shmoo Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Approx a month ago I took on a very scared and timid Whippet x from Hawkesbury Pound. She has come a long leaps and bounds, but unfortunately has become far too boisterous for my two dogs. Her vet work is already completed (vacc, micro and desexed) and she is on flea and worm medication. Poppy is now an affectionate sweetheart who is currently sleeping on my feet under the desk. I reside in Kingswood NSW (near Penrith) and would ideally find a carer for her nearby so I can keep in touch with the carer and Poppy with visits if need be and assist in her training. She loves other dogs and loves to play. However I do not have cats, nor have I properly assessed her with cats, and she is not suitable in a home with free range chickens. There is no need to sign up to the rescue group I am affiliated with, we are willing to sign her over to another rescue if the carer would prefer. Any new carers would require a yard check prior to signing up with our group. Here is her PetRescue profile and I have attached a photo below. Please get in touch with me asap if you can be of any assistance or have any questions. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 She is a beauty, Shmoo. Hope a new carer comes along soon, or better still, a new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 She's very pretty. Crossing everything you find her a carer/home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Have any Hound people looked at her ? She looks so much like an Ibizan or Pharoah cross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 The pound had her listed as a Bull Terrier x, but I saw Whippet and felt she had a whippet type personality (but I am limited in my whippet experience). She could well be Pharoah hound. I shall upload more images for people to take a guess: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Gosh, those front on pix are definitely reminiscent of BT, but what else I couldn't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 WhippetXBT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 All I can say is that she's really purty... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 My first thought was Whippet x BT as well. She is so cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Considering the prevalence in Pharaoh Hounds and crosses in rescue in the Sydney area recently I would say there's a fair chance she has Pharaoh breeding. The big pricked ears disappear very quickly with crossing away from Pharaoh so first cross is likely. Carlo1 on here is an experienced Pharaoh fosterer and owner and may be able to offer some knowledgable contacts. The Pharaohs and crosses that have come through rescue in the last few years have needed experienced homes - lovely, lovely dogs but not beginner types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Considering the prevalence in Pharaoh Hounds and crosses in rescue in the Sydney area recently I would say there's a fair chance she has Pharaoh breeding. The big pricked ears disappear very quickly with crossing away from Pharaoh so first cross is likely. Carlo1 on here is an experienced Pharaoh fosterer and owner and may be able to offer some knowledgable contacts. The Pharaohs and crosses that have come through rescue in the last few years have needed experienced homes - lovely, lovely dogs but not beginner types. That's what I was thinking, the one's I've come across have been very full on and they are so different from Whippets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Sorry off topic but can anyone else see words underlined in the first post which when you scroll over is an ad or is it something with my computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Sorry off topic but can anyone else see words underlined in the first post which when you scroll over is an ad or is it something with my computer? It's just you. run a virus scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 The only underlined words I see in the post is for the link to Poppy's PetRescue page... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybun Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Is your pop up blocker turned off. Also depends on what virus scans you have too. I used to get this a lot, and am a novice where IT is concerned,but tried that and it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo11 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Big ears does not make a Pharaoh but in saying that, nothing would surprise me at all considering the amount of rescue Pharaohs and crossbreds there have been in need of help. I honestly think Rescue Groups are shying away from helping Pharaohs.The last one I fostered had such extreme issues he had to be euthanised whilst in care.He had been bounced around five homes in his short life and nobody had been able to deal with him.They are not for beginners as Aloysha said. I cant help you Shmoo.I am boarding a Pharaoh puppy here at the moment whilst owners are away and her welfare has to come first.I am inclined to think its a Whippet Cross myself . . . .can you explain how full on this dog is with your other dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 My first thought when I saw his pic was bully x whippet. Gorgeous looking boy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 i don't see any BT in there, more hound i would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Thank everybody, very interesting that most of you seem to think Pharaoh x. She was very timid in the pound, basically did nothing but sit shoved up against the wall and ate the bare minimum to survive. She is still a little timid, certainly pretty freaked when we walk off the property, it's just that she is super playful and full of energy and my dogs are 9 and 10 years old and are not interested in playing with her constantly. My Greyhound tears around the yard with her for about 5 mins and then needs to sleep for 12 hours :laugh: but Poppy keeps trying to play with her and even when they snap at her she doesn't get it and just barks in their face. eta: I give her bones and treat balls which she loves (very food motivated) and I try to play with her and her toys (as she loves her toys too) but she isn't quite sure what to do when I approach her and stops playing. She does however stand about 2 metres away from me and bark at my when she wants my attention and wants to play I've taken her for about 4 walks at the park across the road and but she is still very concerned about things going on around her -- other people, cars, loud noises etc. She loves to rub her belly on the grass (as displayed in one of the photos), but if she can see home she just tries to drag me back. Edited January 10, 2013 by shmoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan B Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I honestly think Rescue Groups are shying away from helping Pharaohs. I fostered a litter of Pharoah x Afghans a couple years back. One (DaVinci) stayed longer than anyone else and we had such a huge bond. He was so loyal and unlike any other pup I'd fostered before (or since, pretty much). Although my place isn't suitable to an adult of his size, I would jump at the chance to experience the breed(s) again. Here he is: Sorry to hijack, Shmoo. I wish I could help but my place is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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