Vet asked me what type of dog is Kira.. seriously?

[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by Freestep

A "different type of GSD breed"? Either it's a GSD or it isn't, and Kira should not "easily be mistaken" for anything else. I don't care what kind of dogs roam the local neighborhood--a doctor of veterinary medicine should be able to recognize at least the most common breeds when they're right under his nose!

Now, if you have a rare or relatively new breed, then I could understand if the vet doesn't recognize it, but I would expect the vet to do a bit of reading and research into a breed he's not familiar with. Certain breeds are prone to certain diseases and maladies, so it's medically relevant.

Yeah.. I knew I used the wrong choice of words.

But I also agree 100%. I don't think she looks any different that any other full pedigree GSD, and honestly was offended, but didn't want to say it.
I admit it, I was taken back by his comment, and his half hearted joke abut her rather small frame for a GSD.

As far as my comment about a different breed...I meant it in a sense that she's a "type" of GSD, not seen too often around here.

Here's some more "fluffiness".. LOL

[SueDoNimm]

She is very fluffy! And beautiful.

Is her coat a stock coat, or is there another name for a coat that's fluffy, but not as long as a long coat?


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[Chicagocanine]

Originally Posted by SueDoNimm

She is very fluffy! And beautiful.

Is her coat a stock coat, or is there another name for a coat that's fluffy, but not as long as a long coat?


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Unofficially, they call that a plush coat.

[Angelina03]

Wow. The whole thing is quite bizarre.


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[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by Angelina03

Wow. The whole thing is quite bizarre.


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I'm not surprised....
Seems to be the story of my life.


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[nokiaa35]

aaa looks definately like a GSD when she's laying,but legs looks little bit short ... But you know there's a lot GSD mix which looks like huskys,rotts or other breeds,but they still call them a gsd ...Its sad... you fearlessly can call her a GSD

[KZoppa]

my issue is always when I put exactly what breed i have on the paperwork and i get the paperwork back and the birthday for the dog is wrong AND the breed is something like collie mix when i clearly put specifics on there. I also expect my vet to have a clue about the more common breeds for health reasons.