[1234kalle4321]

Hello everyone,

Any suggestions / discussion about how tall I can expect this little guy to become?
I think about adopting him, but am quite insecure about his size.
He is said to be 4 months old, when that picture was uploaded mid october.

Thanks!

 

[LeoRose]

Pretty baby! Do you have any idea what breeds are in the mix? He looks like some of the Border Collie x Great Pyrenees crosses I've seen that range anywhere from "larger BC size" to "smaller GP size".

 

[1234kalle4321]

He's a romanian street dog, so I'm pretty sure there's some herding and livestock guardian dog in there, but that's about all I know....

 

[Knute]

Go ahead and adopt.

What is attracting you to this particular pup? I have doubts if you are terribly concerned about his adult size. Otherwise, you would be looking at known smaller breeds and not looking a mix.

 

[1234kalle4321]

Don't get me wrong, I would want him to get big!
I am looking for that.

 

[Knute]

Then if that is your desire. I suggest you take a look at specific large breeds or know who the parents are of the pup.

Otherwise, just roll the dice on a mix breed street dog.

 

[LeoRose]

I adopted a stray puppy that I was hoping would be in the 75 pound range as an adult. I wound up with a 48 pound dynamo that I wouldn't have traded for the world.

That said, if you really want a larger dog, then go with one that is either a purebred or a crossbred that you know what breeds went into the mix.

 

[hanksimon]

Height is difficult to estimate without a little more knowledge about the parents. But, you may be able to guess from the current weight, b/c in general, a 4mos puppy may double in weight when full grown. And, you can look at dogs of similar 'breeds' [?] to see how big a dog of the estimated weight will be.