Katdogs Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) I can't get a photo but there is the most huge dog living on a rooftop above shops in Marrickville Road (Sydney) that looks like a giant! She/he has sloped ears and varied colouring. He/she guards his/her patch of the world and if another dog is being walked past s/he has the most echoing of barks. Has anyone else seen this magnificent creature? I think it's the corner of Illawarra Road. Not sure if this link will work but something like this I AM the world's worst breed identifier but I'm pretty sure this is not a Golden Retriever or Labrador Edited August 12, 2013 by Katdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 It lives on a rooftop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm in Marrickville tomorrow so I'll see if I can have a look and/or get a photo for you :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flying Furball Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'll have a look on Friday when I go through there next. Intriguing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Now I feel like driving to Marrickville just to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Those streets are congested at the best of times. Hate to think what they are going to be like for the next few days, thanks to Katdogs :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Can't wait to see pics. Could it be a maremmma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 This rooftop has big views Mita, it's on a road that runs along a ridge and the building is several storeys high. The dog can see a long way - and somehow see down to across the street too. I've seen the dog a few times on Saturday afternoon rambles but I have a dreadful sense of location and direction I know it's the eastern (city) side of Marrickville Road, somewhere on or near a corner. I've usually got two dogs with me and Sammy still needs some wrangling through the crowds, especially if there's another dog nearby (which is what draws out the giant). Minimax or FF it would be fantastic if you could spot it too! Sometimes there's another dog up there with it - but I'm talking about the BIG dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Cootamundra is only 5 hours away. It sounds worth the trip. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Can't wait to see pics. Could it be a maremmma? It could be Maremma cross, but I'm sure it has colouring on the face. Similar shaped ears/top of skull so I started looking at those but I keep thinking of Casowner and lilli photos which is why I found the Anatolian. But I have a history of getting breeds very wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Not next Saturday but almost any other I'd love to lead a dog-spotting coffee and baked goods tour through Marrickville! Henson Park and Marrickville Park both have a lot of dogs of all shapes and sizes and I think Sammy has introduced himself to all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Probably Great Pyrenees by the sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) This rooftop has big views Mita, it's on a road that runs along a ridge and the building is several storeys high. The dog can see a long way - and somehow see down to across the street too. You've got me so curious.... dying to see the pics. That dog must think he's the Lion King up there! :) I love your dog-spotting and coffee & baked goods tour idea. You could be on a winner. Edited August 12, 2013 by mita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 :laugh: I was going to say Anatolian til I realised your pic wasn't the actual dog :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Tibetan mastiff? Leonberger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertie Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 What about an actual CAS?? CAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emgem Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The ears on a leonberger don't make the right shape and the colouring would be wrong too if the picture is a guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casowner Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Anatolian - Central Asian Shepherd (new pups uncle :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A Tibetan Mastiff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 A Tibetan Mastiff? Has a massive head. From an Australian breeder's site: http://www.shantisoultibetanmastiffs.com/gallery.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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