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By: Nico

Nico — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:44:11 +0000

Hay Banjo,
I luvs the foto uv you att 12 weeks old. Yoo have da big pawz but yooz were little. I yoosd to be little 2. you werekyoot. Wuv, Nico
Hi Banjo-
I have to agree that picture is so adorable. That’s the perfect puppy picture. You look so sweet and innocent.
xo, Shirl

By: shyhound

shyhound — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:02:15 +0000

Hi Jennifer,

How great to hear from you! Thanks for sharing your story, I’m so glad your Banjo found you, and you him. If you feel comfortable, please share his photo on our Facebook page (http://facebook.com/shyhound)!

In the meantime, I can’t recommend enough a road trip with a dog!! Here’s a post you might find the most helpful: Eleven Tips for a Dog on a Road Trip. Do feel free to email us with any questions at aroo [!at] shyhound.com.

Aroo! from Banjo to Banjo, and warm wishes from me

Lauren

By: Jennifer Blakeslee

Jennifer Blakeslee — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:53:04 +0000

We have a “Banjo”, too! Or “BJ” for short…
His owner died when Banjo, a golden retriever, was 18 months old and as a “spokesdog” for our local Humane Society, they wanted him to go to a home where he could continue to work. We were the lucky ones to get him…and yes, we belong to him, not the reverse…
That was 5 years ago.
We are starting to think of doing an extended road trip with him since we can’t seem to enjoy our vacations without him anymore! Your website will be so helpful…thanks for all the information!

By: shyhound

shyhound — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:33:05 +0000

Hello K,

Good question – and I’m happy to clear up the confusion!

I said above that Banjo has “two main breeds”, Shepherd and Greyhound, because I don’t think that either of his parents was purebred. The shelter we got Banjo from said that they thought his mother was a Lab, so advertised the litter as Shepherd/Labrador. However, it’s unlikely that she was a pedigree because the pack was feral.

I describe Banjo as Shepherd/ Greyhound because in terms of what he physically looks like and what his temperament is, it’s all Greyhound. However, his colouring, barkiness, and intelligence is German Shepherd.

I tend to drop the Lab part because, apart from the bump on top of his head, he doesn’t exhibit any typical Lab traits – he hates water, doesn’t have webbed paws, isn’t obsessed with food, and cannot, for the life of him, understand the concept of retrieving! (He literally doesn’t get that he has to bring the ball back if he wants us to throw it again, haha!)

Hope that helps – thanks for your comment, hope to see you around again. I’d love to see photos of your Shyhound if you’re comfortable sharing – if you are, feel free to add them to our Facebark page

Aroo! from Banjo and warm wishes from me,

Lauren

By: K

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:52:40 +0000

Hi, I’m just curious – if his mother was a Lab, then how is he a Shepherd/Greyhound? Wouldn’t he be a Lab/Greyhound or Lab/Shepherd?

I have a Shepherd/Greyhound and she looks remarkably similar to Banjo.

By: shyhound

shyhound — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:27:37 +0000

Thank you so much, Theresa! That’s kind of you to say. I look forward to reading your posts, too. Aroo! from Banjo

By: Theresa

Theresa — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:06:07 +0000

Just came upon your blog, what a wonderful dog and so lucky to have found a great home! Thank goodness for Sean Casey’s Animal Rescue.

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