She’s a sweetheart and very obedient.
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Well trained dogs are awesome. That is all.
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Btw, we did research on All Trails to find pet friendly trails in the northern CA redwoods. We arrived to Humboldt Redwoods State Park after a long drive to find that the app was incorrect and that the three trails that we had selected to hike with the dogs were off limits. We found out that only one day use area (but very lovely) on the bank of the Eel River, and one closed road were the only trails/areas that were pet friendly. And we only were told about the closed road by the second park ranger we talked to- the first said basically every thing but the day use area was off limits in the area.
We knew that dogs weren’t allowed in State and National Parks as a rule, but Calaveras Big trees SP allowed dogs on fire roads on an earlier trip and we trusted All Trails to be correct for the redwoods as it only gave us a list of three trails out of a multitude in the area that were supposedly dog friendly. So don’t get the impression from these pics that the redwoods park system of state and national parks are dog friendly. They are not, and I would have called or emailed the park beforehand and not trusted All Trails with hindsight being 20/20.
The area we chose was The Avenue of the Giants which is a spectacular 31 mile drive through the redwoods and we have no regrets at all visiting the area. It was the misinformation about the dogs that made us a bit frustrated.
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Your dogs are my dream dogs! I have loved the various herders for years, and though I walk a lot, I’ve worried whether or not I could give them enough to do to keep them happy (my small yard is not fenced).
In February, against my better judgment (not that I regret it) I adopted an unusual two-year-old mixed-breed dog from a county shelter a couple of hours away from me (spotted on Petfinder). He looked like an unlikely dog to find at a rural, middle-of nowhere shelter. I didn’t know WHAT he was but he looked ( from the one posted photo) a bit Ike a mini-Aussie (with fluffy tail intact). Color pattern is very similar to your dogs except that he has a little ombre warm browns mixed into his black side fur and some extra flashes of white here and there. He is also smaller than your dogs , just under 20 lbs when I adopted him.
Once I got Jack home, so many people (including me ) speculated about his breed makeup…many different strong opinions but most people thought he had at least a bit of Aussie or border collie in him. He was listed as a papillon mix, but I knew that wasn’t exactly it.
I did the Cornell / embark DNA test and, surprise! No papillon and no herder at all, unless you count an ancient tiny fragment of German shepherd in his supermutt mix. My Jack is an extra-fluffy chihuahua/Boston terrier/supermutt of many breed fragments/poodle/shitzhu/pekanese/pomeranian. The Boston terrier was the unexpected wild card but it seems a lot of his temperament (and coloring) comes from his BT lineage. He is comical and so, so stubborn. Now that the weather has warmed up he is also the laziest dog I have ever known. He will walk a half block, or maybe two on a good day, grazing clover and other small leaves along the way (like a small cow) and then stop abruptly, digging in his heels until we turn back home (otherwise I’d have to drag him). Clearly, NOT A HERDER! 
but he comes alive running after thrown balls and toys inside the house. For my own exercise, I have to walk alone or with my old dog, who is still lively for at least mile or two. He and my 13-year-old scruffy dog became instant friends, though, and for that, I am grateful.
I would love to post a photo or two if only I could ever figure out how to do that!!!
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Oh, he sounds very cute!
Finn, my male is half Aussie, 20% Great Pyrenees, and 30% Coonhound. He’s also pretty stubborn but he’s pretty smart. Not as smart as Callie though - she’s a purebred Border Collie.
I doubt we’ll get any more dogs - we’ve had bc’s for over 30 years. These two are 5 and 6. But if we did, I’d get a smaller dog like you. Mine are 55 and 60 pounds and can get unruly and hard to manage now that we’re older.
To post photos, you select the little landscape looking icon at the top when you post:
Then you’ll get a pop up where you can select photos from your device, take a new photo, or retrieve a photo from a file folder (I guess that’s geared for pc users).
When you choose or take your photo it should show up in your post. Be sure to return a line or two before you post a photo or just check to see that the cursor is where you want it.
Hope to see a pic or two of your canine crew soon!
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I would have definitely thought border collie or Aussie also! Very cute dogs!
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My dog is a mixed breed rescue from the Rosarito/Baja area. Her health docs listed her as Catahoula Leopard mix. Upon seeing her, people guess all kinds of breeds. Basenji is most common. Someone asked if she was a McNab yesterday. I tried uploading some pictures to Google. Some of the breeds Google AI guessed are below. Most common was Australian Kelpie, followed by Mountain Feist and German Pincher. There were also some non-dog guesses including beaver, in picture at bottom.
- As Puppy (before one ear pricked up, other is still down) – Catahoula Leopard
- Looking Intently (hunting) at Lake – Australian Kelpie
- From Side – Australian Kelpie
- Stalking – Australian Kelpie
- Walking in Snow – Australian Kelpie or Potcake Dog (AI correctly guessed the specific trail, in spite of there being no obvious markers besides snow and trees)
- Standing on a Large Rock – Greek Harehound (description sounds definitive and goes in to detail about why Harehound and not Kelpie)
- Looking Up at Tree (Squirrel in Tree) – Mountain Feist
- Treeing Squirrel – Carolina Cur / Mountain Feist
- Standing in Desert – Mountain Feist or Majorca Ratter
- Standing in Snow – Majorca Ratter
- Running in Snow – Miniature Pinscher
- Running in Water – German Pincher
- Running with Other Dogs – German Pincher
- Running at Dog Beach – Sighthound Mix / Galgo Español / Greyhound
- Running by Lake – Australian Cattle Dog
- Running Towards Camera in Grassy Plateau – African Wild Dog / Cape Hunting Dog
- Running in Grassy Plateau While Carrying Something – Coyote
- Friendly Wrestling With Another Dog – New Zealand Heading Dog
- After Bite Injury – Huntaway / Mountain Cur
- Walking in Desert – A Specific German Shepherd named “Bongo” (not my dog’s name)
- From Front + Side – Indian Pariah Dog
- Standing at Edge of Lake, Looking at Ducks – Mule Deer (correctly identified the specific picnic area at Big Bear)
- Image Below – Beaver
" The image captures a moment of splashing water, likely caused by a North American Beaver (Castor canadensis), engaging in its characteristic tail-slapping behavior. This action serves as a warning signal to other beavers in the vicinity, indicating potential danger, such as the presence of a predator or human.
About the Beaver in the Image:
- Tail Slapping: Beavers are known to slap their large, flat tails loudly on the water’s surface when startled or sensing a threat, creating a significant splash.
- Purpose of the Slap: This behavior alerts other beavers in the colony to hide or be cautious, promoting mutual protection within their social structure.
- …"
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We’re getting a new puppy on Friday.
“Yellow” (her collar color at the breeder). Her actual name to be determined.
Female German Shepherd. 8 weeks old
Both parents are from Germany and schutzhund qualified.
D1 lost her 3 YO male German Shepherd to severe, sudden-onset inflammatory bowel disease this past March.
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This isn’t a happy post. Our 3 yo Dane just got diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a very aggressive bone cancer for which there is no cure. Amputation is an option but only if it hasn’t spread, and life expectancy afterwards only averages 6 months. If anyone has any knowledge of alternative treatments please share. I’ve had dogs my whole life and this one is truly the best. 
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!@#$%^^&. I am so sorry.
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So sorry, @taverngirl 
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Sadie arrived this morning. She barfed all over D1 8 times in the car on the way home.
Right now she’s exploring the house and having a snack (since the breeder didn’t feed her this morning to help minimize car sickness).
She’s such a cutie and very friendly.
She was trying to play withe breeder’s cat before she left so maybe she and the 3 cats will get along. I have 2 elderly (18-19 years old) cats and one 6 year old cat.
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We lost our beloved dog of 11 years just over a year ago, in August 2024 (the black and white one). She was 2 or 3 when we adopted her, so she did live a long life for a large dog. She was absolutely wonderful, very sweet and affectionate. A year later, we adopted a new dog (the white and brown one). She had her quirks but she’s a great dog, too. We’ve been lucky so far with our rescues.
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So sorry to hear this. Heartbreaking.
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Sorry you lost your dog. Your new brown and white dog will never replace him, but I’m so glad you have a new dog in your life. Adorable.
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