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Any idea what this dog is? ??Akita/coyote?
Hoping to identify a stray dog in Maine
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Posted: 8:46:57 PM 1/19/2006
Was hoping to post picture,but don't see that option.
Dog has large,curled tail and white forepaws like an Aikita,but appears to be wild.Has roamed the countryside for several weeks and avoided anyone who tried to capture him.Hind quarter slants down like coyote.
Came close to the house to get food and tilted head back and howled like a wolf/coyote when he saw us in the window.
I have several pictures if anyone would be interested in helping identification. Thanks!
Posted: 8:49:25 PM 1/19/2006
please post the pics on photobucket them paste the links here ... would love to see the critter
Posted: 9:34:39 PM 1/19/2006
http://photobucket.com/albums/f337/mtspirit/
Hope that works..and thanks!
Posted: 9:35:36 PM 1/19/2006
You are wonderful to try and find his owner. Here's a BUMP so hopefully the owner will see him.

=]

***Edited By: MommaMia on 1/19/2006 9:36:06 PM***
Reason: add
Posted: 9:39:21 PM 1/19/2006
i havent a clue ..... face looks akita-ish to me.

could be a coydog ....... whatever it is wonderful of you to help the poor guy out. he must be freezing out there by himself. poor boy was lucky to find you.
Posted: 9:40:07 PM 1/19/2006
Looks just under fed, too big to be a coyote mix though...
Posted: 9:47:20 PM 1/19/2006
I have some special feeling/connection with this guy or maybe he's a she!
I put out a blanket and rug in an old building for him to sleep on.
We are feeding him lots and hoping that he will be happy and roam as a free spirit if that is what he wants! I'm afraid he will be captured and put to sleep as he is too shy to be a pet.Also realize that he could feel threatened and become aggressive and am as cautious as he is.
:) and I don't like dogs..
Posted: 10:13:44 PM 1/19/2006
It has to be Akita. No mistaken the face. I can't tell much about the tail but if it curls over the back when it's happy it is an akita.
I don't see any coyote in it. Coyotes are alot smaller and their tails are also bushy (not as bushy as a foxes)
It could also be an Akita cross, but it forsure has the face, ears, snout, and even the body of an akita.
When akita's bark when they are unsure of something they do tend to howl. My akita does too when someone comes near that house that he doesn't know.
All dogs can learn to survive in the wild. This one has obviously been abandoned.
Most Akitas have a hard time trusting new people and stranges which is most likey one of the reasons he won't come near you. Again, mine is the same way to strangers (and he was well socialized!)
Forsure an AKita, I don't see any resemblance to a coyote.

***Edited By: dogsareme on 1/19/2006 10:17:10 PM***
Reason: forgot something
Posted: 10:55:13 PM 1/19/2006
I agree with dogareme. My brother had a Akita and he was the same as dogsareme discribed. He would howl like that as well. I don't see any coyote in him at all.

I was born in the boonies of Maine and I've visited many times since I have moved. I've never in 24 years seen a coyote that big or look anything like him.
Posted: 6:30:16 AM 1/20/2006
I don't think purebread Akita as the head looks a little thinner then but sure has some in it. poor thing left to fend for itself. Since you are feeding it I would not give it canned food as it is mostly just water and this thing needs some nutrition. I would bet in time you could get close to it. Hey free food it won't wander far LOL.
Good dry food and clean water and it will be your bud in no time.

Posted: 8:14:13 AM 1/20/2006


If you have coyote in your area it could very well be a coy-dog. A coyote/dog mix. Coy-dogs are usually very large, even larger then their domestic parent, due to "hybridization".
If the dog is an Akita its very-very-very poorly bred and should be treated with extreme caution. At least as much caution as you would a coy-dog. If this dog is a coy-dog it should be trapped and humanely beuthanized (unless you plan to house/care for this dog in a secure environment for the rest of its life). Coyote, which it will have part in it if it is a coy-dog, are not pets nor should they ever be expected to be treated like pets. They can be extremely dangerous and very unpredictable and very likely to retrain strong prey/survival drive that will make it a predator to other dogs/cats/animals in the neighborhood or even your own home. Coy-dogs are 100x more dangerous then coyote because many of the lack the natural fear of humans thanks to the contribution of their domestic parent.
Just remember. When you begin feeding and "helping" a dog, in many states it becomes "legally" your responsibility. Therefor you are liable for the damage that the dog does. If you catch the dog and adopt it or sell it, etc...you are also legally liable for the dog even if the person who gets the dog, proves to be irresponsible.

I am pointing this out simply because in the heat of the moment of saving and helping these animals, we sometimes forget what we can be held accountable for.


Posted: 5:58:25 PM 1/20/2006
The tail does curl up; I'm glad to see that most feel it has at least some Akita.
Appreciate the feedback..and the suggestions.I'm also happy that most encourage feeding and protecting it. There are cats and other wildlife around which have not been attacked by this dog.Don't think it needs to be put to sleep...and am sorry that it is a crime of sorts in some states to show compassion for a living creature.Thanks everyone.
Posted: 6:15:26 PM 1/20/2006
Looks like an underfed akita,poor baby. I hope he finds someone:)
Posted: 6:47:52 PM 1/20/2006
older underfed akita..and yes be carefull..but it does have some solid bone in his legs and body..he might have gotton lost on a camping trip or maybe just dropped off..but the fact that he comes around your house shows he's been around people before.

Good luck and keep us posted ;)
Posted: 6:51:28 PM 1/20/2006
Do you think you will keep him if you get attached? He'll start to grow on you too, Even if you don't like dogs :) If you are feeding him, not showing signs like you will harm him, he will most likely begin to "trust" you. Just dont get too close too soon but you know that!

Maybe he has always been a wild dog and he doesn't have a owner, you never know?? I hope whatever the ending is ... That it turns out good for you both! Good luck!
Posted: 6:52:32 PM 1/20/2006
Oh! ..... Do you have any new pics? I'd love to see!

~Momma Mia =]
Posted: 12:41:27 PM 1/21/2006
Looks like boxer/akita mix
Posted: 12:23:03 PM 1/23/2006
I agree that the dog is DEFINATELY part Akita, it also looks like boxer or pit bull to me. That is where the brindle is coming from. I hope you are successful in saving him
Posted: 6:27:32 PM 1/23/2006
Well,thanks again everyone. We haven't seen this dog since Friday,so can only hope that he has been rescued and will be given a home with someone to love him.
You are a nice group of people.
Posted: 6:40:17 PM 1/23/2006
looks like a brindle akita.
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