Something wild about my boy ~0.o~
By rebelann1949
@rebelann (111164)
El Paso, Texas
October 21, 2021 11:04pm CST
I have spent a little time ...... yes, I do mean a little, Roscoe is a handful ..... looking at different dog breeds to see which ones might have a mane.
So far the only canines I've seen with a mane similar to Roscoes is either a wolf or coyote. I think I will need to get a DNA test done one day.
@sallypup you're the one who got me thinking of DNA testing, thanks.
Ok, nough bout that, time for some giggles, do you have magpies where you live? I've always liked those cartoons about magpies but I've never seen any here.
These extremely intelligent magpies like to goof around every now and then, like this one who grabbed ahold of a hanging towel and dangled upside down from i...
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 21
So far from the few I have checked it would cost between $59 for the cheap site or well over $100 for the site that gives the best test. I have checked and read a few articles about it and they do not recommend the cheap DNA tests because they are not reliable.
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@RebeccasFarm (86757)
• United States
23 Oct 21
that magpie omg so funny
Roscoe is a living doll..yes find out what he is2 people like this
@RebeccasFarm (86757)
• United States
23 Oct 21
@rebelann Oh do you Rebel..there are a million magpies here
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@sallypup (57858)
• Centralia, Washington
22 Oct 21
Thanks for mentioning me. I am totally curious about your adorable pooch. Is he wire haired or soft to the touch? I have never seen a pooch who looks like him. He is one grand looking boy. I wish you luck with his learning to work with you. Oh- forgot about the magpies. Tons and tons of magpies here. Weird but true: magpies here on the east side of WA state. None on the west side. Blue jays over there instead. They are noisy and steal eggs and anything meat wise and of course love road kill.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 21
You're welcome.
It's more or less a GSD coat but it repels water pretty good and he doesn't shed a lot.
They just seem so funny, I didn't know they like road kill. Hey, I've seen mourning doves steal eggs or baby chicks, I think a lot of birds do that.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
22 Oct 21
the video is as always, delightful!
we had my daughters dog tested (DNA) the results were interesting. not at all what we expected.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 21
You do know that when I look for videos I have you in mind, right? Glad you liked it.
That's what scares me, I don't want some DNA weirdo to report my dog to ASPCA and have them swoop down on me and tell me I have to give them my dog because he has wolf or coyote in him, I just figure most dogs do anyway.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
22 Oct 21
@rebelann i wonder if they could do that (and thank you, I look forward to your videos!!!!)
can they? i mean as far as I know the dog has to be a danger first.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
23 Oct 21
@rebelann that can be a hard bad habit to train them out of. it is the natural process for dogs sometimes!
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
22 Oct 21
There's no magpie bird in our place.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
22 Oct 21
@rebelann Yeah but it usually plays the role of villain.
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@MidnightMunchies (280)
• United States
22 Oct 21
Never seen any around here, but nice dog! Looks a lot like Danny Boy. (My dog)
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@MidnightMunchies (280)
• United States
23 Oct 21
@rebelann Danny's a Shep mix, I think with Retriever or Collie. This boy loves to hunt, I try to discourage it. Here he is.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Oct 21
Oh my gosh - did Roscoe grow again? He looks pretty big here and that mane (I totally see it) makes him look "bigger". It would be interesting to know the results of a DNA test . . . ya could be quite surprised! We don't get magpies here (that white and black is so striking), only completely black crows.
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Oct 21
@rebelann We've known each other for a long while now - you can call me anything you want 
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Oh my - and how many months is he now (and still growing I suppose)? He sure is big and strong!
Hee hee. I actually love big dogs . . . if we ever got a dog, I'd want a big one. My husband and kids say so too. We just don't have much room here. I know it takes a lot of energy . . . but at the same time I know you have a lot of experience with furry critters, so that's a big plus.
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Oh my - and how many months is he now (and still growing I suppose)? He sure is big and strong!
Hee hee. I actually love big dogs . . . if we ever got a dog, I'd want a big one. My husband and kids say so too. We just don't have much room here. I know it takes a lot of energy . . . but at the same time I know you have a lot of experience with furry critters, so that's a big plus.1 person likes this
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
23 Oct 21
Oh good, I feel the same way.
He's 9 months old but will be 10 months on the 7th of November. Thanks for the vote of confidence but I'm realizing that although I know quite a bit about German Shepherd/Lab mixes I've never before had a German Shepherd/terrier mix and boy is that a totally different kinda mix. He seems to have gotten more of the terrier characteristics than German Shepherd.
How're thing going there, I just saw on the news that they're now worried about flash flooding. I swear, CA is really getting hit hard by Mother Nature.
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 21
Hey Smiley .... I hope you don't mind the nickname .... good to see ya.
Oh yes, this boy is at least 50 to 55 lbs, my neighbors female german shepherd weighs 60 lbs and he's almost as tall as she is but is a little leaner. He's very strong too.
Who knew I'd end up with a big dog 
........ ok, it's gotta be karma, I used to pray for a big dog of my own, HA!!! So karma waits til I'm in my early 70s to give me one **slapping my forehead**
Oh yes, this boy is at least 50 to 55 lbs, my neighbors female german shepherd weighs 60 lbs and he's almost as tall as she is but is a little leaner. He's very strong too.
Who knew I'd end up with a big dog ........ ok, it's gotta be karma, I used to pray for a big dog of my own, HA!!! So karma waits til I'm in my early 70s to give me one **slapping my forehead**1 person likes this
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Oct 21
Yes, they are much more intelligent then people realize.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
22 Oct 21
We have many birds….no magpies, although I have seen them when we’ve travelled.
Some of our large birds are bald eagles, osprey, ravens….
Crows are constant visitors as well as pigeons, blue jays the odd pheasant…. And oh, so many small birds.
Yesterday morning, hubby spotted a couple of foxes in the field across the road from our house.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 21
Oh wow, that must really be awesome. You have constant natural entertainment, I envy you.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
23 Oct 21
@rebelann we are blessed to see a parade of wildlife….now if we could train people to be humane and considerate, life would be perfect
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
22 Oct 21
He looks like he needs a good ear scratching and a belly rub. I'm not certain what influence there is in his lineage to give him that mane, though. However, here is an article about "lion" type that might interest you:
As for magpies, I think that they live in the region, but I've not seen any about. Of course, as with all bird related questions, the best ones to ask would be the cats. They are quite diligent in their study of the local bird populations.
I'm not certain what influence there is in his lineage to give him that mane, though. However, here is an article about "lion" type that might interest you:
As for magpies, I think that they live in the region, but I've not seen any about. Of course, as with all bird related questions, the best ones to ask would be the cats. They are quite diligent in their study of the local bird populations. https://www.rd.com/list/dogs-that-look-like-lions/
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 21
Yes, he sure can be then after I've spent half the day following him around outside and at least a third of the time we're indoors playing I am exhausted, I feel so sorry for him cuz I'z old and he needs to play.
Needless to say I get nothing done around here.
@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Oct 21
He has a lot of terrier but I have not seen a terrier with a mane like his. In fact I can not find an image of any breed that has a mane ..... wolves and coyotes do though.
