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Here's my dude. I have no idea what he is. (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Meet Sherlock. He's about 1½ years old and weighs 70 pounds. This guy spent two hours bouncing all over the four-acre dog park, and still wanted to play once we got home.

We get asked all the time what he is. My wife sent off a DNA kit so maybe we'll have an idea in a couple weeks. I'm pretty sure those ears pick up shortwave radio.

We adopted him in August. Here he is the day we took him home.

He's really intelligent. He knows a lot of commands. Most of them he does right away, but he's not always so eager to please. You just have to show him that no matter how stubborn he is, you're even more stubborn. He gets there soon enough.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

He’s a good boi! That’s what he is!

(Also those ears! I love ‘em.)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Because he's really smart, it's important that, in addition to physical exercise, he get mental exercise as well!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago

Dog.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Cute I always thought dog breeds were BS

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

beagle shepherd is not a thing

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

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^Maybe an Alano Español(Spanish Bulldog).

Not a dog expert(don't even have a dog) but I consulted this list. The ears seem to be long cropped to me though I can't be certain.

I just realized you now have a Mabari Warhound. You lucky...dog...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

It's easy to see what he is.

Happy!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I’m guessing pit, German Shepard, boxer, and maybe a lil bit chow chow.

Btw got a link to that harness and seatbelt thing? Looks comf.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Here's the seat tether

And here's his harness

Any harness will do, really. We don't even use the harness outside of the car. He does pretty well just being walked on his collar. He only ever pulls if he sees a squirrel. That's one area where we're working on training lol

I would be totally unsurprised to find out there's some pit in there. He came from a shelter, and all the local shelters have tons of pits. His history before the shelter is a big question mark.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Sick thanks!

Yeah a lot of shelter dogs have some put in them including my dude (15 %)

[–] [email protected] 39 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Its a dog

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Not a canine expert by any means but it indeed appears to be a dog. Mystery solved!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

I too am not an expert but I concur that this indeed appears to be a dog.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 5 months ago

Dog.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Definitely some boxer, especially with that energy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

He fren til the en... lucky pack

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

Thats a good boy. Looks like the best kind, a mutt.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

He's your dude! You know exactly what he is!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

You don't need a DNA test. I know what he is. He's your dude. That's all that matters.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 5 months ago

Looks to me like he’s awesome.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

He's gorgeous! It's always hard to guess breed mixes based on appearance alone, as physical appearance is determined by such a small percentage of DNA. It's always fun to guess, though! I've worked in various animal industries for years, and we always start a poll when someone submits their dog for DNA testing. My guess for the predominant breeds is either Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd, then Staffordshire terrier.

Congratulations on finding such a fantastic dog, and I hope you update us once his results are in!

[–] [email protected] 20 points 5 months ago

Purebred mutt. 100% good boy.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

He is definitely 100% good boy. Congrats on the adorable sweetheart.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 months ago

He looks exactly like a fine little doggo

[–] [email protected] 16 points 5 months ago

He's happy is what he is.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Dog "breeds" are like human "races", pretty much bullshit we made up. He's a canine, and clearly a fine one at that.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

That's not even close to true. Different breeds are meant for different purposes. Humans haven't been selectively bred for different purposes over thousands of lifetimes.

Knowing the DNA makeup of your dog can help you head off certain diseases, and get a better understanding of their emotional needs.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

OK so I do stand partially corrected. In theory genetic tests can give you an idea of the inherited diseases that your dog might have. But sadly it looks like the companies that do the testing are fairly shady: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/marketplace-dog-dna-test-1.6763274

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/dog-dna-tests-science-reliable-breeds

Also, yes, there are working dog breeds that have been bred for a long time for specific reasons. But most breeds are fairly new and have been bred for cosmetic reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhfCdF6qnyA

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Move those goalposts brother

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Belgian Shepherd - Staffordshire Terrier cross would be my guess.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

Looks like part Plott Hound like my dog.

The brindle-colored coat is a dead give-away and the intelligence too!

Very good with kids, highly intelligent, and bred to hunt bears.

For the down-voter: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plott_Hound

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Several breeds can have Brindle coats, like pugs! Maybe it’s part pug

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

But not the size. My Plott Hound mix is 70lbs. His is close or the same and Plott Hounds are a heavy breed with brindle coats.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I'll throw you a maaaaybeeee. Those ears, though!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

That's why I said part Plott Hound. Mine is a lab/plott mix and she's absolutely amazing. Wicked smaht and the bestest girl you could ask for.

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