Tanner's mystery Mix.lol.

Jessiewessie99 · 04-25-2010, 03:37 AM

Well, I did some searching and I think I may know what Tanner maybe mixed with: Norwegian Elkhound.lol.

I did some googling and sure enough he looks like he could have Norwegian Elkhound in him!

Even if he isn't I will still love my Tanzy baby!

See if you can see any similarities, I can.
Norwegian Elkounds:

Black Norwegian Elkhound Information and Pictures, Black Norwegian Elkhounds

Now Tanner:

See any similarities?Well anyways, I love my Tanzers no matter what.

Trina · 04-26-2010, 08:55 AM

Could be...is Tanner's weight & height comparable to a Norwegian Elkhound? His tail doesn't look as tightly wound, but since he's a mix, no surprise there.

We got an Elkhound when I was 10 because that was the closest breed we could find that looked like the stray we had taken in previously. He (the stray)was also all black except for white patch on his chest and four white paws. Our elkhound was the traditional black & silver coloring. She was a real sweetheart, too.

I suppose a lot of mixed breeds may favor the Elkhound because it's such an ancient breed.

Jessiewessie99 · 04-26-2010, 02:47 PM

I never met an Elkhound in person, but I was reading about their behavior and such and alot of it is alot like Tanner. I am 5'6 3/4 inches, and when Tanner is his hind legs he is about 2-3 inches taller. I haven't weighed him yet.

sit,stay · 04-26-2010, 02:57 PM

If he is that big, relative to your height, maybe Akita would be another possibility regarding his breed mix?
Sheilah

Jessiewessie99 · 04-26-2010, 03:25 PM

I am really thinking about a DNA Test...lol

Lin · 04-26-2010, 04:15 PM

The DNA test really isn't that accurate, I think you commented in the thread that I posted the youtube of a pit bull coming back as border collie?

Jessiewessie99 · 04-26-2010, 05:46 PM

Someone said Tanner may have Border Collie in him

Jessiewessie99 · 05-13-2010, 03:53 AM

After some reading and talking with Norwegian Elkhound owners, I am pretty sure Tanner is part Norwegian Elkhound.lol

ingenerate · 05-13-2010, 04:11 AM

I'm leaning more towards an akita/gsd mix, but it could also be a Elkhound mix. Right now I have a female gsd/akita mix and her tail is the length and size of a pure bred gsd but curls up in a big circle and touches her back while she is walking but she only does this about 50 percent of the time. Just love your dog knowing it is unique and one of a kind. Thats the thing I like about mixes.

Jessiewessie99 · 05-14-2010, 04:23 AM

Tanner's tail has never curled tightly over and touched his back ever.

04-25-2010, 03:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,819	Tanner's mystery Mix.lol. Well, I did some searching and I think I may know what Tanner maybe mixed with: Norwegian Elkhound.lol. I did some googling and sure enough he looks like he could have Norwegian Elkhound in him! Even if he isn't I will still love my Tanzy baby! See if you can see any similarities, I can. Norwegian Elkounds: Black Norwegian Elkhound Information and Pictures, Black Norwegian Elkhounds Now Tanner: See any similarities?Well anyways, I love my Tanzers no matter what. __________________ 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

04-26-2010, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trina Master Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 611	Could be...is Tanner's weight & height comparable to a Norwegian Elkhound? His tail doesn't look as tightly wound, but since he's a mix, no surprise there. We got an Elkhound when I was 10 because that was the closest breed we could find that looked like the stray we had taken in previously. He (the stray)was also all black except for white patch on his chest and four white paws. Our elkhound was the traditional black & silver coloring. She was a real sweetheart, too. I suppose a lot of mixed breeds may favor the Elkhound because it's such an ancient breed. __________________ Maximus, Long Coat German Shepherd Dog Tora, Mixed Breed

04-26-2010, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,819	I never met an Elkhound in person, but I was reading about their behavior and such and alot of it is alot like Tanner. I am 5'6 3/4 inches, and when Tanner is his hind legs he is about 2-3 inches taller. I haven't weighed him yet. __________________ 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

04-26-2010, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,819	I am really thinking about a DNA Test...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

04-26-2010, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,819	Someone said Tanner may have Border Collie in him __________________ 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

04-26-2010, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
sit,stay Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,651	If he is that big, relative to your height, maybe Akita would be another possibility regarding his breed mix? Sheilah

04-26-2010, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lin Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 3,422	The DNA test really isn't that accurate, I think you commented in the thread that I posted the youtube of a pit bull coming back as border collie?

05-13-2010, 03:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,819	After some reading and talking with Norwegian Elkhound owners, I am pretty sure Tanner is part 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

05-13-2010, 04:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
ingenerate Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 26	I'm leaning more towards an akita/gsd mix, but it could also be a Elkhound mix. Right now I have a female gsd/akita mix and her tail is the length and size of a pure bred gsd but curls up in a big circle and touches her back while she is walking but she only does this about 50 percent of the time. Just love your dog knowing it is unique and one of a kind. Thats the thing I like about mixes.

05-14-2010, 04:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,819	Tanner's tail has never curled tightly over and touched his back ever. __________________ 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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