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Post by Aussienot on Jan 29, 2011 2:48:35 GMT -5
I'm in the mood to play a guessing game. Hopefully people will jump in with guesses.
My new puppy was born 3 days ago (on Australia Day, which is not a clue). Can you guess the breed?
1. It was developed in America.
2. One of the few breeds that hasn't split into show and working lines. Dogs are expected to do what they were bred for, and "'honorable'' scars are not faulted in the show ring.
3. It's not a rare breed, but it hasn't been spoiled by popularity either.
Any guesses yet? I have a few more clues in mind and two more months to kill before I get her.
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Post by Richard on Jan 30, 2011 7:27:49 GMT -5
Cool...new member of the pack and a guessing game?
I'll play.
How about a American Doodle? (it's a poodle bred in the US but barks with a jersey accent!).
No, that is wrong; that's a Yankee Doodle Dandy I'm thinking about - classic movie, odd song.
Ok, I have to give this some more thought.
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Post by Aussienot on Jan 30, 2011 15:50:23 GMT -5
Some more clues:
No "oodle" involved, perhaps the anti-oodle. Medium size Short wavy oily double coat
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Post by Richard on Feb 1, 2011 6:05:34 GMT -5
No oodle eh?
The reference to the oily wavy coat makes me think sporting dog...but that would be the spaniel or lab or something along those lines.
Hmmm, this is tough.
Ok, how about a wheaten terrier?
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Post by Aussienot on Feb 1, 2011 15:38:43 GMT -5
Most people think of one most common color, but they come in three shades of similar colors.
Loves water.
Not a terrier or hound
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Post by Richard on Feb 4, 2011 6:23:25 GMT -5
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Post by Aussienot on Feb 5, 2011 0:22:59 GMT -5
You are getting warmer with the spaniels, it is a gun dog breed.
Actually, I have a friend who breeds Portuguese Water Dogs. She owned them before they were trendy. Two litters of pups currently. She will be pissed that I didn't get one off her. Just cant handle a dog that needs clipping. I'll have to ask her about the water thing.
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Post by Richard on Feb 6, 2011 7:17:13 GMT -5
Ok...if I'm closer now, how about a Cocker Spaniel...it might fit the criteria you noted above....hmmmmm
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Post by Aussienot on Feb 6, 2011 15:53:36 GMT -5
Nope, not a spaniel. Bigger. At one point in the breed history it was called a Ducking Dog. It is the official state dog - never knew there were State Dogs- of its state of origin.
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Post by Richard on Feb 8, 2011 12:06:44 GMT -5
Hmmmm, now we're getting close...I know there are Newfoundland Ducking Dogs but not an official State Ducking Dog! Gosh, you learn something new everyday! Ok, you gave me a pretty decent hint this time so I did a google search and found that the Boykin is the official state dog of South Carolina...but it's called a Boykin Spaniel and you said it isn't a Spaniel....getting confused...not hard really...
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Post by Aussienot on Feb 8, 2011 17:30:09 GMT -5
I googled state dogs, and got a list of state mamals. Only a few states have state dogs, but there are state cats breeds and state horse breeds. Who knew?
Most of the state dogs I won't own for quids, but one of them stands out.
Best clue yet, it a three word name.
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Post by Richard on Feb 9, 2011 7:45:45 GMT -5
Ok, I have to be close....it's down to 2:
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Curly/Flat coated Retriever
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Post by Aussienot on Feb 9, 2011 17:28:51 GMT -5
Very warm, it is one of those three. Still six weeks to go. You should be a detective.
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Post by Richard on Feb 10, 2011 14:27:44 GMT -5
You should be a detective. Thanks, oh what could have been.....<sigh>....nah, just kiddin!! Ok, one last guess here.... Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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Post by Aussienot on Feb 10, 2011 16:23:27 GMT -5
Yes! A Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Still just a little widget at this point, but eyes should just be open.
Mom Saffron is a titled retrieving dog, has actually hunted, and is a dual NZ and Aus Champion. Dad Tyler was the National Retrieving Champion two years ago, and is a dual UK and Aus Champion.
So the breeder is confident that one of the 6 girls in the litter of nine (thank you Tyler for throwing so many girls!) will be able to be a field and show champion for me.
They are an uncommon breed in Australia. Only four breeders that I know of. Fewer than 100 in the country. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow.
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