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What breed is he?

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Hi all!
I picked up a puppy yesterday,
There’s a long story behind it...
We are unsure of the breed.
What do you think?
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Congratulations on your lovely new pup. I'm sure we'd all love to hear his/her story if you want to tell us:)

I'm seeing GSD mixed with 'other stuff' - though I'm not an expert by any means.
 
JudyN said:
Congratulations on your lovely new pup. I'm sure we'd all love to hear his/her story if you want to tell us:)

I'm seeing GSD mixed with 'other stuff' - though I'm not an expert by any means.
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Okay so, I went to pick him up yesterday as the lady who had him said she was sold him as a “ small breed “ dog and as he was getting quite big and she has a disability she realised she was unable to exercise a pup of his size. She said to me the people who she bought him off told her he was a Scottish terrier cross beagle.... HA!!!
She took him to the vets and the vet said GSD X Rottweiler ! But I’m not entirely sure about the Rottweiler part? To me he doesn’t seem big enough, I was curious on people’s opinions! :) x x
 
Wow those ears! Fab.

Definitely see GSD - not sure about the other parts!
 
Firstly- lucky pup to have found a more suitable home. Well done you. I've had years in dog rescue but realise name-the-breed is a tough one. I'd say GSD for colouring/ears- maybe a bit of collie? - or maybe (by the elegant muzzle) a bit of whippet. We had a lab/whippet/staffie cross that was a gold version of this boy. Wonderful, intelligent, affectionate (unless you were a small furry!) and healthy dog. Enjoy.:)
 
I'd expect to see a flatter, broader face if there was rottie in there. I'm not really seeing whippet, but that sometimes reveals itself when the dog runs - if your jaw drops in surprise at the turn of speed, that can indicate whippet or other sighthound:D

Sometimes though, there can be such a mixture of breeds & types it can be like looking at a ball of brown Plasticene and trying to spot the red, the blue, and the other colours that it used to be;) Whatever he is, he's a lucky boy to have you!
 
Well, I don't know why everyone's having difficulties, it's an easy breed to identify.... Cuteness Magnificus! :p

JudyN said:
it can be like looking at a ball of brown Plasticene and trying to spot the red, the blue, and the other colours that it used to be;)
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Love the analogy!
 
Im going to go with GSD x border collie... maybe with something else thrown in for the slightly smaller stature. How old is he?
 
So I have come up with...

Gerberian Shepsky

Gerberian Husky

Border collie X Husky

Border collie x German shepherd

Blue merle collie X German shepherd

Blue heeler X staffy
 
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I'm agreeing with the vet - Rott x GSD, altho there may be another prick-eared breed, as well, or the Rott may be a grandparent, not a parent. :)

- penciled toes [R]
- saber tail [R]
- upright prick ears [GSD, possibly doubled with another prick-eared NON-Akita breed or mix]
- coat length [R]
- i've seen heavily-blanketed GSDs whose pattern resembled his.

His frame, legs, & tail are thicker than i'd expect for a GSD of his age - also attributable to a heftier ancestor, such as a Rott.

How much does he weigh, please? - was he seen by a vet, & did they get an accurate wt?
Unless he's going to be a giant [120# plus as a 2-YO], at 5-MO, his current wt should be a bit over half his adult fit wt [F-A-T wt can be any number].

His face & skull will change a lot as he matures - i expect his muzzle to grow significantly heavier, both too deep from top to bottom for a GSD, as well as wider than a typical GSD. [His backskull, of course, will also broaden.]
Can't wait to see how he turns out! :) Altho he's already very handsome, indeed.

- terry

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leashedForLife said:
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I'm agreeing with the vet - Rott x GSD, altho there may be another prick-eared breed, as well, or the Rott may be a grandparent, not a parent. :)

- penciled toes [R]
- saber tail [R]
- upright prick ears [GSD, possibly doubled with another prick-eared NON-Akita breed or mix]
- coat length [R]
- i've seen heavily-blanketed GSDs whose pattern resembled his.

His frame, legs, & tail are thicker than i'd expect for a GSD of his age - also attributable to a heftier ancestor, such as a Rott.

How much does he weigh, please? - was he seen by a vet, & did they get an accurate wt?
Unless he's going to be a giant [120# plus as a 2-YO], at 5-MO, his current wt should be a bit over half his adult fit wt [F-A-T wt can be any number].

His face & skull will change a lot as he matures - i expect his muzzle to grow significantly heavier, both too deep from top to bottom for a GSD, as well as wider than a typical GSD. [His backskull, of course, will also broaden.]
Can't wait to see how he turns out! :) Altho he's already very handsome, indeed.

- terry

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I took him to the vets yesterday to be weighed, but the scales were broken!!!!! I will take him back one day this week and hopefully they will be fixed!
 
Ooh, do let us know the results! I know some people who have had dodgy results but the tests do seem to be much more accurate than they used to be.
 
Hi guys.
The DNA test is in the post!
What are your thoughts on him possibly being an Australian Kelpie?!
 
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