A rescue quiz
Which of these dogs is an OES (or OES mix)? http://www.woofreport.com/top-dogs/images/E3.jpg http://www.woofreport.com/top-dogs/images/img5826854108494.jpg http://www.woofreport.com/top-dogs/images/h.jpg |
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I'm not even going to try this one  But the second picture looks like 2 good candidates for the OES Maltese cross  |
kerry wrote: Moderators: Please excuse or move if you think this belongs elsewhere
Which of these dogs is an OES (or OES mix)? http://www.woofreport.com/top-dogs/images/E3.jpg http://www.woofreport.com/top-dogs/images/img5826854108494.jpg http://www.woofreport.com/top-dogs/images/h.jpg #1-yes, #2-no #3-maybe?  otherwise a Beardie! |
| hmmm, maybe #1 but i say no for the others. |
| Is there a known right or wrong answer? |
ravenmoonart wrote: #1-yes, #2-no #3-maybe?
otherwise a Beardie!I think I'll go with this answer... Is it a trick question? |
| My guess is all three "No"
Just my guess |
| Ok... this has had my curiousity so I cheated and followed the url back to their info! I won't tell though |
| Why is the titled "Rescue Quiz"?
Breed specific rescues know what their breed looks like.  |
| not sure--think only # 3. |
Puzzled wrote: Why is the titled "Rescue Quiz"?
Breed specific rescues know what their breed looks like. You'd think so, but not necessarily true
My personal favorite: yes, the dog is tan and white (and 35 lbs) but it is a purebred OES because according to that (OES) breed rescue, OES come in that color, it's just that the breed standard is too picky about colors
It was probably a terrier mix of some sort with not a trace of OES. Mind you, you'd think breed rescues that consist mainly of breeders would at least do a decent job of IDing OES, but we got one dog in we were sure was an OES-Poodle mix who DNA'd purebred OES. The only reason we bothered to DNA test her was because she came with AKC registration. Had she come back a mix as we fully expected her to, we would have contacted the AKC and ask that they inspect the breeder (this breeder had single-handedly done more than her share to ensure we were busy placing dogs this spring, some of them with interesting temperaments, and we were not happy with her to put it politely). We later had a full sister of hers relinquished to rescue as well whom we placed. As much as we cringed, we had to place them as purebreds.  Sweet dogs mind you. They would have placed just as easily as mixes.
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I once had to go ID for rescure on a mix. I was told it was asn OES mix & to give the rescue group my thoughts. If I felt there was OES in it, they'd place it as an OES mix. It was totally black (sort of a charcoal black), clipped down coat & at first my thoughts were Bouvier mix. Once he moved I told them, "Yep, he's got OES in him". Might have had Bouvier mostly as his appearance leaned more that way but the head & the movement was definitely OES. So he was placed as an OES mix. Other times I have ID'd dogs for rescue & I have to say, they are listed as purebred OES & they are so far from looking like on OES that you can barely see anything in them that would be that breed.  |
| I asm not telling yet who is right but at least one person is - and it is called a rescue quiz because I have seen a number of rescues called OES's that even I went HUH? But the point is its suppossed to be FUN!!
And Kristine and Marilyn don't think I didn't notice neither of you were brae enough to guess |
| I have zero background in doing this sort of thing; all of them look as though they could be mixes to me; and the first could be all OES? His muzzle looks a bit pointed, but (if you'll excuse me for saying something that may sound rude) I've seen poorly bred OES with that long pointy snout before. |
Darth Snuggle wrote: I have zero background in doing this sort of thing; all of them look as though they could be mixes to me; and the first could be all OES? His muzzle looks a bit pointed, but (if you'll excuse me for saying something that may sound rude) I've seen poorly bred OES with that long pointy snout before.
Doesn't sound rude to me - standard says no snipey muzzles - doesn't mean people don't breed them. |
| I'd pick mix on the first one and no OES on the second and third. |
kerry wrote: And Kristine and Marilyn don't think I didn't notice neither of you were brae enough to guess
We've never claimed to be brave necessarily but neither if us has "DUMB" written across our forehead either! I think we've learned when to hazard a guess & when not! It will be interesting to see the results! |
| I'm not sure either, but I don't think any of them are. It's often hard to tell from just face shots, though. Beardies, PONs, TTs, can look like sheepies in the face.
Fun to guess, though!  |
Beaureguard's Mom wrote: I'm not sure either, but I don't think any of them are. It's often hard to tell from just face shots, though.
Beardies, PONs, TTs, can look like sheepies in the face. Fun to guess, though! I'm actually leaning more towards none myself but I feel like this is going to be a trick question and we'll find out either they all are or none are so I figured I guess in between. |
ChSheepdogs wrote: We've never claimed to be brave necessarily but neither if us has "DUMB" written across our forehead either! I think we've learned when to hazard a guess & when not!
It will be interesting to see the results!What Marilyn said <snicker> Kristine  |
| I bet the last guy is a Tibetan Terrier |
| OOps I almost forgot to update this before i left early for the weekend, than again..... |
kerry wrote: Darth Snuggle wrote: I have zero background in doing this sort of thing; all of them look as though they could be mixes to me; and the first could be all OES? His muzzle looks a bit pointed, but (if you'll excuse me for saying something that may sound rude) I've seen poorly bred OES with that long pointy snout before. Doesn't sound rude to me - standard says no snipey muzzles - doesn't mean people don't breed them. I know, but I think it sounds rude. I've met lots of wonderful sheepies with long pointy muzzles, the "wrong" kind of coat, and other assorted things that would be viewed by the standard as a short coming. Heck; I'm pretty sure my own Luna has a coat that is probably too wavy. But they were great dogs and much loved. To point out physical attributes that don't meet standard but also don't detract from what are amazing pets just sounds sort of shallow; and I'm not that kind of person. |
Lil Walty wrote: I bet the last guy is a Tibetan Terrier
That's what I was thinking. |
Darth Snuggle wrote: kerry wrote: Darth Snuggle wrote: I have zero background in doing this sort of thing; all of them look as though they could be mixes to me; and the first could be all OES? His muzzle looks a bit pointed, but (if you'll excuse me for saying something that may sound rude) I've seen poorly bred OES with that long pointy snout before. Doesn't sound rude to me - standard says no snipey muzzles - doesn't mean people don't breed them. I know, but I think it sounds rude. I've met lots of wonderful sheepies with long pointy muzzles, the "wrong" kind of coat, and other assorted things that would be viewed by the standard as a short coming. Heck; I'm pretty sure my own Luna has a coat that is probably too wavy. But they were great dogs and much loved. To point out physical attributes that don't meet standard but also don't detract from what are amazing pets just sounds sort of shallow; and I'm not that kind of person. No, it's not shallow. The standard is what makes the OES breed. Breeders work very hard to keep the breed strong. The physical deviations don't detract from them being good pets but those dogs aren't what the breed really is supposed to be. That's just the way it is. I think the majority of us on here either own or have owned a dog that, ultimately, is a crappy Old English Sheepdog but the best friend we'll ever have. Physical stuff doesn't matter when you love your dog but, at the same time, we don't want to encourage those traits by breeding or further patronizing those that breed those type of dogs, otherwise we'll get further and further away from what the breed is supposed to be. |
| Mix on the first one because of the snipey muzzle
2nd lot not OES 3rd one Maybe all oes, nice square muzzle and double patched eyes, head and muzzle look more OES in construction then Beardie. OK so when are you revealing who is who in the zoo ?  |
| Beardie, Maltese and Tibetan Terrier |
irescueoes wrote: Beardie, Maltese and Tibetan Terrier
Marty -- that was my guess too!
If any of them turn out to be OES, I'm going to be eating crow, eh? |
| Okay none are OES, those that said Tibetan Terrier on the third one - Good Job!!!
Number one, is a Beardie - I still say OES and Beardies have to be related. No one guessed right on number two, well other than they aren't OES. The are Coton de Tulear (and very very cute!!!!) ALL THREE of there caught my eye when looking at pictures so I thought why not share. |
Do we get a prize if we guessed correct?! |
| Eating crow on #2.
Thank goodness I only volunteer for OES rescue .. |
| if someone had gotten number 2 right I might have considered it ! |
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