Guess the Breed #48 – An exotic breed from Brazil
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This remarkable specimen comes to us from one of our friends in Brazil. This 4-legged creature was photographed at the Brazilian Dog Carnival. Guess the breed (or species?)
No more calls, we have a wiener! We had some funny guesses on this one, but the winner has to be one of our members who guessed that this cute little guy is a Brazilian Tongue Terrier!
Takya – Cute as a Teddy-bear! – Case study #47
Takya
Takya was a gift to one of our friends several years ago. She was thought to be a Chow/Rottweiler mix as a puppy. This was believable when she was a puppy. But as she has grown up, her owner had doubts, especially once her ears stood up! Since then many have guessed at her breed, but it was time to find out what Takya’s breed mix really is. She is a very smart, loyal, and independent dog and loves to retrieve over and over again.
What a great looking dog and such a cute smile! Any guesses as to what Takya’s breed mix really is? You might be surprised. We’ll post Takya’s results in the next few days.
Takya’s Results – Case Study #47
Takya’s results are in – not too surprisingly, Takya’s significant/major breed is Australian Cattle Dog with a couple of intermediate breeds – German Shepherd and Miniature Poodle. Yes, Miniature Poodle. I wonder, does that make her an Australian Cattle-Poo?
Thanks to our friend Forrest for sending us Takya’s pictures to use.
Lucy -still growing into her ears! – Case Study #46
Lucy, a very lucky dog!
Meet Lucy. This lucky pup was adopted by a very kind lady from a non-profit rescue organization in Upstate NY. She originally came from a high kill shelter in NC where the owner surrendered the litter of puppies. She was adopted as a lab/border collie mix. But now her lovely ears are standing straight up!
Think you know what her breed mix is? Scroll down for her test results. Got a cute mixed-up mutt? Send us a picture and maybe we’ll use your dog in this section.
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Lucy’s Breed test results – Case Study #46
We got quite a few guesses for Lucy but no one came close to her actual breed mix. We got her DNA test results back and here’s what we learned.
Lucy has 4 intermediate breeds in her background (intermediate = approx 25%).
The breeds we found are:
- Miniature Bull Terrier
- Newfoundland
- Chow-chow
- Pomeranian
Thanks Erica for sending us Lucy’s pictures to use.
Why are some pit bulls 30 pounds and some 100+?
Q. Why are some pit bulls 30 pounds and some 100+? – Brandon, Des Moines, Iowa
A. The primary determinant of a dog’s adult size is its genes. Common Pit Bulls, as opposed to show dogs, are often interbred with other breeds to increase their size and/or aggressiveness. As a result, many Pit Bulls are a mix of 2 or 3 breeds. Some breeders have bred them to Bull Mastiffs or Presa Canarios to get a bigger dog. A true (purebred) pit bull is actually an American Staffordshire or the American Pit Bull Terrier variant, and is going to be about 45-60 lbs. It is possible with cross breeding or inbreeding to create Pit Bull-like dogs of almost any size.
AKC Recognizes 3 New Breeds
Three new breeds will make their debut at the 2010 Westminster Kennel Club’s dog show. The three breeds entering the annual show for the first time are herding dogs the Pyrenean shepherd and the Norwegian buhund, along with the Irish red and white Setter in the sporting group.
Goofy Holiday Dog Costumes
We’d love to see your dog pictures!!
We need something to replace these silly doggie costume pictures. Please send us any holiday pictures of your furry friends. Just nothing with schnauzers dressed up as holiday doctors, OK?
From time to time, in a moment of weakness, we have been known to give away free DNA test kits for really good dog pictures.
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Kelli, Miss Congeniality – Case Study #45
Kelli
Kelli is an intelligent, 34 lb, 2 year old female. She has a smooth coat, and unlike many other canine breeds, has a characteristic stare, or intense gaze. She has oval shaped eyes, is not heavily muscled, but is remarkably agile. She is capable of changing speed and direction suddenly, and often carries her tail close to the ground. Cute dog. Think you know Kelli’s breed mix? Check out her test results below.
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