New Dog

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

I've always wanted an irish wolfhound and my husband has always wanted a side kick dog, aka the mad max dog.  Australian cattle dogs are typically pretty active and may be a bit much but i went down to the pound today and found a dog that is a mix of both!!!! a god sent i think, but what do you think?  How would my Pyr do?

Thanks
Susan.

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

here is a pic of the sweet little boy, hes 3 moths old and about 10-15 lbs already 

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

And then i didnt add the pic, sorry, this should be it 

[People Whisperer]

What a cute puppy!!! What was Rasputin's reaction?

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

Like i said, its my husbands decision...if it were mine, id have every dog in the world!!! except the little ones, dont do too well with them    But i was wondering how a Pyr would do with a wolfhound/australian cattle dog mix.  He is still at the shelter  

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

What do you suppose he is?  The people that brought him in auctually bought him and said thats what he was.  I thought it would be a strange mating too, like to be a fly on the wall for that  what do you suppose it is?

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

2 1/2 - 3 months old and weighs 17 lbs

[Scootergirl]

I have two words for you: GET HIM!!

He is absolutely adorable.  I think he definitely looks like a "sidekick" dog.  Surprise him for Valentine's Day, then he can't say no!!

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

You have no idea how hard it is for me not too!!!! i want him so bad!!!! GRRRR but i have to wait for the "man" of the house hold to get back from work.  This is going to be his dog, not mine.  Or "our" dog...the seconds are going by like hours waiting for a reply from him.  This boy is so sweet and thinks he is a lap dog, just wanted to lay on me 

[Mojo1269]

Border Terrier is a great guess or I was thinking it could be any one of a number of wire haired hunting dogs.  The Age/Weight ratio is about right.

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

Does anyone know how the two breeds would get along?  The pound wont let me bring him home to check the socialization problems and i would hate to take him back because Rasputin doesnt like him...thats just mean.

[People Whisperer]

Does anyone know how the two breeds would get along?  The pound wont let me bring him home to check the socialization problems and i would hate to take him back because Rasputin doesnt like him...thats just mean.

Can you bring Rasputin with you to the pound?

[BigSoftandFluffyLover]

Yes i can, but you know how pyrs are.  They are more territorial at home than someone else's ground.  So he may be fine there but have problems at home.  I want to take no chances, i dont want to give this little puddle of love false hope 

[People Whisperer]

Yes i can, but you know how pyrs are.  They are more territorial at home than someone else's ground.  So he may be fine there but have problems at home.  I want to take no chances, i dont want to give this little puddle of love false hope 

Whether they meet at home or at the pound you can tell if they will like each other or not 

[maxsmom]

At our local pounds, you are allowed to take your dog there and let them meet in a private fenced area.  Can you do that?  Is your dog innoculated again bordatello?  If not, I wouldn't do it, but if he is, that might work.  I have an Irish Wolfhound, and at 5 months, he was 85 lbs.  I don't think it is an IW mix either, but he is a cutie and if your dog and you and your husband like him, why not get him? Good luck with hubby.
Kathy