What is Coda?
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 17:13 last edited by
Looks like a springer cross to me. Maybe part Britney Spaniel? Definitely the coloration of one. But seems a bit large for that.
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 17:13 last edited by
Epagneul Breton, my sister used to breed them. Good hunting dawgs…
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 18:49 last edited by
Looks like a lot of brittany spaniel in him (ex friends had 2) and the head looks like a dead ringer and with the spots on him, that's what I'd say.
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 21:27 last edited by
before i saw the other answers, i too thought brittneyX Does he show any pointing/setting tendancies?
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 22:06 last edited by
I was thinking Pointer/Setter cross…could be Pointer/Brittany. The shape of the head/muzzle looks very Pointerish...but the body shape and feathering looks more like a Setter.
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 22:10 last edited by
Shear size makes me think otherwise. He said that the mix is 3-4 times the size of his B. Shouldn't Brittanys be close to same size just heavier? To be that much bigger, makes me think it's got to be larger breeds.
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 22:26 last edited by
Shear size makes me think otherwise. He said that the mix is 3-4 times the size of his B. Shouldn't Brittanys be close to same size just heavier? To be that much bigger, makes me think it's got to be larger breeds.
I should have been more clear, because that's misleading. Lola is only 16.5 pounds today, so she is on the tiny side. I took Coda to the vet today & he weighed 49 pounds.
An animal control officer was there to pick up a stray. When I told her & the receptionist I had no idea what he is & asked for input, the first thing they both said was "Saint Bernard, but only in the face." His bone structure is much more delicate than a Saint Bernard, and its ONLY the face that looks like Saint Bernard.
I hadn't thought Brittany Spaniel. He does have that look, but based on his size, I think its unlikely.
I was looking at setters online, and he looks to me like a red & white Irish setter. Yesterday he spotted a bird at the park, and he pointed a bit. He doesn't have as much feathering as pure bred setters, but his fur is white & silky & long. And its hard to see in the pictures, but his entire body is covered with very very light brown spots.
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wrote on 15 Dec 2008, 23:37 last edited by
If you're still leaning towards a saint bernard, but it doesn't fit, try other swiss dogs, like a greater swiss mountain dog., but they're short coated.
With that many spots, I still think some sort of heeler mix.
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wrote on 16 Dec 2008, 00:14 last edited by
check out the Llewellin setter (a strain of Eng setter) on this page:
http://classifieds.breedersclub.net/breedersclub/webumake/breedersclub/jreardan/
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wrote on 16 Dec 2008, 00:30 last edited by
Britney and Lab. or English setter and lab. The lab would make the face a bit broader giving it more of the St. look - ticking and structure looks more like setter to me but - who knows - could be 3 things or 4 … Irish R&W is a remote possibility more because they are first not as big as you think and 2nd as a reletively rare breed - they pretty much know where all of them are.
I'm sure however he loves having a home of their own. Kudo's to you!
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wrote on 16 Dec 2008, 01:24 last edited by
He's cute, I thought Springer Spaniel mix too when I first saw the picture but I can see where you could see how he looks like a Saint Bernard in his face.
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wrote on 16 Dec 2008, 01:44 last edited by
Whatever mix he is, he is lovely.
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wrote on 17 Dec 2008, 02:43 last edited by
I looked up every suggestion so far in this thread, and my conclusion is: he could be anything!!! Haha. If I had an extra $300 laying around, I'd do a DNA test to satisfy my curiosity! I guess until then, he's just Coda!
By the way, he's looking for a new home. If anybody knows anybody who is looking for a dog, he's great & I highly recommend him to any home that isn't a small apartment with two resident basenjis!
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wrote on 1 Jan 2009, 16:05 last edited by
check out the Llewellin setter (a strain of Eng setter) on this page:
http://classifieds.breedersclub.net/breedersclub/webumake/breedersclub/jreardan/
This was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the dog. He looks just like one to me.
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wrote on 1 Jan 2009, 17:09 last edited by
Here is a photo album on Another Chance for English Setters (ACES) are national English Setter rescue group.
http://www.englishsetterrescue.org/family-album/adoptions-2008.html
Coda looks not too different from some of these dogs. It might be worth contacting them to see if they can help you place him.
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wrote on 1 Jan 2009, 22:46 last edited by
The MARS Company has a DNA test called the WISDOM Panel. It does 5 generations, 120 breeds. If you really want to know. My guess would be Brittany X Dalmatian.
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wrote on 1 Jan 2009, 22:50 last edited by
The MARS Company has a DNA test called the WISDOM Panel. It does 5 generations, 120 breeds. If you really want to know. My guess would be Brittany X Dalmatian.
If I had the money, I definitely would have done that just to satisfy my curiosity! Good news though…. whatever he is, he has a home! He went to Andrew's sister, which I know is a great home for any dog! He will be an only child so he will be well cared for & spoiled! Yay!
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wrote on 3 Jan 2009, 01:26 last edited by
Yea! I love happy endings. I have seen the DNA test for under $70 if anyone really cares. He is really pretty, whatever he is.
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wrote on 3 Jan 2009, 15:01 last edited by
i'm so happy to hear that. and this means you'll get to see him on a regular basis, right?
