Coat/Color question.

Jessiewessie99 · 04-22-2010, 07:51 PM

OK. So the way Tanner's coat kinda confuses me. Hi coat is more fluffy and longer than Molly's. His tail, remind me of like a Malamute's or Husky's tail. Its so plush or fluffy.lol. I love it too!

Also, when we got Tanner, he was listed as "German Shepherd Mix". Well figured that because, he has a white spot on his chest, and white or gray on his paws and chin. For those who breed and/or own Black German Shepherds, do any of your dogs or puppies look like this or have this in their coats?

Here are some pics of Tanner:

You can see his gray chin aka his "goatee"

You can probably see how Tanner's coat is longer than Molly's.

You can see his white spot, and his coat

His fluffiness and fluffy tail

Him and more fluffiness.

Tanner walking but you can see his fluffiness

White spot

A good photo of Tanner's white spot and fluffiness:

Also, he has a wide forehead. But I am just curious about his coat and some of the whiteness.

I love Tanner very much! He is my baby boy! His personality is perfect, he will give you his paw!

I am just wondering about this, if you think he is something else, feel free to say. If you think he is full, thats great too. Nothing will change how much I love Tanner.

Thanks in advance!

BlackGSD · 04-22-2010, 07:56 PM

He is a handsome dude.

He does look like a mix to me. Not because of the white spot on his chest, there are plenty of purebred, registered GSDs that have white on their chests.

His build is that makes me say "mix". In some pics his head looks quite "shepherdy" and in others, not so much.

Jessiewessie99 · 04-22-2010, 07:59 PM

Thanks.

My dad was thinking Lab, because of his forehead. My aunt and her family have a yellow lab and he has a similar forehead.

My mom said bear.lol

Jessiewessie99 · 04-22-2010, 08:47 PM

Also breeders, who breed black gsds are welcome to add their input.

boeselager · 04-24-2010, 12:12 PM

I'm with Tracy on this one. He looks to be a GSD, but it's his structure that makes me think otherwise. White spots are pretty common on GSD's, especially when their pups. The white spot usually grows out though. If you really want to know, you can always do a DNA test on him to find out exactly what he is.

Jessiewessie99 · 04-24-2010, 03:36 PM

I heard DNA tests were not very accurate or not reliable.

Depending on the cost, I may consider it.

Jessiewessie99 · 04-25-2010, 06:07 PM

Some are saying Norwegian Elkhound.lol

04-22-2010, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Coat/Color question. OK. So the way Tanner's coat kinda confuses me. Hi coat is more fluffy and longer than Molly's. His tail, remind me of like a Malamute's or Husky's tail. Its so plush or fluffy.lol. I love it too! Also, when we got Tanner, he was listed as "German Shepherd Mix". Well figured that because, he has a white spot on his chest, and white or gray on his paws and chin. For those who breed and/or own Black German Shepherds, do any of your dogs or puppies look like this or have this in their coats? Here are some pics of Tanner: You can see his gray chin aka his "goatee" You can probably see how Tanner's coat is longer than Molly's. You can see his white spot, and his coat His fluffiness and fluffy tail Him and more fluffiness. Tanner walking but you can see his fluffiness White spot A good photo of Tanner's white spot and fluffiness: Also, he has a wide forehead. But I am just curious about his coat and some of the whiteness. I love Tanner very much! He is my baby boy! His personality is perfect, he will give you his paw! I am just wondering about this, if you think he is something else, feel free to say. If you think he is full, thats great too. Nothing will change how much I love Tanner. Thanks in advance! __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

04-22-2010, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	He is a handsome dude. He does look like a mix to me. Not because of the white spot on his chest, there are plenty of purebred, registered GSDs that have white on their chests. His build is that makes me say "mix". In some pics his head looks quite "shepherdy" and in others, not so much. __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

04-22-2010, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Thanks. My dad was thinking Lab, because of his forehead. My aunt and her family have a yellow lab and he has a similar forehead. My mom said bear.lol __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

04-22-2010, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Also breeders, who breed black gsds are welcome to add their input. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

04-24-2010, 12:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
boeselager Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 807	I'm with Tracy on this one. He looks to be a GSD, but it's his structure that makes me think otherwise. White spots are pretty common on GSD's, especially when their pups. The white spot usually grows out though. If you really want to know, you can always do a DNA test on him to find out exactly what he is. __________________ Kelly S http://www.boeselagerkennel.com

04-24-2010, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	I heard DNA tests were not very accurate or not reliable. Depending on the cost, I may consider it. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

04-25-2010, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Some are saying Norwegian Elkhound.lol __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

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