Tag Archives: Shelter Dogs

Made in Germany

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Gambit’s DNA test results indicate that he is a quarter Chow Chow, 1/8 of two other breeds, and half purebred shelter mutt. One of those other eighths was another breed we’re having difficulty seeing in him in terms of appearance, … Continue reading →

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… with a curly tail

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Since he reached adulthood, we’ve called Gambit a Dobie hound with a curly tail. So, now that a DNA test did not find Doberman as one of the top five potential ancestors of Gambit’s 4 mixed breed great-grandparents, where might … Continue reading →

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What kind of dog is Gambit?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

The kind that happily crushes his birthday tennis balls in 60 seconds tops. The kind that has long, lanky legs. The kind that has a very thin, short coat except on the back of his neck. The kind with chiseled … Continue reading →

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Adulthood

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Couches for Breakfast

Happy birthday, Gambo! At three, you’re supposed to be a real, fully grown up dog and completely through adolescence, right? One and two brought some changes. Maybe three will mean learning to control that cold nose of yours! Soon, though, … Continue reading →