What breed is he?

[Daniestreat]

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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?

 

[JudyN]

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.

 

[JoanneF]

I see fruit bat in those magnificent ears!

 

[Daniestreat]

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.

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

 

[Josie]

Wow those ears! Fab.

Definitely see GSD - not sure about the other parts!

 

[merlina]

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.

 

[JudyN]

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

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!

 

[arealhuman]

Well, I don't know why everyone's having difficulties, it's an easy breed to identify.... Cuteness Magnificus!

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

Love the analogy!

 

[Teddy560]

Im going to go with GSD x border collie... maybe with something else thrown in for the slightly smaller stature. How old is he?

 

[Violet Turner]

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

 

[Daniestreat]

Im going to go with GSD x border collie... maybe with something else thrown in for the slightly smaller stature. How old is he?

He’s just under 5 months old!

 

[JudyN]

I wouldn't rule out a splash of doberman.

 

[leashedForLife]

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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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[Teddy560]

He’s just under 5 months old!

Same age as my pup. He's so cute.

 

[Mad Murphy]

Just a thought because you dont see them often but a dark Mechelse herder..

 

[Daniestreat]

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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!

 

[Daniestreat]

Thank you all! I’ve decided to settle this I will send his DNA for testing to Wisdom Panel!!
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[JudyN]

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.

 

[Daniestreat]

Hi guys.
The DNA test is in the post!
What are your thoughts on him possibly being an Australian Kelpie?!

 

[Violet Turner]

That could very well be it!