Here's my dude. I have no idea what he is.
Meet Sherlock. He's about 1ยฝ 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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I know exactly what he is. He's a good boy.
Ditto
Looks like a pure bred, bonafied good boy. You can tell by the smile.
Dog.
I agree
Possibly.
Its a dog
Not a canine expert by any means but it indeed appears to be a dog. Mystery solved!
I too am not an expert but I concur that this indeed appears to be a dog.
Heโs a good boi playing a good boi disguised as another good boi!
What do you mean "you bois"?
What do YOU mean "you bois"?
One of the worst movies I have ever seen. Would totally watch again.
Dog.
Purebred mutt. 100% good boy.
Those ears look like German Shepard. The rest of him hints at Pit Bull.
If thatโs even remotely close to accurate, youโve got a super intelligent good boy on your hands. And while intelligence can be good, it can also lead to a lot of trouble. ๐ make sure to keep him stimulated and tired. ๐คฃ
I'd definitely agree that it's a Pit Bull cross with a shepherd of some kind. The shape of the face definitely suggests Pit Bull to me, but I get more of a Belgian Malinois vibe from those ears:
Could explain why two hours at a dog park didn't crush his energy levels, Malinois are renowned and/or notorious for their exercise needs.
Maybe Belgian Shepherd, they have darker fur.
And they're friggin escape artists. If you thought huskies are good at escaping, you've never met a malinois. On the plus side, they're one of the most loyal dogs you'll ever meet.
Edit. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, malinois just take everything to the extreme. When they get excited, you've never seen a dog more excited. When they get protective, they're the most. And so on.
By that measure, you've never met an Akita.
That's a really good point.
Thatโs what I was going to say: German shepherd, Staffy, and maybe something else
He looks exactly like a fine little doggo
He's happy is what he is.
Looks to me like heโs awesome.
Dog.
Confirmed good boy.
Thats a good boy. Looks like the best kind, a mutt.
He is definitely 100% good boy. Congrats on the adorable sweetheart.
Looks like a dog.
I don't know. He's wearing a shirt. Dogs don't wear shirts. Maybe a dog, but it's unclear.
You don't need a DNA test. I know what he is. He's your dude. That's all that matters.
Happy, heโs happy. Good boi!
Definitely one handsome feller!
Belgian Shepherd - Staffordshire Terrier cross would be my guess.
Iโm guessing pit, German Shepard, boxer, and maybe a lil bit chow chow.
Btw got a link to that harness and seatbelt thing? Looks comf.
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.
Sick thanks!
Yeah a lot of shelter dogs have some put in them including my dude (15 %)
It's easy to see what he is.
Happy!
Well one things for certain, heโs not a cat ๐
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!
He's your dude! You know exactly what he is!
Cute I always thought dog breeds were BS
beagle shepherd is not a thing
Because he's really smart, it's important that, in addition to physical exercise, he get mental exercise as well!
Heโs a good boi! Thatโs what he is!
(Also those ears! I love โem.)
Dog "breeds" are like human "races", pretty much bullshit we made up. He's a canine, and clearly a fine one at that.
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.
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
Move those goalposts brother
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^Maybe an Alano Espaรฑol(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...
He fren til the en... lucky pack
Definitely some boxer, especially with that energy.
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
I'll throw you a maaaaybeeee. Those ears, though!
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.
Several breeds can have Brindle coats, like pugs! Maybe itโs part pug
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.