Monday, April 12, 2010

Ears

This is Nigel. He's supposed to be a Dogo Argentino mix but who knows. Dogos are usually all white and have their ears cut down to almost nothing. Thank goodness Nigel got rescued before he got his ears cut.

There's a hint of blue in his coat which matches the hint of blue in his awesome ochre eyes. He's basically gorgeous.

Except for his flapper feet. It's hard to tell from the photos but Nigel's got feet fit for a clown. He's either going to grow up to be a really big dog or a giant duck. I wouldn't be too surprised if he had some Great Dane in him. He's only four months old and already 40 - 50 pounds(?) Good thing he loves everyone and everything and if things turn out, everyone and everything will love him back.






For adoption information on Nigel and other dogs (and cats and other animals), please visit Toronto Animal Services.

17 comments:

pibble said...

I'm voting for duck. With those ears, I truly believe Nigel can fly! He's ADORABLE!

Tigerspirit said...

That's a puppy??? Oi! He's aready bigger than either of my adult dogs. Hope he is adopted by someone with a really, really large yard!

Love the way the photos catch his ears. Maybe he is a dogo-eagle cross, already practicing for flight... or a really large duck....

Heather B said...

I am officially in love.
What a gorgeous dog Nigel will be when grown. Great shots as usual Fred. If I had a million dollars..........

House of the Discarded said...

I'd like to kiss that big, red, wet nose of his!

What a doll!

-B

hopy said...

What a glorious dog! He'll be gone in ten seconds.

Miz Minka said...

Dobby the House Elf, only cuter. Hopefully a Harry Potter fan will adopt him! ;)

Sarah Ahiers said...

i look at him and see Dogo Dane mix.
Either way he is so cute and i want to give him a kiss right between his eyes

Erin said...

He is too cute for words and those ears make him look like the Flying Nun! Someone is going to be very luck to be with him!

Dog Foster Mom said...

Aww, he's so cute! And so funny with those big ears! I love him!

DogsDeserveFreedom said...

those are the best ears ever

Anonymous said...

I feel very lucky to have spent time with Nigel yesterday. He is Cute cute cute!!!!!!! like amazingly sweet. These photos don't lie. He is beyond words. And those feet lol!!!

susan

borderjack said...

Look at this guy and you see the perfect reason dogs ears should never be cut....

Rachelle said...

wow, gorgeous dog!! he won't last for long that's for sure.

hey Fred, apparently there is only one cat left at the THS Vic Park location. Perhaps you could post a little something about him...? i'll see if I can get more info on him...

this is not the greatest pic but it's from the THS website:

http://torontohumanesociety.com/adopt/petharbor_cats.asp

Anonymous said...

He really is a beautiful, unique looking dog...his colouring is gorgeous. Whatever mix he is, it certainly worked out well. The thing I like the best, though, is his fur...it looks like velvet and I bet it feels like it, too...just wish I could reach through the picture and pet him.

Lynn said...

How could anyone cut those ears? My gosh...he is just delicious...one of the cutest pooches I've seen in a while (at least since yesterday ;-) But really...how cute is he??

dogo information said...

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Amber Avines said...

Those photos are absolutely precious. I hope Nigel finds his forever home. So many wonderful dogs out there in need of a break ;-<