What kind of dog do you guys think this might be?

I don’t know, but he is precious! Hugs to you and your daughter for taking him home.

Are you sure he’s not part skunk?

Cute. It’s be interesting to see how big he grows! He could have a bit of Lab or Bully in him but he look like a real Heinz variety to me.

The kind I want to take home and keep forever!

@JmacOroni We just don’t know what to do now. She lives in an apartment, and we already have two dogs, one big and one medium. I want the puppy, but….I’m afraid it would be irresponsible on my part.

HEY @Supacase You guys are supposed to talk me out of it!!!!!

@Adirondackwannabe Don’t think so…could be part moldy cheese? : )

Looks a lot like there is some border collie in there, with those ears and markings. What a cutie!

Border collie might be a bit difficult in the city. Too much energy, but yeah. That makes sense, Cris. He looks like he’ll be a medium sized dog, not a giganticus. For what it’s worth, he plays like a cat! He was a snuggied up to me and reaching up with his mouth trying to “bite” my hand, which I wouldn’t let him. Then he reached both paw up and grabbed my hand and pulled it down to his mouth! (His “bite” was very, very gentle…..) I don’t know what to do!

I thought border collie rather than lab too, maybe a bit of bull terrier? It’s so difficult to tell when they’re so young.

difficult to tell. maybe he’s a cross breed or something. post his pics when he gets a little older and maybe we can figure out.

I don’t know if we’ll have him when he’s older…..

Tell me about border collies guys…aren’t they pretty hyper?

Border collies are high energy, but they are also super intelligent. They’re a herding dog.

Well, I’ve got a Shepherd too. I guess we’ll never lose track of the kids, will we.

Do they tear things up like labs do? We have a good size corner lot, large fenced back yard…hoping to move to the country as soon as one of ya’ll buys my house, but until then, do you think we’d all survive with just the back yard?

Black lab with a bit o’ Border Collie in him. He’d need lots of runs and walks for the first two years along with training.

I guess there’s one way to find out.

I was going to say, training, and plenty of exercise, then you’ll have a great pooch!

What a face! :)

A personality to boot @Jude!

BCs vary widely. Most of them are intelligent, driven dogs who tend to be a bit quirky. Very high-drive, need a job to do, can be noise-sensitive, not as destructive as most retrievers but can be mouthy. Tend to nip and herd. Soft dogs, especially compared to labs. Can be barky.

I have known quite a few Lab-BC mixes as well; they are very variable but most tend to be medium-sized, short to medium coat dogs that are mouthy, fanatical retrievers, active, agile and smart. Many have been shy; early socialization is a must. They tend not to be as noise-sensitive or obsessive as the purebred BCs; they also like water more :>) They also seem to have more the metabolism of a BC than a Lab; they don’t seem to gain weight as easily.

Cris…also, my daughter doesn’t seem to be allergic to him, as she is to other dogs. Is that unusual?

He already fetches….

@Dutchess_III

Neither labs nor BCs are known for being low-allergen. Perhaps it’s because you gave him a good scrub and washed all the dander off?

My daughter did, but she had no reaction even when he was filthy. Just odd. Well, if he’s just a 57 no telling what could be in there!

Well, you could, but I doubt the actual accuracy of such tests.

I wouldn’t care, anyway!

It is pretty hard to judge at that age what they are going to be. I would have to look at its teeth and feel his bone to get an idea of size they could perhaps give an educated guess.

No matter, he looks cute as can be and there is no question about that!!!

I don’t know what to do with him! He is sooooooo sweet and funny and cute and smart and…..my daughter can’t keep him and…just a bit ago, when she brought him over and we stuck him in the back yard with the big dogs, he squished through the bars of the deck gate to be with us and…...It’s so funny to see little bitty dogs taking on the mannerisms of big dogs! Without the squishing part. He won’t be able to do that much longer. His name is Jax…I need votes for “KEEP” to sway my husband…..

KEEP!

How many dogs do you have already? I think once you get over 2, it turns into a kennel, too many to walk by yourself, too many to take to the vet by yourself, etc. But that said, I did it for years, I always had multiples and mom is always the one who does the dog work so if you are in favor, that is the important vote.

Keep if you can. But if not, get him vaccinated and neutered and then find him a good home. Cute sweet puppies aren’t too difficult to rehome.

Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. etc.

@rooeytoo We have two already, and that is what’s causing my dilemma. We don’t walk them, however. They get plenty exercise chasing squiriids in my back yard.

@Adirondackwannabe Fine. You’re going to be responsible for naming him!

Awww, yay, I am so happy to hear that this little puppy was so lucky!

He is a doll…..

@Dutchess_III Okay. What names are off the list, do you have a preference for any type of name, and any other considerations?
And Yay, puppy has a home.

At this point ‘Jax’ seems to be the default name, thanks to my grand daughter….

How about Broddy?

….. hmmm. Jefe?

Jackson. Jax could be his short name.

Seems to fit, doesn’t it….

I like it. It’s got character.

You know, I could call him Adirondackwannabe…but that would be a mouthful to holler for him to “Come here!!”

He’d be like the son I never had! A few jellies call me Adi or A for short.