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[James Quillian]

This dog followed me home a few weeks back.
Does anyone have an idea what breed it might be?
It doesn't look like a mongrel.

[snorkels4]

has the markings of australian blue heeler

[Chilidawgz]

When I was young I dated a gal with eyes like that for a short period of time

[ed rader]

This dog followed me home a few weeks back.
Does anyone have an idea what breed it might be?
It doesn't look like a mongrel.

James -- looks like a queensland heeler mix (blue merle). here's a red merle mix that i shot in carmel this summer.

ed rader

[airedale88]

This dog followed me home a few weeks back.
Does anyone have an idea what breed it might be?
It doesn't look like a mongrel.

coat, shape of head, lope ears suggests a blue merle catahoula leopard dog. would need more pics of body, head, size info etc... if that right eye is "cracked" (two colors) and not a photo error it's further evidence..





http://en.wikipedia....ula_Leopard_Dog

[eminimee]

"The Dingo ate my baby".... ...all kidding aside....is there dingo blood in an Australian Blue Heeler or the other dogs mentioned?

Edited by Teaparty, 14 January 2007 - 06:08 AM.

[James Quillian]

coat, shape of head, lope ears suggests a blue merle catahoula leopard dog. would need more pics of body, head, size info etc... if that right eye is "cracked" (two colors) and not a photo error it's further evidence..

The right eye is cracked for sure. I thought it was a defect.
I forgot to mention that it is a puppy. We guess about 4 months old.
Also, it seem to be smart. It also has a very loud ear piercing bark.
I am going to try and get some more pictures. It is amazing how hard it is to get a good picture of a puppy. It moves alot and tries to bite the camera.
It is definately a keeper.

I have never heard of a merle catahoula leopard dog.

Thanks

James

[HoseB]

coat, shape of head, lope ears suggests a blue merle catahoula leopard dog. would need more pics of body, head, size info etc... if that right eye is "cracked" (two colors) and not a photo error it's further evidence..

The right eye is cracked for sure. I thought it was a defect.
I forgot to mention that it is a puppy. We guess about 4 months old.
Also, it seem to be smart. It also has a very loud ear piercing bark.
I am going to try and get some more pictures. It is amazing how hard it is to get a good picture of a puppy. It moves alot and tries to bite the camera.
It is definately a keeper.

I have never heard of a merle catahoula leopard dog.

Thanks

James

Yes, North American Trading Hound. When they're puppies, they are 100% white. Yours is older... the dark colorations are bruises.

[airedale88]

coat, shape of head, lope ears suggests a blue merle catahoula leopard dog. would need more pics of body, head, size info etc... if that right eye is "cracked" (two colors) and not a photo error it's further evidence..

The right eye is cracked for sure. I thought it was a defect.
I forgot to mention that it is a puppy. We guess about 4 months old.
Also, it seem to be smart. It also has a very loud ear piercing bark.
I am going to try and get some more pictures. It is amazing how hard it is to get a good picture of a puppy. It moves alot and tries to bite the camera.
It is definately a keeper.

I have never heard of a merle catahoula leopard dog.

Thanks

James

james, "merle" is just a term for a coat color variation. can you guess it's weight? your texas location also adds to the chance it's a catahoula. 1 pic of the head from the side would help a bit. the pic you posted shows a head/muzzle that does not match a heeler or cattle dog.



scroll down on this link and there are 3 pics of catahoula pups, see if there's a resemblence.

http://www.catahoula....com/swdogs.htm



also from that website.......

Preferred size from 20-26", weight 50-90 lbs, with a few individuals larger although most males average 60-70 lbs in lean working condition, & about 24" tall. Short haired, long tail, natural flop ear (like a Dalmatian ear), they come in every color of the rainbow, but are best known for a blue/grey base with black/liver spots ("blue Leopard"), tan legs and face, white toes and chest. Many variations on this general pattern. Spots occur in all colors. Blue/glass or parti-colored "marbled" or "cracked"eyes are common in every litter. Often a dog will have eyes of two different colors.

try baiting it with treats (use a helper) to pose it when taking pics.

you may have a real interesting breed there james with a lot of american history behind it.

Edited by airedale88, 14 January 2007 - 11:33 AM.

[James Quillian]

Airedale:
Thanks, here are some more pictures.

james, "merle" is just a term for a coat color variation. can you guess it's weight? your texas location also adds to the chance it's a catahoula. 1 pic of the head from the side would help a bit. the pic you posted shows a head/muzzle that does not match a heeler or cattle dog.