tdierikx Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 As I mentioned in the Skye Terrier in Blacktown Pound thread, we believe this guy we have in care is a Skye cross. Opinions from those who know the breed are appreciated please... Please excuse the angles... he's a bit camera shy... and he's had a very basic neater (read easier to care for) haircut... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 He's gorgeous! I think maybe a bit of Scottie in there but am not an expert on Skyes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) He looks quite scotty or even mini corgi :laugh: . I've seen pictures of skyes and can't really see any in him, but I don't know the breed at all. Edited November 17, 2012 by mixeduppup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Panzer Attack! Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looks like a Scottie x Cairn we groom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looks like your average Corgi x Schnauzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 I've been up close and personal with a number of Scotties, and our guy is bigger and sturdier than a Scotty. Maybe a Scotty/Staffy mix might produce something similar in size and weight, but if you can find pics (I used Google) of a Skye without a show cut, our guy seems to be the right shape et al... He's much less aloof than a Scotty, and less excitable than a Staffy, if that helps? Basically, he's just a realy nice friendly lad who appears to get on with everyone - except those pesky puppies who goosed him the day after he'd been desexed... lol! Poor boy was a little sorry for himself, and the pups wanted to play... but he only warned them off with a low growl, no show of teeth or snapping like most other dogs would have done... Oh, and he loves going for a car ride! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Cairns are quite a large terrier breed, I wouldn't put a corgi off the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I was going to say corgi x. I see no Skye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I was going to say corgi x. I see no Skye. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillypilly Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) This sweet little man, named 'Scotty' on his microchip and is listed on CAR as a Scottish Terrier. I don't think his face is Scotty - his chin is not 'square' if that makes sense. He also did not have the longer hair on his head/forehead either, so even a Schnauzer groom could not be done by our groomer. He has one erect 'pixie' type ear and the other ear is down giving him a very cutesy look. I also don't think he has the typical skye temperament either. Whatever his breed/s he is a sweet natured little man. We certainly do value the opinions of other dolers and thank each of you for your input. edited to add Glemhaith is in Melbourne and will be back home on monday. Hugs xx LP xx Edited November 17, 2012 by lillypilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Arcane Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Anything is possible but I'm not seeing it either. Compared to a Skye he looks too short in the body, has a gay tail (even when aroused a Skye tail should not raise above the topline, never gay), too short a neck and the wrong type of coat. His shape screams Corgi to me but who knows. He is pretty darn cute though! Can I just clarify that there is no 'Skye clip/trim/cut'. For show nothing is trimmed at all except perhaps the hair from under the pads. Pet clips of various styles can be adapted to fit for easier maintenance. Edited November 17, 2012 by Arcane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I was going to say corgi x. I see no Skye. Ditto. I agree with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 He's very cute :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 It's interesting how many people are seeing Corgi in him. I've been up close to a number of Cardigan and Pembroke Corgis, but our guy up close is not really anything like either in shape, size, or build. He's really a nugget of solid under all that scruff - almost Stafford nuggety if you can picture it. Having seen and been able to identify some sorts of breed mixes in most dogs that come through rescue, this guy has me completely stumped. Whatever his mix, it's a nice one though, don't you think? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 i have a cardigan corgi in my street and they are pretty chunky robust dogs. i would say corgi x too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdie Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'll go with Scottish Terrier x Stafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Under all his hair, he's as powerfully built as a Stafford, just longer in the body. He has legs like little trees, certainly not as "slender" as a Stafford's legs. He could well be Scotty X Stafford - or have a few other things in there as well. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 If he is chipped as a certain breed then why are you trying to identify him as another breed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 He was chipped by the regional pound he ended up in... so the guesses here are just as valid as theirs, no? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glemhaith Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 (edited) As I mentioned in the Skye Terrier in Blacktown Pound thread, we believe this guy we have in care is a Skye cross. Opinions from those who know the breed are appreciated please... Please excuse the angles... he's a bit camera shy... and he's had a very basic neater (read easier to care for) haircut... *grin* T. Hi Just walked in the door from Melbourne .I have viewed the pictures .I would think a Corgi cross....don't think Skye at all cheers He is a lovely boy! Edited November 19, 2012 by glemhaith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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