We've Got a New Dog

January 30, 2026, 06:35 PM

TMats

We've Got a New Dog

Quite some time ago I posted that the time was nearing to let our GSD, Jade, go. She was about 13 years old and the time came. We did not replace her quickly.

Just this week, we drove up to Montana and picked up this young girl, a 15 month old tri-cross: Dutch shepherd, Mal, and GSD. The Dutchie in her is quite obviously the dominent breed. Someday I may even share the story of her relatively short life and how she came to be in Wyoming, after being whelped near Fayetteville, NC.

She's a sweetheart, probably the main reason we were able to get her, and even prettier than she looks in the photo.

January 30, 2026, 06:45 PM

92fstech

Congrats, what a beautiful girl, and I'm sure with those three breeds in her she's going to be an exceptionally intelligent dog!

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January 30, 2026, 07:14 PM

bronsht

Good for you and congrats!

January 30, 2026, 07:16 PM

229DAK

Are you sure the fence is tall enough?

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January 30, 2026, 07:41 PM

TMats

quote:
Originally posted by 229DAK:
Are you sure the fence is tall enough?

No, but then our GSD was working line bred and extremely athletic. She could easily jump up into the crotch of a tree 6’ or more in height; she never once tried to jump out.

January 30, 2026, 07:43 PM

LS1 GTO

She’s making sure you’re holding her beer…

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers

The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...

January 30, 2026, 08:11 PM

Bassamatic

Somebody's been digging some holes around that fence.

Nice looking gal.

January 30, 2026, 08:18 PM

Riley

Congrats, good looking pup!

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January 30, 2026, 08:18 PM

TMats

quote:
Originally posted by Bassamatic:
Somebody's been digging some holes around that fence. Nice looking gal.

This is her first day here. Those aren’t holes, those are flagstone pavers. Pro-tip: flagstone along a fenceline form a pathway for a trotting dog to travel the perimeter—no worn out grass at all.

January 30, 2026, 10:24 PM

P-220

Congratulations!!!

Nothing like a Dog!!!

January 30, 2026, 11:12 PM

Valpo Fz

I love a Dutch/Mal mix! Whip smart and stays in a 4’ fenced yard because she chooses to. KikiBrynn and I say enjoy!

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YAT-YAS

January 31, 2026, 07:38 AM

MRBTX

Beautiful dogs.

January 31, 2026, 08:28 AM

Valpo Fz

Thanks, the one on the left is Dutch/Pit and the one on the right is half Dutch/ half Mal.

" The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State" Art 1 Sec 32 Indiana State Constitution

YAT-YAS

January 31, 2026, 09:45 AM

liner

Congrats, she’s beautiful. Both of my working line GSheps can jump a 6 foot fence. As someone mentioned in this thread they chose not too…

January 31, 2026, 09:47 AM

alreadydead

beautiful dog and a fine looking fence!

January 31, 2026, 11:05 AM

Graniteguy

Is that fence tall enough to keep her in the yard?

January 31, 2026, 11:48 AM

TMats

quote:
Originally posted by Graniteguy:
Is that fence tall enough to keep her in the yard?

Read above a few posts.

January 31, 2026, 12:19 PM

coloradohunter44

Congrats! I hope you have many many years of time together. I miss my last doggy every single day. I can't seem to talk the wife into another one yet.