

Definitely some Belgian Malinois would be my guess. Perhaps some Akita too.

[Giselle]

Ooooh, I found Kyle:
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...petid=10142387

Guess the Mal people wouldn't take him, so the GSD people did Thank DoG somebody had room in their heart for him!

[Alysser]

I am so glad SOMEONE took the poor guy! I really didn't think it was necessary to put him down. Hope someone adopts the sweet boy.

[pitc9]

I'm glad to hear someone took him!

[flipgirl]

I'd agree with a bit of the Mal and GSD but what about a bit of Great Dane? His stop reminds me of a dane but I could be totally off....however, I hope he has been adopted by a loving family who will appreciate the guy's good looks!