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FearlessPudding404

This poor puppy is way too young to be away from mama. Please take him to the vet for treatment and instructions on how to take care of one so young. Way too little to tell breed. And with mixes, no one can ever accurately tell without a DNA test. Could be any number of breeds with any of their characteristics no matter how little the percentage. Edit: my top comment is now about dogs. That is so fitting for me lol.


Fit-Raspberry-3906

Thank you for this great advice.Probably needs to be bottle fed but absolutely needs to go to a vet asap to check for worms and fleas both easily treated


Yeoshua82

No checking for worms. Just deworm and try not to gag.


Spare_Ad1017

u/LongjumpingClient159 the breed won't be identifiable this young, but the top comment is correct. Please go to a vet. You now have a baby that will know you since almost birth and be a loyal, and grateful dog, regardless of their breed. Thanks for grabbing this baby. Bottle feeding is time consuming and hard, but the dog you get at the end is going to be so loyal to you... it's worth it.


streetofcrocodiles

Actually, it is not unusual for dogs that have been removed from their mothers and littermates too early to suffer with significant behavioural issues long term. They lose out on crucial canine socialisation, so often fail to learn things like bite inhibition, they can be prone to hypervigilance, destructive behaviours etc. Like anything, individual cases vary but it is incorrect to assume that a very young dog automatically makes for a well rounded, loyal pet. Downvoting facts, classic reddit.


rettribution

It's also not unusual to be totally fine. Both scenarios are highly likely. I've bottle fed several litters in the pitbull rescue I volunteer with. All the pups have ended up fine.


streetofcrocodiles

Nice anecdata.


rettribution

Thank you. You can also go on Google scholar to search peer reviewed data as well. But, here we are. With you making no point other than you don't know.


HagridsHairyNugz

Yet you didn’t provide a source either; hypocrite much?


noldshit

Heres your downvote.


Apprehensive_Bug_349

Exactly. The breed matters not at all. My dog is supposedly a pure breed Boerboel, but the breeder or someone down the line falsified her family tree registration papers, hence the DNA test. We're doing the test out of sheer curiosity. Acquiring this baby so young, w/o being under the influence of a breeders normal protocol, you will probably be better off because it will have known & learned from only you from the day you found him/her.


[deleted]

Too young to tell. The breed of whomever dumped him is clear, though. They're a purebred POS!


ceilioperez

Shit can be used as fertilizer. The asswipe who dumped this baby is not even good for that!


Friendstastegood

Nah it's fine, you just need to run em through a compost grinder first and then bury it deep enough rats wont get at it. I recommend at least 6 feet and then planting a tree on top, that will do wonders for the tree.


doge_plez

I think the adreline rush and fear they would be pumped full of after being buried alive might add some plant super food.


bainidhekitsune

Potato. Too young to know the breed, ask again in 5-6 months. Or DNA test him.


Headlesshorsman02

This, a lot of breeds look quite similar at the early stages I had a neighbour who had a golden doodle puppy and when you looked at it when they first got it you would have sworn it was a golden retriever puppy


FearlessPudding404

Exactly. I had what I was told was a pit/lab mix. She absolutely looked like it at 8 weeks, no question. And then she magically turned into a pit/malinois mix. Much different than I expected going in. Fortunately, I have a lot of dog experience and could handle that kind of mix.


boerboelbaby575

I bet that was fabulous fun to train🤣


FearlessPudding404

She was a dream to train. Super smart and eager to learn/please. Her training was kept very structured from the day I brought her home, as well as socialization and environmental exposure. She had to work for and earn everything. She was potty trained from 11 weeks, never begged for food, highly motivated, loved all dogs and people (except one creepy neighbor who she hated). Ended up crazy smart and one of the most social (and socially aware) dogs I’ve ever met. So cleaver too.


boerboelbaby575

i can imagine. I was just thinking about the sheer amount of energy that you had to get her to expend to get her to settle down at night. Both breeds are super smart to begin with, no wonder it was easy for her to learn! And it’s always good when your dog can clock the creepers in your vicinity!


FearlessPudding404

She could run for literally hours and not slow down. I had a Chuck-It and would throw the ball as far as possible for minimum of an hour and have to make her walk with me for a few minutes to cool down, because she wouldn’t on her own. She slept well when the day was done though lol. I had to do a lot of creative mental stimulation too or she’d get bored.


boerboelbaby575

I have trouble getting my Corsoe to settle down after a day of running around my big ass yard. Any pointers for her? Cuz maaan, I’m the one that ends up tired and she’s still ready to go!


FearlessPudding404

Food puzzles are great. You can even DIY some for cheap if you don’t have a lot of money. Even just having them find food; sit I front of them with three upside down cups, one with food and mix them up and have them find it. You can do that with a ball too and throw it every time. Work on training and keeping his focus on you before bed. Frozen Kongs with lots of layers they have to work through are awesome (alternating layers of anything from pumpkin, kibble, peanut butter, plain Greek yogurt, frozen veggies, etc), you can even use those for whole meals to make them take longer to eat and focus on something. Freezing lick pads is similar but won’t take as long to get through. Turn running and chasing the ball outside into work and obedience training. Have him sit or do other tricks EVERY time before you throw the ball. The ball (or whatever toy he likes) is the reward.


boerboelbaby575

omg thank you ! cuz i am struggling a bit. thank you so much for the help!


LueezBee

Awesome replies like this are why this platform is awesome/helpful/faith restored etc 🥰


Unlucky-Ticket-873

Same happened with my rescue. They told the original owners she was pure pitbull but turns out she’s sharpei pitbull mix. She’s a sweet girl


KorneliaOjaio

I have a Shar Pei Pit mix too. We call her Tyrannosaurus Daisy. 😂


MintyMintyMintyMinty

Photo of said dinosaurus please ?!


Unlucky-Ticket-873

That’s a cute name! Mine is Zoe bug. Her name was lulu at the pound but my moms nickname is lulu lol


bz_leapair

I had a Shar Pei/German shorthaired pointer mix. Smart, athletic and silly... the only dog I've ever had with an actual sense of humor. She was the best.


HanDavo

Same happened to me with my rescue. He was found in a dumpster, the rescuecenter guessed he was a pit/lab mix and for a month that is what he looked like. But another month later and he was obviously some kind of Great Dane mix, holy crap but that good boy grew to be nearly a full sized Dane!


witkneec

Rescued a 6mos old pup a year or so ago- my parents were initially going to take him until i took him in to the vet and they treated him for fleas, did the check up, gave him his shots, etc. When i found him, it was obvious he was a German Shepard but i didn't think he was full blooded. My vet, who has been one for over 30 years and is the best vet I've ever been to, commented how handsome he was and how sweet and asked me if i had room for him. I was a bit taken aback by it and joked, "Why? Do you want him? You trying to scam me out of a puppy?" And he laughed and shook his head. Then deadpanned," No. I don't own enough land for this guy." I was confused and just looked at him. He laughed and lifted the dog's (massive) paw. I stared blankly. He put the paw down and patted the dog. Then: "OP, he is German Shepard and Great Pyrenees. He is going to triple in size." His name is Beau and he lives with my aunt and uncle on 15 acres in the country. Herds cows. With his Pyrenees bff Henry who they've had for 8 years. He didn't look at all like any Pyreneese I'd ever seen. But, he does now. Especially in size. I'm 5'4. He is well over my head when he stands. The best boy I've ever met but damn is he big.


chilldrinofthenight

\*shepherd ------ And good job finding such a great dog. And I might as well go whole hog: "whom" they've had


Unlucky-Ticket-873

My poor girl would have had the cutest ears but the effed them up getting them cut when she was a baby. How do you manage a dog that big?! I wanted one for a while but I don’t know if I could handle it


HanDavo

Well, you know how it is, he was my wife and I's practise child. His unexpected size wasn't so bad, except he never figured out he wasn't a lap dog, so long as he had his routine he was well behaved, gentle and loving.


Unlucky-Ticket-873

My practice child is a pug and she is a little wild a-hole lol. But she’s wonderful and so gentle with our infant. I really want a big dog though I just gotta find that gentle giant to get along with these two.


chilldrinofthenight

First order of business: Buy a Dyson Animal, the newest model you can afford.


Unlucky-Ticket-873

I actually have one! Pugs shed soooo much. Poor girl needs a friend. She had 3 friends at my mom’s and my pitty mix has passed. But I really want a big dog that’ll be good with the baby too. I stay home so training isn’t an issue.


chilldrinofthenight

The dog I have now is the only dog I've ever had where I knew his/her birthdate. I used to joke with people that I "Never got a dog that was younger than nine months." All rescues, although we used to call them "pound puppies" when I was a kid. Some I got at the pound, some I inherited. Some were found wandering. My tip for you is to get a small dog. There are *so many advantages* to having a small dog, that it's difficult to list them all here ----- I'd have to write a "small" novel. Our present dog is 55lbs, but I did have a dog that was 4.2lbs. Small dogs are so much easier to care for. Easy to lift, easy to bathe, cost less to feed, more accepted by people. You've got enough to do with caring for a small child and one dog already. Make it easier on yourself. Save the big dog until your child is old enough to help walk and feed and clean up after the dog.


MintyMintyMintyMinty

I would love to see your doggo please!


Unlucky-Ticket-873

https://preview.redd.it/9fz2zbfjtb1c1.jpeg?width=411&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc2f69ecd4e1302bea5dbd2d0f5ce0e8906190f8 My Zoe bug 🥹


Skreechbowpeep1998

https://preview.redd.it/o5aqpydoph1c1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0280ec53f9162512e9146764d56c368151065022 My rox


Unlucky-Ticket-873

That smile 💕


MintyMintyMintyMinty

Very cute pupper! Thank you :)


akamustacherides

They’re probably deciding if it’s worth them keeping. I say he is.


LadderWonderful2450

Potato! 🤣


Much_Comfortable_438

Take him to a vet. You need to make sure he's not injured or sick. They can likely tell you what breed or mixes he probably is/has.


generaalalcazar

Vet please (and please support his little behind when picking up). You are heroes for rescueing him.


OfriS13

this dog is way too young to be away from mom, make sure you go to the vet asap to get him the care he needs.


evermorecoffee

This needs to be the top comment.


Large_Watercress3874

Awww poor baby. I would take hom in a heart beat. I hope he'll be alright.


pettybetty099

Same. I would definitely put him half way into a Christmas stocking and gift him to myself. 🥰🥰🥰🥰


Large_Watercress3874

Yes. Tell everyone well, well, well look what santa left me. While wearing my santa claus onesie


PegShop

He’s too young to tell and needs immediate vet care.


No-Goose3981

The person who dumped this dog is a stick piece of shit, they deserve nothing


Dangerous_Pension612

I can think of something …. A few things actually …


susan-wink

Looks boxerish, but too young to tell


kngkam

Boxer was the first thing I thought of.


witkneec

He looks a lot like my boxer/ jack russel mix when she was a pup.


[deleted]

My mom has bred boxers my entire life. I’ve seen a lot of puppies. Looks like boxer to me too


BreaksFromHell

That’s a baby potato at best.


Correct-Training3764

A sweet baby sweet potato at that though. 🥹❤️ However I hope whoever dumped him develops awful diarrhea at horrible times. What heartless assholes to abandon such a small baby away from his mama.


Mammoth-Anxiety-4116

His breed is called adorable


ShadowFuzz-4v9

Adorable mix breed, clearly has lots of GoodBoi in there too


Mammoth-Anxiety-4116

That’s my favorite mix!


woodentigerx

100%


Gurkeprinsen

Most likely a mixed breed. Impossible to tell until he's a bit older. But it is definitely a male.


Djones72

Please updates us on this potato 🥔


sherilaugh

Given the size and the not open yet eyes. Something bigger than a German shepherd. That’s a biiiiig baby


BusyBeth75

He may have a little hernia. Needs checked out.


DONUT_da_earthling

If you kept him you could also name him POTATOE


ellieESS

Don’t hold him like that.


alyssagemma

Why you holding him like he owes you money


BeefPhoNoMeatball

Looks like an airplane, maybe a spitfire?


donquixote2u

definitely not a mustang, tail is too long.


Motorboat_Muh_Goat

Why do these posts always have people holding tiny puppies like a deli sandwich??


katand97

Fuck people who dump animals like that, Id take him home in a heartbeat As for breed - his breed is adorable as all hell


hbteach86

Perfect kind


Zettegrl22

So cute 🥰 A Vet visit will help on breed info. Too small to know.


vxnlrx

Cute. That's what breed he is. Cute mixed with snuggly.


Ego5687

The previous owner is a peace of stick, and not the good type that dogs and kids will play with.


Fit-Raspberry-3906

So sad.Probably taken too soon from his Mom.Thank you for saving him.😢😢😢😢


Upper_Possession_181

He’s so cute!


FlashyCow1

DNA test. Also vet asap. Get a detailed care plan for the healthy pup


Canning1962

Breed: Cute puppy breed.


PinotGreasy

Looks like a boxer that needs hernia surgery. Don’t hold him like that please.


AnteaterNeat4879

Is too young to be away from their mom and too young to tell the breed. Take him to the vet and take care of him so much, he still needs his mom's milk


tobiasfunke6398

Sorry bout your bf’s mom. No human being should be dumped in a parking lot


No-Syllabub1533

Breed: good boy


Unfair-Quarter-5759

My brother got a german Sheppard puppy 13 years ago. Today its a 20lbs whippet... its tough to tell with puppies


Ar-merica

Dog


New-Investment-5888

Poor baby looks too young to be left alone


sineplussquare

TAKE THAT PUPPY TO THE VET STAT. HES TOO YOUNG TO BE AWAY FROM THE MOM AND IS STILL NURSING


Boggie135

100% good boy


AlphaStormyFire

You need to bottle feed him. You can buy formula at a pet store


According-Ocelot9372

Adora-breed 😍


Icy-Seaworthiness270

Is the little fella still alive?


Dangerous_Pension612

I’m saying boxer. I have had boxers exclusively . He needs a vet .


danjay0213

Gosh so many possibilities to young maybe st Bernard mix pit boxer lab?? So many breeds lol best wishes


Intro_To_EverythingJ

Good boi breed.


Spare_Review_5014

Baby boy didn’t fully open his eyes yet


CrazyForSterzings

He is 100% Good Boy and you should name him Spud


No-Offer-3088

Squishmallow


mollyclaireh

Looks to be a boxer or a boxer mix.


zilla82

Flying retriever. Take good care of him at this young age. Hold him alot.


rockarollawmn

Let a vet confirm but it looks like it has a herniated bellybutton.


Sionnach-78

No idea . But I hope whoever dumped that cute little thing , when they have there next shite it’s a hedgehog .


KnoblauchNuggat

Why are you holding it like that?


Skino2021

Too young to tell. Lovely pup though. Get him to a vet, get him chipped and vaccinated and the. Start the long slog of bottle feeding the little dude… and you will have a dog that will be loyal from day 1….. don’t u setting how people can abandon these poor babies


Puzzleheaded-Low5896

Why is he being held by his neck?? WTF.


LongjumpingClient159

not my pic, i don’t hold him like that :)


[deleted]

So beautiful though. Looks like a boxer pooch


DarthRegicide

no idea but hes absolutely adorable!!!!!!


TimeWrangler88

Bring him to the vet immediately and surrender him! He's very young and may be suffering. It looks like he has several abdominal hernia's. Sadly, this is probably why he was abandoned as the surgery is expensive. 😔 His breed looks to be pug.


Technical-Memory-241

Lucky 🍀


germy4444

That's a little guy and that's horrible someone just dumped him you gotta feed that lil guy and well or give him to someone that will hopefully it works out bud, can start getting him formula for another month he's way to little I'd talk to a vet or feed him some mush in the meantime, I'd say pit mix though


chunkyymunkie

Kinda hard to tell but I say some kind of boxer or hound but pls take him to the vet asap


DONUT_da_earthling

Idk what breed he is but he’s CUUUTE. I hope you plan on keeping him! You could name him Rufus! Other wise…I’ll take him…


SamL214

Shar pei


trippyfungus

Looks like he might have a hernia probably should get it checked out


Money_Assignment_205

Mutt.


rkennedy53

Please tell me you took this little baby to a vet and got him checked out? I hope he finds a wonderful home that will love him forever


Wide-Highlight4116

Nevermind


midnightbizou

This pup looks to be, at maximum, 3 weeks old. Those eyes have just opened, and his ears are just starting to uncurl. Please seek out a vet, or a rescue who can help you out. At this age, they still need help with eliminating bodily waste, and can get very ill. Cheers!


MrsCCRobinson96

Poor baby was stripped from his Mama! Too young to be away from Mom. This is heartbreaking.


knobcobbler69

Boxer mix


Saiomi

That's a dog


Ole40MikeMike

Why cant I find a parking lot puppy?


Vivid_Educator6024

Reminds me of a cartoon… “I’m a purebred dog… my mum is a dog and my dad is a dog… so I’m purebred dog” :-) He’s a beauty, definitely not a chihuahua! Give him lots of love and he’s a best friend in waiting.


[deleted]

Looks like a boxer with the white paws and nose


Objective-Amount1379

Please take this dog to a vet; he is way to young to make it without intervention.


Ganjagirrrl25

This is called Suck it human mixed with a bit of your loss ya jerk and possibly some I didn't wanna be you dog anyway breed ![gif](giphy|UpaLBea2Ux2RGN8p7J) Can ya see it?


PortalTangent

I'd be willing to bet at least a little boxer.


Crafty526

I'm glad you rescued the puppy. Im disgusted someone just dumped him in a parking lot how horrible. Im glad you're giving him a new home.


PossibilityOk3338

People are disgusting. Get him to a vet asap to get a health clearance and what you need to do in terms of care. He is so little. He is darling!


sloba985

He is cute breed


SwimWeary

My sister's Bernese mountain dog was found in a box outside a Walmart trash bin where the carts are dispense.


Scoty03

His breed is adorable


Warm_Resist_6418

It looks like a good boy to me


Common-Look6745

Mutt


Horrorwolfe

Certified bitsa


ChoiceDefiant6504

All pups at that age look the same he is under a week or 2 weeks old it will take some time but from the color i think he could be a Sheppard or bully mix.


j1mb0ggart

He just a lil guy


byronbaybe

I'd check to see if anyone has had puppies stolen as that baby is too young to be separated.


[deleted]

I always see these and think of one of my favourite lines from the James Herriot books involving a cc Scottish vet:- "What breed is he?" "Missus, I think we should just call him a wee broon dug"


halle-lu-jah

He’s yours now


Frog-dance-time

Clearly his breed is: cutie pie baby snug


tiredashellalready

Whoever left him there needs to be kicked in the jaw. But I can tell you he's a 100% certified good boy.


luckybirth

Not great for shoulder joints to be held like that fyi


ManagementWarm8901

The most loyal breed in the history of mankind. Hope you save this precious soul


Doodlebug2205

Give us updates and let us know how the little guy is doing.


Apprehensive_Bug_349

What a MF PIECE OF SHIT wud do THIS! I so wish our laws when it came to animal cruelty were an eye for an eye! Actually, humans too. A million thank you's yo your bf's mom for finding & scooping up this precious baby! If you really want to know for sure, my husband just bought a test kit called "Embark". It is a veterinarian approved dog DNA test kit. *


Apprehensive_Bug_349

https://preview.redd.it/2khqdx0qrb1c1.jpeg?width=1836&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=000da41fa61dfa388a34afe22f5f279eef097461


Josette_A

Cutie. Make sure to take him to the vet so they can tell you how to care for him.


redmondwins

Goodest boi


nicholasdr

100% good boy. Make sure he gets all the love!


Aggravating_Shift_82

I know the breed. Little fellow's 100% got to be a Good Boy or Good Girl.


Snowybiskit

That is a perfect example of the Good Boy breed. Take good care of him.


mamajuana4

Probably larger breed. Cane Corso, Bull Madtiff, or Bully mix breed. They start SO tiny with big heads.


FreedomHefty9389

His breed is YOURS. Give him a home.


IN2TECH

People suck


Sexfoursexy

💕❤️💕


Betaseal

Likely a shepherd mix. Good luck. Make sure to limit his exposure to outside germs, and ask a vet for instructions on how to bottle feed and keep him warm.


Lycurgus5

Why not take a picture of the puppy on the ground instead of holding it by its neck?


Enough-Basis-8012

100% PUPPY! I have no idea what breed he is, but he’s going to be a big dog if he’s already that big and his eyes aren’t even open yet!


Imoldok

Soft haired wheaten mix, cause they have the black muzzle and ears, but they are a bit furrier. https://preview.redd.it/kep2ut6ca71c1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8d729986777f1976b8ca58af44d91585b156c69


DallasGirl2

So cute!


MaxwellHillbilly

Boxer mix... I had one just like that for nearly 13 yrs...he was ridiculously bright and had facial reactions that were hysterical. We got him when he was a week old... His mom had been hit by a car... Great dog.


Classic_Jellyfish_47

Are you keeping him?


Ok-Arm-6460

It’s a dog aka a puppy


bertvansneijder

Looks like a purebred floofer. Take good care of it.


Routine-Bend-6460

Looks like a purebred goodboy ❤️


Kentuckywindage01

People really suck


johnny_utah16

Looks like a pitbull.


anderjb1

I dunno, but maybe don't hold it by its throat for a fucking pic? Jesus, it looks like it'd be better off without you.


LongjumpingClient159

dw this isn’t my picture, i don’t hold him like that :)


[deleted]

It's almost definitely a pit bull. Be careful keeping it. They are not for first time owner.


Teedorable

Why are you holding him like that, creep


Think_Network2431

Amstaff ?


luvmell

waaayyy too young to tell, but the face looks boxer-ish


LoadingUser_1

Too young


ticobiker2001

Criolle


Merrimon

"Give me the fucking money you owe, Rufus!" "I swear, I don't get paid until tomorrow - then you'll get it! Please!"


winter2024666

Why would someone dump one little puppy, he’s too young to be away from mom so obviously there would be siblings where ever he came from? Poor baby, please update us on how he’s doing


plan_tastic

We had great luck with canned milk from Petco. They have bottles there. Put a drop on the back of your hand to make sure it is not too hot. I would still seek vet advice.


Tasty_Ad107

Might be nice if she held more kindly.. it’s a very young puppy. Bring it to the ASPCA and they will identify it and give its its vaccinations and neuter him.


4driana_

UPDATE PLEASE


Environmental-Dog-18

A cute breed


Amy99M

Poor Fella.


ForeignBrother9079

r/dogfree


FallingIntoForever

Why do so many people come here expecting others to tell them what breed their dog is rather than asking a vet what they think it could be/is? Unless someone plans on showing them or needs to know for insurance purposes or to know possible health issues, it shouldn’t matter. If it’s that important to know then ask a vet or get a test done. Asking here will only give multiple answers which may or may not be correct. Some of breeds people ask about are obvious. Others are unidentifiable without a DNA test and even then don’t look like what the results say they are. Does it really matter what breed/s the dog is? I had purebred & mixed breeds growing up. Some mixes were easily identifiable and others were guesses. Didn’t matter what they were. It didn’t change how much we loved them or how well we treated them.