Introducing Clancy

[BGpa]

Are you going to do a DNA test for fun? I just love his look and his eyes in that middle picture are striking! The back shape is typical of most sighthounds.

Favorite ice breaker at dog park or beach, elsewhere to chat..."what mix is she? Looks like 100% "what-a-good dog" for sure!"

@Ravenbird think you are right...
Especially if she is sorta shy, sweet, like the race-track greyhound rescues we see around here. The super fast zoomies are a hint...

 

[GennyB]

African something something?

Nope. But it was a sight hound I was thinking.

 

[GennyB]

My first thought was greyhound in the mix!


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I was thinking greyhound or whippet. Just couldn't think of it for some reason. I see them all the time at lure courseing

 

[Ravenbird]

Especially if she is sorta shy, sweet, like the race-track greyhound rescues we see around here. The super fast zoomies are a hint..

Yes, that's how all the greyhounds were that I knew. Maybe I have old paper photos, we use to ride the horses with greyhounds way back in the day.

 

[Ravenbird]

I was thinking greyhound or whippet. Just couldn't think of it for some reason. I see them all the time at lure courseing

I just love watching them run. And that they are so laid back unless they're after something, totally chill about everything.

 

[GennyB]

I just love watching them run.

They are so light on their feet. Then you have the RR that sounds like a clydsdale.

 

[jazzies mum]

I hadn't thought of sighthound and it might fit. I might have to find out one day. Meantime we'll see what character he develops for more clues. I know he is much lighter on his feet than Jazz was. Clydesdale galloping fit her but Clancy sort of dances across the ground and springs over me onto his place on the bed. A bit startling to look up at a dog hovering over you looking down past all those legs!

 

[Ddski5]

That is a very obstinate intense look right there.

The Doberman look with the white patch really throws me off- definitely unique in its own right.

 

[JanS]

I was thinking greyhound or whippet. Just couldn't think of it for some reason. I see them all the time at lure courseing

That's what I was thinking too but couldn't think of it either yesterday. My friend has an IG and he has the same build, but in a way smaller package than a Whippet or Greyhound. .

 

[jazzies mum]

His hair is another clue. It's definitely longer and softer than a Dobe. Jazz had a sleek single coat. Clancy's is longer and softer with some undercoat. More short haired Border Collie than whippet or Greyhound, but there is probably what we call Heinz Variety parentage. He might only be 1/4 Dobe. He certainly missed having the Dober whine, and no back chat yet.

 

[BGpa]

I had a border cross once- very smart and a different way of communicating than a dobe, a shorter glance checking in as if looking for direction, then on his way, to do the job.

Bonnie's very direct and persistent gazs is like that one picture. Almost like "c'mon, hurry it up" giving me the clue and wondering why I am so slow on the uptake...

Back chat...grumbles, etc.
Def more in the two dobes, altho some of same in the rhodie cross...stubborn!

 

[GennyB]

His hair is another clue. It's definitely longer and softer than a Dobe. Jazz had a sleek single coat. Clancy's is longer and softer with some undercoat. More short haired Border Collie than whippet or Greyhound, but there is probably what we call Heinz Variety parentage. He might only be 1/4 Dobe. He certainly missed having the Dober whine, and no back chat yet.

I guess in the end it doesn't really matter what mix he is. He's the right mix for you.
Admittedly it is fun to try to figure out though.

 

[jazzies mum]

I guess in the end it doesn't really matter what mix he is. He's the right mix for you.
Admittedly it is fun to try to figure out though.

I think we always get the dog we need, and Clancy is such a loving pup who deserves the best. I have been missing having a real purpose, as well as missing having a companion. If I can give the little guy the confidence he needs to enjoy life to the full it will make me very happy! He already gives me some good laughs and happy moments.

 

[GennyB]

I think we always get the dog we need

I think that's true however I did have some serious doubts on this last journey. Now I know Riley was put in my life to teach me to step up. Just like Clancy was put in yours to teach you something.

 

[Ravenbird]

I guess in the end it doesn't really matter what mix he is. He's the right mix for you.
Admittedly it is fun to try to figure out though.

100%

 

[MyBuddy]

Boy, I'm late to the party!! You got Clancy the day our daughter came up from KY and I've been MIA for a couple of weeks. So this is a sweet surprise to come back to!! When I saw the "sneak peak' in the Random thread, excitement welled up in me!! Then I found this thread! He's very handsome and both of you are lucky to have found each other!! I'm so happy for you and your new companion!

 

[jazzies mum]

I've had Clancy at home with me for two weeks now, (really can't count his first few days of travelling), and he's learnt a lot! He's now worked out what isn't his to touch mostly but does still stand up at the kitchen counter sometimes. He sits and waits for his meals, sits with eye contact for treats and for leash up at the gate. No longer has to stall with anxiety out on walks but the martingale collar fixed that.
Someone came to the gate today and he had a fit but I popped him in the car so he could see me talking and not feel anxious. It's going to take some time and patience.
Big breakthrough. He let me Dremel a nail on each front foot today!
That mark on his snout is from burying and digging up his bones!

Edit to add: He had his first time left alone at home while I went out to cut firewood. Not a peep out of him and nothing destroyed. He seemed unfazed!

 

[MyBuddy]

It sounds like he's settling in fast!

Was there a backstory on how they found him?

 

[jazzies mum]

It sounds like he's settling in fast!

Was there a backstory on how they found him?

I asked but the only info they had was that he'd been picked up as a stray and no one claimed him. I'd say he's not been abused but he's had no education or experience in life.

 

[Ravenbird]

He let me Dremel a nail on each front foot today!

White toes are a bonus - I'd almost forgotten how nice that can be but was the first thing I thought of when you said that!