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So I know a few people on here have these awesome little dogs.

What can yall tell me about them?
Temperament, living style, size, versatility, train ability, etc.

I know all of that varies from dog to dog seeing as how they aren't really a breed (unless I haven't been looking hard enough and they are lol).

And feel free to post pictures :D
 

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Hopefully Skittledoo sees this, since she has an adult. ;)

Here's somewhat of a "standard" I wrote up for my blog, based on what I've seen and what RD has told me about them:

A medium sized, short coated, slender dog with long legs, a curved tail and prick (or semi-prick) ears. Average weight is 35-55lbs. The head is dry and wedge shaped, with dark brown or black eyes. Body shape is reminiscent of a sighthound, with decent ribspring, depth of chest and a defined tuck-up. Front legs turn neither in nor out, and the legs are long and refined - yet strong. Front is well angulated, and pasterns are only slightly let down. Rear is moderately angulated with sufficient turn of stifle. Topline is level, and the croup is slightly rounded. Coat is short but surprisingly dense, with slightly longer coats less common. Feet are oval shaped, with well arched toes. Many have functional fifth toes on their rear feet, which resemble dewclaws but are actually extra toes - complete with pads and normally-sized & fully developed carpal bones. The most common color is tawny-gold with a black mask and white toes, but other colors (such as black, sable, tricolor, and brindle, all with or without white toes and chest stars) are seen.

Temperament is social, intelligent and biddable, but somewhat intense. They are active and athletic, but have definite "off switches" as adults. Belligerence towards other dogs is rare - this is a type that usually gets along well with other animals. They are decent watchdogs, but not a true guardian breed. They generally do not bark unless there is reason for them to do so.

If raised away from the streets, they are generally quite healthy and hardy. The weak, the unsound and the sick rarely live long enough on the streets to pass on their genes.
Talla is definitely a high-octane little puppy. However, she learned to alter her craziness to adapt in my house. I'll admit, she thought every grumble from the other dogs was a threat against her life so she overreacted a bit, but now she knows they don't want to kill her and is just fine now.

She's crazy smart. She's the kind of dog that you can teach her something and she's got a good idea of what's expected of her in a matter of minutes.... and it sticks. I can teach her something, not work with her on it for a week, and go back to it and she remembers everything. (Granted, she's also a puppy sponge so this might bot be unique.)

Also, she was not exactly the prettiest puppy:


But that changed real fast....






The day she got off the plane - bounced back from her long journey in a matter of minutes.









(more pictures coming up!)
 

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they are another pariah type dog. should be hardy & quick.
 

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Sizzle - Talla is beautiful!
She sounds perfect, just like Cricket. I love that they come in different colors to. I have a soft spot for fawn type coats.

They sound like an ideal dog for a lot of type of people.

Do you think Mexidogs would be good in agility? I know you say they learn things fast and Talla remembers them for days, so I know they would be good in obedience.
 

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they are a type not a breed (their genetic diversity is bound to be quite high, more like a mix than a purebred). So sure some will be good agility dogs, but not all. The best bet would be to find a puppy that could be accessed by someone. Otherwise its not much different than going to a shelter and getting an athletic looking mix.
 

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they are a type not a breed (their genetic diversity is bound to be quite high, more like a mix than a purebred). So sure some will be good agility dogs, but not all. The best bet would be to find a puppy that could be accessed by someone. Otherwise its not much different than going to a shelter and getting an athletic looking mix.
Thank you :)

And Talla is getting big, already.
And that spaniel in the pic with her is gorgeous!
 

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Sizzle - Talla is beautiful!
She sounds perfect, just like Cricket. I love that they come in different colors to. I have a soft spot for fawn type coats.

They sound like an ideal dog for a lot of type of people.

Do you think Mexidogs would be good in agility? I know you say they learn things fast and Talla remembers them for days, so I know they would be good in obedience.
I believe so - I know Skittle is doing Agility with Cricket and she's doing pretty well.
 

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Are Talla's ears braced?
The person I work for has a multi-generation type mix but not from Mexico. He's smart, trainable but fairly independent too. I'm not sure if/how the Mexi-dogs differ from other mutli-generation mixes
 

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Are Talla's ears braced?
The person I work for has a multi-generation type mix but not from Mexico. He's smart, trainable but fairly independent too. I'm not sure if/how the Mexi-dogs differ from other mutli-generation mixes
They have breathe-right strips in her ears - they wanted to stand so we're giving her a bit of help. One ear doesn't need a strip anymore and it's up, just waiting for the other one.
 

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The one thing that struck me about Cricket was how small she was! I expected her to be about mal size but she's really small.

Keep in mind Nard (left) is 6 lbs and Beau is usually around 8.


DSC_5752 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


DSC_5749 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


DSC_5698 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr

Haha


DSC_5694 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr

She's a very pretty girl


DSC_5725 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


DSC_5741 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


In the short time I spent with her she seemed like a really happy and pretty darn bombproof little dog.
 

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The one thing that struck me about Cricket was how small she was! I expected her to be about mal size but she's really small.

Keep in mind Nard (left) is 6 lbs and Beau is usually around 8.


DSC_5752 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


DSC_5749 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


DSC_5698 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr

Haha


DSC_5694 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr

She's a very pretty girl


DSC_5725 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


DSC_5741 by Summer_Papillon, on Flickr


In the short time I spent with her she seemed like a really happy and pretty darn bombproof little dog.
Aw she looks wonderful with your paps, you should get one to ;)

And Josh looks awesome holding the Paps lol

She is so pretty, I just love her coat.
And I like bombproof, LOVE bombproof lol
 

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I love the look of these pariah mutts, but they are just smaller than what I'm looking for in a dog. I'd like something at least 50 lbs.
 

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I'll explain a bit about Cricket.... Though bear in mind that it varies from dog to dog as they are a type and not a breed as was stated already.

As a puppy Cricket was pretty fearless. She was super curious and a very fast learner. She retains information like a sponge although in the same breath I should add that she was also a bit on the stubborn side. She has a "what's in it for me?" attitude. She's a very soft dog.

She loves being near me, but she is definitely more independent than Bamm. She is super athletic, but definitely has an off switch. She can play for days and she is faster than any dog I know. She's only a little over a year old, but while other dogs her age are still in a very puppy stage, she has almost a wise type of aura about her. Not sure how to explain that exactly sorry. But... She is still young and has her moments of zoomies etc. she is definitely a pretty bombproof dog though and is really dog friendly and likes most people she meets.

She excels in agility though I'm in the process of finding an agility club that trains more for competition rather than for mere fun and giggles because there's a lot of groundwork that wasn't being taught in our class. I'd like to dabble around with her in other activities as well to see how she does such as dock diving, rally etc.

As far as physical build... She fits pretty much the description Leah gave. The only downside I have with her is her skin is a little dry sometimes and her skin is pretty sensitive. I'm hoping that will improve with diet change though. If you have any specific questions about her or questions about stuff I may have missed definitely ask.

I'll post pics in a few. Though.... You have the pics Lauren posted to tide you over.
 

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Speaking of "type" vs. breed, here's a pic of the street dogs in Trinidad I saw in 2005. Same roots (pariah type), similar sizing, build, and color, but different locale!



(yes this is a little R-rated - the brindle had an injury - but it's the only close up I have)
 

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I'll explain a bit about Cricket.... Though bear in mind that it varies from dog to dog as they are a type and not a breed as was stated already.

As a puppy Cricket was pretty fearless. She was super curious and a very fast learner. She retains information like a sponge although in the same breath I should add that she was also a bit on the stubborn side. She has a "what's in it for me?" attitude. She's a very soft dog.

She loves being near me, but she is definitely more independent than Bamm. She is super athletic, but definitely has an off switch. She can play for days and she is faster than any dog I know. She's only a little over a year old, but while other dogs her age are still in a very puppy stage, she has almost a wise type of aura about her. Not sure how to explain that exactly sorry. But... She is still young and has her moments of zoomies etc. she is definitely a pretty bombproof dog though and is really dog friendly and likes most people she meets.

She excels in agility though I'm in the process of finding an agility club that trains more for competition rather than for mere fun and giggles because there's a lot of groundwork that wasn't being taught in our class. I'd like to dabble around with her in other activities as well to see how she does such as dock diving, rally etc.

As far as physical build... She fits pretty much the description Leah gave. The only downside I have with her is her skin is a little dry sometimes and her skin is pretty sensitive. I'm hoping that will improve with diet change though. If you have any specific questions about her or questions about stuff I may have missed definitely ask.

I'll post pics in a few. Though.... You have the pics Lauren posted to tide you over.
She sounds lovely. <3
I would love to come visit her (and you, of course).


Speaking of "type" vs. breed, here's a pic of the street dogs in Trinidad I saw in 2005. Same roots (pariah type), similar sizing, build, and color, but different locale!



(yes this is a little R-rated - the brindle had an injury - but it's the only close up I have)
Street dogs have such a... charm about them.
They just look like they want to be loved and they look so smart and adorable.
 

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Dak.. one thing to think about if you want a performance dog. These dogs are not being bred FOR anything. So type and temperament will vary quite a bit. They are typical pariah dogs who practice Hardy Weinberg random mating. They are self selecting for survival traits, which in themselves will vary. So I would go with an older pup
 

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Dak.. one thing to think about if you want a performance dog. These dogs are not being bred FOR anything. So type and temperament will vary quite a bit. They are typical pariah dogs who practice Hardy Weinberg random mating. They are self selecting for survival traits, which in themselves will vary. So I would go with an older pup
I agree, if I wanted a wonderful rescue, a great cause, I would get a Mexidog. Talla especially is beautiful. However, if I wanted a sport dog I would get a sport dog or an adult rescue and not take a chance with a puppy.
 

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